Berkley · Squarebill Crankbaits
Berkley SquareBull Squarebill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Chameleon Pearl
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- Item weight
- 9.07 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2 3/8 in squarebill crankbait that runs 3-6 ft and deflects off structure with an erratic action.
A 2 3/8 inch, 3/8 oz floating squarebill in Chameleon Pearl. It reaches 3 to 6 feet and the square lip gives it a bumping, erratic action around cover. Suited to bass anglers fishing shallow structure.
Best for
- Rock and wood structure in shallow to mid-depth water
- Bass fishing in clear streams and lakes
- Situations where deflecting off cover triggers strikes
Skip if
- You need a deep diving crankbait
- You fish in sparse open water
Strengths
- Squarebill lip causes the lure to deflect and dart when it contacts structure
- Balanced design runs straight out of the box without tuning
- Stainless steel split rings and trebles hold up in tough fights
Trade-offs
- Small size and light weight limit casting distance
- Square lip catches easily on rocks and logs
- 3-6 ft dive range misses deep water where fish suspend in summer
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
At 3/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A crankbait with a square lip kicks away from wood and rock, so it is fished right through cover. This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work.
Deflecting off cover
- Cast past a stump, a laydown or a rock and reel the lure into it.
- Keep reeling as the lip hits; the lure kicks to the side and rights itself.
- Pause for a moment after each deflection, then carry on.
Stop and go
- Crank the lure down with several fast turns.
- Stop for a second and let the lure rise slowly.
- Repeat all the way back to the bank or boat.
Steady cranking
- Cast past the target and point the rod tip down toward the water.
- Reel at a steady medium pace until the lure reaches its depth.
- Keep it ticking the bottom or the cover, and pause when it deflects.
How deep and around what
At 3/8 oz it runs down to 6 ft, in the mid depth zone, around the outside edge of grass, wood and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 6 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 3/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 14 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA medium-power rod with a moderate action keeps the hooks pinned on a steady retrieve.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a steady cranking pace easier to hold.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 14 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-power, moderate-action rod made for 1/4 to 5/8 oz lures and with 10 to 14 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 14 lb |
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Ghost Vapor | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Black Silver, Sexier Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Chameleon PearlThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Brown Mustard | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Special Red Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue Back | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Inch - 1/4 oz (1 Count), 2 3/8in - 3/8 oz, 4 1/4 Inch - 7/16 oz, 4 1/4 Inch - 7/16 oz (Pack of 1)This one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 3 Inch - 1/2 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley SquareBull Gilly, 2 3/8 in, 3/8 oz | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.375 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Blue Back | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley SquareBull Squarebill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Chameleon Pearl | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.375 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Chameleon Pearl | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley SquareBull Squarebill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Gilly | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.375 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Gilly | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, bass and walleye |
About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.375 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Square |
| Color | Chameleon Pearl |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.375 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Chameleon Pearl.
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