Berkley · Squarebill Crankbaits
Berkley SquareBull Squarebill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Gilly
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- Item weight
- 4.54 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 a natural Gilly pattern. It dives 3 to 6 feet and its square lip helps it deflect off stumps and rocks. A fit for bass anglers working shallow cover.
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 natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- 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 natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
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 Pearl | 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 | Gilly |
| Color family | Natural |
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 Gilly.
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