Berkley · Lipless Crankbaits
Berkley Warpig Lipless Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Proper Copper
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- Item weight
- 0.01 kg
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3-inch lipless crankbait that sinks with aggressive vibration, designed to deflect off heavy cover without snagging.
A pack of two 3-inch, half-ounce lipless crankbaits in Proper Copper, a copper finish that sinks when cast. Each bait has a rattle chamber and a thin body that gives a shimmy on the retrieve, suited to bass and trout waters. The hook size is 5, with two hooks per bait.
Best for
- Bass fishing in thick cover, brush, and fallen trees
- Fast-moving retrieve in current or moving water
- Anglers who want lure-generated noise and vibration
Skip if
- You fish open water where floating crankbaits excel
- You need a lure that tracks straight without wobble
Strengths
- Blunt nose deflects off structure without sticking
- Aggressive sinking action and vibration trigger strikes from inactive bass
- Heavy-duty treble hooks with split rings handle hard-fighting fish
Trade-offs
- Lipless design means no depth control during retrieve
- Sinking action can bury hooks in dense vegetation
- Treble hooks catch weeds easily in heavy cover
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
At 1/2 oz, this lipless crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its rattle helps fish find it in stained or muddy water and in low light. Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- Water temperature
- Cold (under 50°F)
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A lipless crankbait sinks, so you choose its depth by counting it down, then reel it, rip it or lift and drop it.
Count down and reel
- Cast and count as the lure sinks, about a foot a second, until it reaches the depth you want.
- Reel at a steady pace, fast enough to feel the lure vibrate.
- Speed up or slow down to hold it just above the grass or the bottom.
Ripping it out of grass
- Reel the lure so it ticks the tops of submerged grass.
- When it bogs down in the grass, snap the rod to rip it free.
- Be ready as it breaks loose; strikes often come right then.
Yo-yo
- Let the lure sink to the bottom on a tight line.
- Lift the rod to pull the lure up a few feet, then lower it and let the lure flutter back down.
- Watch the line on the fall; most strikes come as it drops.
How deep and around what
At 1/2 oz it covers water from just under the surface down to about 10 ft, depending on how long it falls.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Grass
What you need with it
A 1/2 oz lipless crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 12 to 17 lb line.
- Casting rodsA medium or medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action has the tip to rip the lure free of grass.
- Baitcasting reelsA faster gear ratio picks up slack quickly on a lift-and-fall retrieve.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks and has little stretch, so you feel the lure vibrate; 12 to 17 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 1/2 oz lure pairs with a medium or medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action and with 12 to 17 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium or medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate fast |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 3/4 oz |
| Line test | 12 to 17 lb |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Orange Craw | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Ghost Morning Dawn | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Black Silver, Blue Shad, Sexier Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Chameleon Pearl, Midnight Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Firetail Green Craw, Ghost Red Craw, Special Red Craw, Spring Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue Bullet | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2 3/8in - 1/4 oz, 2in - 1/4 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 3in - 1/2 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the weight by how deep and how fast you want to fish, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Warpig Lipless Crankbait, 1/4 oz, Special Red Craw | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.38 in | Hook size:6 | Color:Special Red Craw | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Warpig Lipless Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Black Silver | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:5 | Color:Black Silver | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), clear, stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley Warpig Lipless Crankbait, 3 in, 1/2 oz, Midnight Pearl | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:5 | Color:Midnight Pearl | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), clear, stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley Warpig Lipless Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Proper Copper | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:5 | Color:Proper Copper | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
About this type
A lipless crankbait is a flat-sided, sinking hard bait that vibrates tightly when it is reeled.
It has no diving lip, so it runs as deep as you let it fall and casts a long way for its size.
Most hold rattles, and the line ties on the back, which keeps the nose down and the body shaking on the retrieve.
Compared with Crankbaits: A lipped crankbait floats at rest and dives to a set depth; a lipless one sinks and is fished at whatever depth you count it down to.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Hook size | 5 |
| Color | Proper Copper |
| Color family | Gold |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Proper Copper.
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