Berkley · Lipless Crankbaits
Berkley Warpig Lipless Crankbait, 3 in, 1/2 oz, Midnight Pearl
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- Item weight
- 13.61 g
- Product dimensions
- 1.06 x 1.91 x 6.7 inches
Quick take
A 3-inch lipless crankbait that sinks with aggressive vibration, designed to deflect off heavy cover without snagging.
A 3-inch, half-ounce lipless crankbait in Midnight Pearl with a sinking body and a rattle chamber. The pearl finish and lipless profile suit anglers working cover with a steady retrieve. The hook size is 5, with two hooks on the 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
Specifications
| Type | lipless crankbait |
|---|---|
| Size | 3 in |
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Color | Midnight Pearl (42 available) |
| Hook | 2 treble, size 5 |
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 white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PearlThis one | 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 | Midnight Pearl |
| Color family | White |
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 Midnight Pearl.
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