Bill Lewis · Squarebill Crankbaits
Bill Lewis ATV Squarebill Crankbait, 1.5 in, Chartreuse Shiner
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.03 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 3 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 1.5 in squarebill crankbait with innovative circuit board lip design that dives deeper than traditional squarebills.
The ATV Squarebill is a bass crankbait built around a circuit board lip that gives a tighter wiggle than traditional squarebills. Its lip is shaped to clear grass tops, so it can be worked over vegetation, and it dives to about 4 feet. Mustad Triple Grip hooks are fitted to the lure for fish that are hooked and fought.
Best for
- Bass in shallow to medium depth structure
- Fishing over grass-covered areas
- Anglers seeking tighter wiggle action
Skip if
- You fish heavy weeds that require weedless designs
Strengths
- Circuit board lip provides tighter wiggle and deeper diving action
- Honeycomb construction reduces weight for longer casts
- Mustad Triple Grip hooks keep fish hooked through the fight
Trade-offs
- Squarebill design can snap and hang in grass tops
- Treble hooks tangle easily in weeds and snag structure
- Single lure requires purchasing multiple for different colors and sizes
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | squarebill crankbait |
|---|---|
| Size | 1.5 in |
| Weight | 0.03 kg |
| Color | Chartreuse Shiner |
Facts
| Length | 2 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Lip | Square |
| Color | Chartreuse Shiner |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 4 ft.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Chartreuse Shiner.
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- 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.
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.
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
- Maximum diving depth
- 4 ft
- Cover
- Wood
- Rock
What it imitates
Its bright pattern imitates shad and, in stained water, bluegill.
- Shad
- Bluegill
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse ShinerThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Ghost Minnow | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Sneaky Shad, Tennessee Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bluegill, Green Gizzard, Green Pumpkin Craw | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Rootbeer Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Purple Nurple | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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.
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