Bill Lewis · Lipless Crankbaits
Bill Lewis Knock-N-Mag Trap Lipless Crankbait, Chartreuse Shiner
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 4.33 x 1.81 x 0.63 inches
Quick take
Bill Lewis Knock-N-Trap with hard-knocking internal rattle and tight wiggle for covering water quickly.
This Knock-N-Trap in Chartreuse Shiner is a lipless, sinking crankbait about 3 inches long and half an ounce. Instead of a rattle it uses a lower-pitched knocking sound, a different note for fish that have heard plenty of standard rattle baits. It suits casting and ripping through grass or covering water for bass and several saltwater species.
Best for
- Bass and redfish in flats and grass
- Speckled trout and flounder in saltwater
- Faster searching presentations
Skip if
- You need silent lures; internal knock is always active
- You prefer finesse; this covers water aggressively
Strengths
- Low-frequency hard knock drives fish to strike
- 1/2 ounce weight easier to cast all day
- Tight wiggling action and shad profile attract strikes
- Works in saltwater and freshwater environments
Trade-offs
- Hard-knocking sound cannot be silenced
- Treble hooks snag in grass and weeds
- 1/2 ounce size lighter than Magnum for shorter casts
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Length | 3 in |
|---|---|
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Color | Chartreuse Shiner |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Bass, Striped bass, Redfish, Speckled trout, Snook & tarpon and Flounder |
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 | Length | Lure weight | Buoyancy | Lip | Target species | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Lewis Knock-N-Mag Trap Lipless Crankbait, Chartreuse Shiner | Length:3 in | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Target species:Bass, Striped bass, Redfish, Speckled trout, Snook & tarpon and Flounder | Color:Chartreuse Shiner | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, striped bass, redfish, speckled trout, flounder and snook & tarpon |
| Bill Lewis Knock-N-Trap, 3.5 Inches, 1/2 oz, Lipless Crankbait | Length:3 in | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Target species:Bass, Striped bass, Redfish, Speckled trout, Snook & tarpon and Flounder | Color:Royale | Suits:Bass, striped bass, redfish, speckled trout, flounder and snook & tarpon |
How it compares
| Product | Length | Lure weight | Buoyancy | Lip | Color | Target species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Lewis Knock-N-Mag Trap Lipless Crankbait, Chartreuse Shiner | Length:3 in | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Color:Chartreuse Shiner | Target species:Bass, Striped bass, Redfish, Speckled trout, Snook & tarpon and Flounder |
| Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Lipless Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Lectric SilverPick it if you want a 3-inch, 1/2 oz sinking lipless crankbait in Lectric Silver to count down to depth and work with a steady retrieve over open water and weed edges. | Length:3 in | Lure weight:0.5 oz | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Color:Lectric Silver | Target species:Bass, Trout, Walleye, Pike & musky and Salmon & steelhead |
| Lucky Craft LV 500 MAX Lipless Crankbait, 3in, 3/4oz | Length:3 in | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Color:270 MS American Shad | Target species:Bass, Trout and Walleye |
| SteelShad Heavy Series, 1/2 oz, 2.25 in | Length:2.25 in | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Color:White Shad | Target species:Bass, Walleye, Pike & musky and Trout |
| Lucky Craft LV 500 Lipless Crankbait, 3/4 oz, 419 BP Golden Shiner | Length:3 in | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Color:419 BP Golden Shiner | Target species:Bass and Trout |
| Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum, 3.75 oz, Gold | Length:3.5 in | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Color:Gold | Target species:Striped bass and Pike & musky |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Striped bass
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Flounder
- Snook & tarpon
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light. Lipless crankbaits are often fished in early spring and in fall, over grass flats and shallow points.
- 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
- Cover
- Open water
- Grass
What it imitates
Its bright pattern imitates shad in water where a natural one would not show.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Flash, Chartreuse ShinerThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Blue Shiner, Chrome Black Back, Chrome Blue Back, Chrome/Black, Chrome/Blue | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Goldfire Craw, Newberry Craw, Rayburn Red Craw, Red Crawfish, Red Shad | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold Black Back, Toledo Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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.
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