Bill Lewis · Lipless Crankbaits
Bill Lewis Knock-N-Trap, 3.5 Inches, 1/2 oz, Lipless Crankbait
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 4.25 x 1.77 x 0.83 inches
Quick take
Bill Lewis Knock-N-Trap with hard-knocking internal rattle and tight wiggle for covering water quickly.
The Royale Knock-N-Trap is a lipless, sinking crankbait about 3 inches long and half an ounce. Its lower-pitched knock sets it apart from standard rattle baits, which can help when fish see a lot of the usual sound. It fits anglers casting and ripping it across flats or deeper water for bass, redfish and speckled trout.
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
Specifications
| Type | lipless crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Hooks | Mustad Triple Grip treble |
What can I catch with this?
At 1/2 oz, this lipless crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Striped bass
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Flounder
- Snook & tarpon
When and where to fish it
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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Flash, Chartreuse Shiner | 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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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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Lewis Lifelike Knock-N-Mag Trap Lipless Crankbait, Chartreuse Shiner | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3 in | Color:Chartreuse Shiner | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, walleye, striped bass, redfish, speckled trout, flounder and snook & tarpon |
| Bill Lewis Knock-N-Trap, 3.5 Inches, 1/2 oz, Lipless Crankbait | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3 in | Color:Royale | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), bass, walleye, striped bass, redfish, speckled trout, flounder and snook & tarpon |
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 |
| Color | Royale |
| Target species | Bass, Striped bass, Redfish, Speckled trout, Snook & tarpon and Flounder |
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 Royale.
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