Bill Lewis · Lipless Crankbaits
Bill Lewis Lifelike 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
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
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
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 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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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 | Chartreuse Shiner |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| 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 Chartreuse Shiner.
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