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Generic 3-Pack Shallow Diving Square-Bill Crankbaits, 2.35 in, 10g
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Size: 60 Millimeters
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- Item weight
- 10 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 4.3 x 3.8 x 0.9 inches
Quick take
A 3-pack of shallow diving square-bill crankbaits with floating design and holographic finish for freshwater and saltwater.
A floating square bill crankbait about 2.35 inches long and 0.35 oz, built to run 2 to 5 feet deep in shallow water. The three-pack comes in natural baitfish finishes with holographic foil, black nickel treble hooks and 3D eyes. It is aimed at bass, and it also fits catfish, perch, pike and trout waters.
Best for
- Shallow water bass fishing
- Creek and stream fishing
- Topwater and shallow presentations
Skip if
- You fish deep water
- You need precise depth control
Strengths
- Square bill design deflects off structure
- Floating design allows shallow dives 2-5 ft
- Holographic finish attracts fish in various light
Trade-offs
- Fixed 2-5 ft dive range limits versatility
- Basic generic construction
- Treble hooks snag easily in weeds
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.35 in |
| Quantity | 3 |
| Dive depth | 2-5 ft |
| Hook | 6# treble, black nickel |
What can I catch with this?
At 0.35 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Pike & musky
- Catfish
- Crappie
- Panfish
When and where to fish it
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- 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. This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work.
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.
Stop and go
- Crank the lure down with several fast turns.
- Stop for a second and let the lure rise slowly.
- Repeat all the way back to the bank or boat.
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
At 0.35 oz it runs to 5 ft, shallow enough to tick the tops of submerged grass and bump shallow wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 0.35 oz crankbait is usually fished with a spinning rod, a spinning reel and 6 to 10 lb line.
- Spinning rodsA medium-light rod with a moderate action casts a light lure and keeps small hooks pinned.
- Spinning reelsA spinning reel handles light line without backlash.
- Monofilament lineStretches, which keeps the hooks pinned; 6 to 10 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 0.35 oz lure pairs with a medium-light or medium rod with a moderate action and with 6 to 10 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium light or medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/8 to 1/2 oz |
| Line test | 6 to 10 lb |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generic 3-Pack Shallow Diving Square-Bill Crankbaits, 2.35 in, 10g | Lure weight:0.35 oz | Length:2.35 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass, trout, pike & musky, catfish, crappie and panfish |
| Generic Square Bill Crankbait, 3 Pack | Lure weight:0.53 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky, catfish and panfish |
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.
Facts
| Lure weight | 0.35 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.35 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 2 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Square |
| Pack count | 3 |
| Target species | Bass, Catfish, Panfish, Pike & musky and Trout |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.35 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.35 in long.
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