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Generic Square Bill Crankbait, 3 Pack
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Size: 70 Millimeters
- 70 Millimeters
- 60 Millimeters
- Item weight
- 13.8 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 6.5 x 4.61 x 2.13 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 2.75 inches long and 0.53 oz, running 2 to 5 feet deep for anglers who want a larger profile in shallow cover. The three-pack has holographic foil finishes, needle-point treble hooks and 3D eyes with a built-in steel ball for rattle. It is aimed at bass.
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
What can I catch with this?
At 0.53 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Catfish
- 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 0.53 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 0.53 oz crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 14 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA medium-power rod with a moderate action keeps the hooks pinned on a steady retrieve.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a steady cranking pace easier to hold.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 14 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 0.53 oz lure pairs with a medium-power, moderate-action rod made for 1/4 to 5/8 oz lures and with 10 to 14 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 14 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 | 0.53 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 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 0.53 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
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