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LUCKY CRAFT · Squarebill Crankbaits
Lucky Craft LC 1.5 Squarebill Crankbait, 1/2 oz, 183 Pearl Threadfin Shad
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6 x 2.4 x 0.8 inches
Quick take
A 2-3/8 inch squarebill crankbait that dives 4 feet with a tight wobble for deflecting off shallow structure.
The 183 Pearl Threadfin Shad is a floating squarebill crankbait, 2-3/8 inches long, made for shallow bass cover. Its square lip sends it off rocks, wood and weed edges, and it dives to about 4 feet. With no internal rattle, the body stays quiet on the retrieve for clear water.
Best for
- Shallow water bass fishing around rocks, wood, and grass
- Spring and fall when bass hugs shallow cover
- Fishing tight to structure without excessive snagging
Skip if
- You fish deeper than 4 feet
- You need a silent presentation for spooky fish
Strengths
- Square bill deflects off structure and helps back the lure out of snags
- High-float plastic allows quick dive and hover for pauses on the cover
- Tight hard-wobbling action triggers aggressive reaction strikes
Trade-offs
- Silent design means no rattle to attract fish from a distance
- 4-foot dive depth limits effectiveness in deeper water
- Sharp treble hooks require careful handling around grass and weeds
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
At 1/2 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- 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 1/2 oz it runs to 4 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
- 4 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 1/2 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 1/2 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 |
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 238 Ghost Minnow | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| 183 Pearl Threadfin ShadThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| 407 Bull Bream | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| 345 Delta Crazy Red Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| 427 Gold Pumpkin Seed | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| 303 Gorgeous Purple Chart Gill | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Craft LC 1.5 Squarebill Crankbait, 1/2 oz, 183 Pearl Threadfin Shad | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.375 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:183 Pearl Threadfin Shad | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Lucky Craft LC 1.5 Squarebill Crankbait, 1/2 oz, 297 Magma Peacock | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.375 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:297 Magma Peacock | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass and walleye |
| LUCKY CRAFT LC 1.5 Silent Squarebill Crankbait | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.375 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:345 Delta Crazy Red Craw | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained water, bass and walleye |
| Lucky Craft LC 1.5 Squarebill Crankbait, 1/2 oz, 407 Bull Bream | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.375 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:407 Bull Bream | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass and walleye |
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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.375 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Square |
| Hook size | #4 |
| Color | 183 Pearl Threadfin Shad |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 4 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.375 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is 183 Pearl Threadfin Shad.
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