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LUCKY CRAFT · Squarebill Crankbaits
Lucky Craft LC 1.5 Squarebill Crankbait, 1/2 oz, 270 MS American Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 6 x 2.3 x 0.9 inches
Quick take
A silent squarebill crankbait that deflects off structure and triggers aggressive strikes on a hard wobble.
The LUCKY CRAFT LC 1.5 is a floating squarebill crankbait about 2-3/8 inches long and 1/2 ounce, built to dive to about 4 feet. Its square lip deflects off rocks, wood and other heavy cover, which suits anglers working shallow bass water. This 270 MS American Shad version is silent and comes with #4 treble hooks, so it works for anglers who want a quiet bait for casts close to cover.
Best for
- Casting around rocks and laydowns
- Heavy cover near shallow flats
- Reaction strikes from bass and pike
Skip if
- You need a crankbait that dives deep
- You fish in open water with little structure
Strengths
- High-float plastic lets it rise and back out of snags easily
- Tight wobble deflects hard off wood and rocks for reaction strikes
- Sharp treble hooks hold fish through the fight
Trade-offs
- Only dives to 4 feet; not for deep structure
- Buoyancy limits bottom contact in slow-rolling drifts
- Deflection can cause missed strikes if fish hit the lure head-on
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
At 1/2 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. 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
- Bright
- 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 silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 172 Sexy Chartreuse Shad, 250 Chartreuse Shad | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 151 MS Gun Metal Shad, 270 MS American Shad, 318 Gizzard ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| 137 Craw, 429 Live Brown Craw, 496 Table Rock Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| 426 Gold Threadfin Shad | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 Silent Squarebill Crankbait, 2-3/8", 1/2 oz | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.375 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:172 Sexy Chartreuse Shad | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, trout, walleye and pike & musky |
| Lucky Craft LC 1.5 Squarebill Crankbait, 1/2 oz, 270 MS American Shad | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.375 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:270 MS American Shad | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout, walleye and pike & musky |
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 |
| Rattle | No |
| Hook size | #4 |
| Color | 270 MS American Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass, Trout and Pike & musky |
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 270 MS American Shad.
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