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LUCKY CRAFT · Squarebill Crankbaits
Lucky Craft LC 1.5 Squarebill Crankbait, 2-3/8 in, 1/2 oz
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Color: 859 Nothern Walleye
Size: One Size
- One Size
- Item weight
- 12 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 6.3 x 2.36 x 1.18 inches
Quick take
A 2-3/8 in floating crankbait with a tight wobble that deflects off cover and rises out of snags in shallow water.
The LC 1.5 is a floating squarebill crankbait about 2.4 inches long, built to dive to around 4 feet and deflect off rocks, wood and riprap in shallow cover. Its true square bill and #4 treble hooks suit bass, pike and trout anglers working tight structure. The silent running and natural walleye finish make it a fit for clear or stained water.
Best for
- Fishing around rocks, stumps and laydowns
- Shallow water from 2-4 ft deep
- Bass that ambush near structure
Skip if
- You need a lure that tracks true at high speeds
- You fish heavy wood or dense matted grass
Strengths
- Square bill design deflects off cover without getting stuck
- High-float plastic rises out of snags and can back out
- Tight wobble triggers reaction strikes at various speeds
Trade-offs
- Buoyancy means it may rise out of deeper strikes
- Tight wobble works best around cover rather than open water
- Square bill is less effective than lip designs in heavy current
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | squarebill crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Dive depth | 4 ft |
| Hooks | VMC #4 treble |
| Body | High-float plastic |
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 natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- 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 natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
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. |
|
| 270 MS American Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
|
| 426 Gold Threadfin Shad | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
|
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 | 2.4 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Square |
| Hook size | #4 |
| Color | 859 Nothern Walleye |
| Color family | Natural |
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 2.4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is 859 Nothern Walleye.
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