LUCKY CRAFT · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Lucky Craft LC 2.5 Silent Crankbait, 2-3/8 in, 5/8 oz, Squarebill
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- Item weight
- 22.68 g
- Product dimensions
- 6 x 3 x 1.13 inches
Quick take
A 2-3/8 inch squarebill crankbait with hard deflection off cover for reaction bass strikes.
The LC 2.5 in the 269 BE Gill color is a floating squarebill crankbait about 2 3/4 inches long that runs to roughly 4 feet. Its square lip deflects off wood, rock and plants, which suits bass working shallow cover. The molded gill plates, eyes and scale detail give it a natural baitfish look.
Best for
- Aggressive bass in shallow structure
- Rock and wood cover bouncing and deflection
- Fast searching and reaction strikes
Skip if
- You fish deeper water beyond 5 feet
- You prefer subtle presentations
Strengths
- Strong wobble and hard cover deflection trigger strikes
- High-float construction bounces off wood and rock without snagging
- Sharp #2 treble hooks improve hook-up rates
Trade-offs
- 5 foot diving depth limits deep structure fishing
- Square bill design may snag in dense weed growth
- Aggressive wobble less effective in cold water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5/8 oz |
| Diving depth | 5 ft (1.5 m) |
| Hooks | Sharp #2 treble |
| Construction | High-float plastic |
What can I catch with this?
At 5/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, walleye and pike.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
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 5/8 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 5/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a long casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs its pull.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a deep-diving lure easier to reel all day.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 15 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 5/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy, moderate-action rod made for 1/2 to 1 oz lures and with 10 to 15 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 15 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, 428 Citrus Citrus | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 402 Copper Green Shad, 419 BP Golden Shiner, 424 MS Impulse Shad, 425 Live Thredafin Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
|
| 400 White Shad | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
|
| 403 Copper Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
|
| 137 TO Craw, 345 Delta Crazy Red Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
|
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 2.5 Silent Crankbait, 2-3/8 in, 5/8 oz, Squarebill | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:#2 | Color:269 BE Gill | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Lucky Craft LC 2.5 Squarebill Crankbait, 5/8 oz, 345 Delta Crazy Red Craw | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:#2 | Color:345 Delta Crazy Red Craw | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained water, bass, 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 | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Square |
| Rattle | No |
| Hook size | #2 |
| Color | 269 BE Gill |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass |
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 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is 269 BE Gill.
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