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LUCKY CRAFT · Lipless Crankbaits
Lucky Craft LV 500 Lipless Crankbait, 722 Zebra MS Ghost Minnow
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 5.87 x 2.36 x 0.83 inches
Quick take
This 722 Zebra MS Ghost Minnow version of the Lucky Craft LV 500 is a three-inch lipless crankbait that weighs three-quarters of an ounce and sinks, working below the surface. Its brass and glass rattles give a loud, steady pulse for bass fishing. Anglers fishing stained or muddy water can use that sound as part of the presentation.
Best for
- Deep water and structure
- Trophy bass and walleye
- Covering water quickly
Skip if
- You need finesse action
- You fish shallow water
Strengths
- Tight wobble and vibration
- Forward-weighted for long casts
Trade-offs
- Sinking design less versatile than floating
- Deeper running limits shallow water use
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
At 3/4 oz, this lipless crankbait is sized for bass, striped bass and pike.
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Striped bass
When and where to fish it
Its rattle helps fish find it in stained or muddy water and in low light. Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Bright
- Low light
- Water temperature
- Cold (under 50°F)
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A lipless crankbait sinks, so you choose its depth by counting it down, then reel it, rip it or lift and drop it.
Count down and reel
- Cast and count as the lure sinks, about a foot a second, until it reaches the depth you want.
- Reel at a steady pace, fast enough to feel the lure vibrate.
- Speed up or slow down to hold it just above the grass or the bottom.
Ripping it out of grass
- Reel the lure so it ticks the tops of submerged grass.
- When it bogs down in the grass, snap the rod to rip it free.
- Be ready as it breaks loose; strikes often come right then.
Yo-yo
- Let the lure sink to the bottom on a tight line.
- Lift the rod to pull the lure up a few feet, then lower it and let the lure flutter back down.
- Watch the line on the fall; most strikes come as it drops.
How deep and around what
At 3/4 oz it sinks fast, so it reaches deeper grass edges, points and open water.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Grass
What you need with it
A 3/4 oz lipless crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 15 to 20 lb line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs a hard strike.
- Baitcasting reelsA faster gear ratio keeps up with a lure that is burned or ripped.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks and has little stretch; 15 to 20 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/4 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action and with 15 to 20 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate fast |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 15 to 20 lb |
What it imitates
Its see-through pattern imitates minnows, and shad in clear water.
- Shad
- Minnow
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 580 MH Chartreuse Shad | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 538 NC Ghost Minnow, 583 Ghost Minnow Sakura, 722 Zebra MS Ghost MinnowThis one | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| 419 BP Golden Shiner, 811 Live Striped Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| 812 Live Pearl Shad | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| 806 Tiger Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| 137 TO 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 weight by how deep and how fast you want to fish, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Craft LV 500 Lipless Crankbait, 3/4 oz, 419 BP Golden Shiner | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:3 in | Color:419 BP Golden Shiner | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft) and deep (12 to 25 ft), clear, stained and muddy water, bass, trout, pike & musky and striped bass |
| LUCKY CRAFT LV 500, 3 in, 3/4 oz | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:3 in | Color:580 MH Chartreuse Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft) and deep (12 to 25 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, trout, pike & musky and striped bass |
| Lucky Craft LV 500 Lipless Crankbait, 722 Zebra MS Ghost Minnow | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:3 in | Color:722 Zebra MS Ghost Minnow | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft) and deep (12 to 25 ft), clear, stained and muddy water, bass, pike & musky and striped bass |
About this type
A lipless crankbait is a flat-sided, sinking hard bait that vibrates tightly when it is reeled.
It has no diving lip, so it runs as deep as you let it fall and casts a long way for its size.
Most hold rattles, and the line ties on the back, which keeps the nose down and the body shaking on the retrieve.
Compared with Crankbaits: A lipped crankbait floats at rest and dives to a set depth; a lipless one sinks and is fished at whatever depth you count it down to.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | 722 Zebra MS Ghost Minnow |
| Color family | Translucent |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is 722 Zebra MS Ghost Minnow.
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