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Lunkerhunt · Squarebill Crankbaits
Lunkerhunt Impact Jolt Squarebill Crankbait, 1/3 oz, 2.125 in
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Options
Color: Green Back
- Green Back
- Shock Yellow
Quick take
Compact squarebill crankbait with flat sides and transparent bill that wobbles tightly in shallow water.
The Impact Jolt is a compact, flat-sided squarebill crankbait that runs shallow, from the surface down to about 2.5 feet. At 2.25 inches and a third of an ounce, it floats and gives a tight wobble, with a clear bill that pushes water in front of it. It suits clear water, current and light cover when you are working for bass, walleye or pike.
Best for
- Clear water conditions where tight action shows detail
- Shallow flats and the first break near shore
- Deflecting off rocks and cover with minimal snagging
Skip if
- You fish stained water where wider wobble helps
- You need a crankbait for depths beyond 2.5 feet
Strengths
- Short compact body and tight wobble suit clear water bass
- Transparent bill displaces water like a baitfish
- Flat sides and square bill track straight without rolling
Trade-offs
- Shallow depth rating limits use on drop-offs
- Tight wobble requires steady retrieve; dead-stick is ineffective
- Small body casts poorly in wind compared to heavier lures
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | squarebill crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/3 oz |
| Depth | 0-2.5 ft |
| Action | Tight wobble |
What can I catch with this?
At 0.333 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Crappie
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 0.333 oz it runs to 2.5 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
- 2.5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 0.333 oz crankbait is usually fished with a spinning rod, a spinning reel and 6 to 10 lb line.
- Spinning rodsA medium-light rod with a moderate action casts a light lure and keeps small hooks pinned.
- Spinning reelsA spinning reel handles light line without backlash.
- Monofilament lineStretches, which keeps the hooks pinned; 6 to 10 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 0.333 oz lure pairs with a medium-light or medium rod with a moderate action and with 6 to 10 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium light or medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/8 to 1/2 oz |
| Line test | 6 to 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shock Yellow | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Green BackThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 | 0.333 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.25 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 0 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 2.5 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Square |
| Color | Green Back |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass, Pike & musky and Walleye |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 2.5 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.333 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.25 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Green Back.
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