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NOBONDO · Lipless Crankbaits
NOBONDO Lipless Crankbait Pack, 2.75 in, 3/5 oz, Assorted, 10-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.6 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 8.31 x 4.45 x 2.24 inches
Quick take
An assorted 10-pack of 2.75 in lipless crankbaits with 3D eyes and internal rattles for freshwater bass and pike.
The NOBONDO lipless crankbait is a sinking, no-lip bait sold ten to a pack in assorted colors. Steel balls inside make a rattle that carries under the water, and its profile wobbles side to side on a steady retrieve. It is aimed at bass, trout, catfish, pike, and walleye, which suits anglers working mixed waters.
Best for
- Bass fishing in lakes and reservoirs
- Anglers fishing over cover and structure
- Pike and walleye in deeper water
Skip if
- You fish shallow streams where heavy baits snag
- You prefer single-color lure selection
Strengths
- Internal steel ball rattles create vibration that attracts fish
- Lipless profile combined with treble hooks improves hook-up rates
- 10-pack assortment provides color variety for changing water conditions
Trade-offs
- Lipless design reaches bottom quickly; less control in shallows
- 3/5 oz is heavy; unsuitable for light line under 6 lb test
- Treble hooks snag easily in vegetation and wood
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | lipless crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Weight | 3/5 oz |
| Count | 10 assorted colors |
| Eyes | 3D eyes |
Facts
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
|---|---|
| Lip | None |
| Pack count | 10 |
| Target species | Bass, Trout, Catfish, Pike & musky and Walleye |
How it compares
| Product | Buoyancy | Lip | Pack count | Target species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOBONDO Lipless Crankbait Pack, 2.75 in, 3/5 oz, Assorted, 10-Pack | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Pack count:10 | Target species:Bass, Trout, Catfish, Pike & musky and Walleye |
| Dr.Fish Lipless Crankbait VIB, 1/4 oz, 3-Pack | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Pack count:3 | Target species:Bass, Walleye and Pike & musky |
| Eurotackle Z-Viber Original Lipless Crankbait, 1/16 oz, Pink | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Pack count:1 | Target species:Panfish, Crappie, Trout, Bass, Walleye, Catfish and Salmon & steelhead |
| Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum Lipless Crankbait, 3 1/2 in, 3/4 ozPick it if you want a 3.5 inch, 3/4 oz Chrome Blue Back lipless crank that sinks for ripping through grass after striped bass, pike or musky. | Buoyancy:sinking | Lip:none | Pack count:1 count | Target species:Striped bass and Pike & musky |
| Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Lipless Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Lectric SilverPick it if you want a 3-inch, 1/2 oz sinking lipless crankbait in Lectric Silver to count down to depth and work with a steady retrieve over open water and weed edges. | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Pack count:— | Target species:Bass, Trout, Walleye, Pike & musky and Salmon & steelhead |
| Strike King Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait, 3/4 ozPick it if you want the Natural Shad finish in a 3-inch, 3/4-ounce sinking lipless crankbait with free-floating rattles. | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Pack count:1 | Target species:— |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Catfish
When and where to fish it
Lipless crankbaits are often fished in early spring and in fall, over grass flats and shallow points.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- 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
- Cover
- Open water
- Grass
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.
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