Shelt Crankbait Blank, 2.5", Square Bill, 25-Pack

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Item weight: 0.32 Kilograms

Quick take

Twenty-five unpainted crankbait blanks for DIY lure makers to customize and finish.

This pack of 25 unpainted square bill blanks suits anglers who like to paint their own shallow crankbaits. Each body has a 2.5-inch square bill that dives 2 to 4 feet and includes rattles. Hooks and split rings are not included, so they are added when the body is finished.

Best for

Lure painters and hobbyists
Experimentation with colors and finishes
Bulk lure production

Skip if

You fish ready-to-use lures only
You need hooks and rings included

Strengths

Square bill design produces realistic hunting and deflection action
2-4 ft diving depth targets shallow cover
Built-in rattles add sound attraction without painting

Trade-offs

Requires painting, sealing, and assembly to be fishable
No hooks or split rings included
Unpainted blanks are fragile until finished

Fishing fit

Skill level: Advanced

Specifications

Specifications
Type	lure blank
Count	25
Body style	Square bill
Diving depth	2-4 ft
Length	2.5 in
Features	With rattles

How deep and around what

It runs to 4 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around 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

About this type

A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.

Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.

Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.

Facts

This version's specifications
Minimum diving depth	2 ft
Maximum diving depth	4 ft
Lip	Square
Rattle	Yes
Pack count	25

Updated 22 October 2026