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TRUSCEND · Squarebill Crankbaits
TRUSCEND Crankbait, 1/2 oz
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- 0.5 Ounces
Quick take
A compact squarebill crankbait that dives shallow and rattles to call fish in.
A sinking squarebill-style crankbait weighing 0.5 oz, with a built-in rattle and size 6 treble hooks. It is aimed at shallow-water work from the surface down to about 5 feet, around cover for bass and walleye.
Best for
- Shallow grass beds and fallen trees
- Cranking along banks in spring and fall
- Bass and panfish in clear shallow water
Skip if
- You need a deep-diving profile
- You fish heavy cover
Strengths
- Squarebill lip deflects off cover without snagging easily
- Built-in rattle at 0.15 oz adds sound attraction
- Compact size fits natural forage size for many lakes
Trade-offs
- Shallow-diving design not effective beyond 4-5 feet
- Light weight limits casting distance in wind
- Small treble hooks better suited to bass than pike
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
At 1/2 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
At 1/2 oz it runs to 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
- 5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
What you need with it
A 1/2 oz crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 14 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA medium-power rod with a moderate action keeps the hooks pinned on a steady retrieve.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a steady cranking pace easier to hold.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 14 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 1/2 oz lure pairs with a medium-power, moderate-action rod made for 1/4 to 5/8 oz lures and with 10 to 14 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 14 lb |
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 | Maximum diving depth | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUSCEND Easy Catch Squarebill Crankbait, 1.5 in, 0.15 oz | Lure weight:0.15 oz | Length:1.5 in | Hook size:12# | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Bass, trout and crappie |
| TRUSCEND Crankbait, 0.35 oz | Lure weight:0.35 oz | Length:— | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Bass, trout and crappie |
| TRUSCEND Crankbait, 1/2 oz | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:— | Hook size:6# | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass and walleye |
| TRUSCEND Crankbait, 3 pack | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:— |
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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Minimum diving depth | 0 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Hook size | 6# |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
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