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wLure · Lipless Crankbaits
wLure Blank Unpainted Crankbait, 10 Pack, 3/8 oz
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- 0.38 Ounces
Quick take
Unpainted blank crankbait bodies in ABS plastic for building custom lures with your own colors and patterns.
A pack of ten unpainted floating minnow bodies, each 2.75 inches long and 3/8 ounce. They come bare so hobby lure builders can add their own colors and patterns. A good fit for anglers who like to paint and finish their own shallow-running baits.
Best for
- DIY lure builders and fly tiers
- Anglers who want signature color combinations
- Testing homemade paint and finish techniques
Skip if
- You want finished lures ready to fish
- You prefer not to assemble tackle
Strengths
- ABS plastic construction floats and holds color well
- Tank-tested in the USA for quality assurance
- Sinking action and tight wobble suit shallow diving presentations
Trade-offs
- Unpainted bodies require paint, foil, eyes, and glue to complete
- Assembly and finishing take time before fishing
- Results depend on painting and finishing skill
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Advanced
What can I catch with this?
At 3/8 oz, this lipless crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
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
At 3/8 oz it covers water from just under the surface down to about 10 ft, depending on how long it falls.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Grass
What you need with it
A 3/8 oz lipless crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 12 to 17 lb line.
- Casting rodsA medium or medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action has the tip to rip the lure free of grass.
- Baitcasting reelsA faster gear ratio picks up slack quickly on a lift-and-fall retrieve.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks and has little stretch, so you feel the lure vibrate; 12 to 17 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/8 oz lure pairs with a medium or medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action and with 12 to 17 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium or medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate fast |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 3/4 oz |
| Line test | 12 to 17 lb |
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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wLure Blank Unpainted Crankbait, 10 Pack, 3/16 oz | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:2.38 in | Hook size:10 | Color:UPC770P10 | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass, trout and crappie |
| wLure Blank Unpainted Crankbait, 10 Pack, 3/8 oz | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:— | Color:UPHC15P10 | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), bass and walleye |
| wLure Blank Unpainted Minnow Crankbait, 10-Pack, 9.5cm, 12g | Lure weight:7/16 oz | Length:3.67 in | Hook size:6 | Color:UPC723P10 | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), bass and walleye |
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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Pack count | 10 |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
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