LIPLESS CRANKBAITS - Everything You Need To Know About Fishing A Trap! (Beginner To Advanced)
Lipless Cranks are awesome! These crankbaits (traps) catch great numbers of fish and they catch giant bass too! They can be hopped, ripped, or steady retrieved in open water, around cover, or right on the bottom. With so many variables, where do you even start?! We're here to help...
The lipless is one of our favorite bass fishing techniques. It shines in the Fall, and again in Spring, but can catch fish any time of year. Our two main methods are hopping the baits on bottom and steady retrieving them in the middle of the water column. The two methods utilize completely different baits and today we're explaining why.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as links to some of our favorite gear for fishing these baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
HEAVY BAITS...
•Jackall TN 70: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Colors: SG Threadfin, SS Shad, Super Shad
•Lucky Craft LV 500: https://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Chartreuse Shad
•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD
Colors: Threadfin Shad, Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Threadfin Shad
BURNING BAITS...
•Bill Lewis Rat–L–Trap (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2gm8CjC
Colors: Bleeding Shiner Chrome, Cali Craw, Ghost Minnow
•Bill Lewis Hammer Trap (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3Uk0Ri1
Colors: Green Gizzard, Silverado, Firecraw
BLADE BAITS...
•Damiki Vault (1/4 – 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Cyber Purple
•Megabass Dyna Response (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2R7FlvL
Colors: Jukucho Shad, Ito Hiuo, Setsuki Ayu
HOOK/SPLIT RING UPGRADES... (Sizes: 4 – 8)
-Gamakatsu EWG: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
-Owner ST-56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
-Owner STX-45: http://bit.ly/2FNnZwR
-Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Size: 2 or 3
G LOOMIS LIPLESS COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
ST. CROIX LIPLESS COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV
Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
BUDGET LIPLESS COMBO...
Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7' MH Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/47alYsM
Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
