Squarebill Crankbait Tricks To Catch Fall Bass
Bass can't resist a squarebill crankbait in the Fall! As the water cools in shallow lakes the bass pull to hard cover along the shoreline. They gather on rocks, logs, dock pilings, and any other hard structure. This move creates a predictable situation that bass fishermen can take advantage of with a fast moving crankbait. Learning to "trigger" bites is the key to this fishing style.
Today's video focuses on size, sound and speed. Understanding how to adjust these 3 variables will instantly take you from a casual fisherman to an expert crankbait angler. Mastering this technique can be done with a small handful of crankbaits and some moderately priced equipment. The key is to focus in on the details and don't be afraid to make adjustments. If you see larger baitfish, throw the larger baits. If you see other anglers fishing the same waters, switch to a silent offering. Did a windy day change the water color? It might be time to try a bolder color that you don't usually throw.
Making minor changes can result in huge successes as bass bunch together in the Fall. Anglers that are willing to constantly adapt will find the most success as the water continues to cool into the Winter months. Below is a breakdown of the baits, gear, and components to help you consistently catch squarebill fish this Fall.
Rattling Baits...
-River2Sea Biggie (Poppa): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
(Abalone Shad, I Know It, TS Minnow, Cold Blooded)
-6th Sense Crush 50 and 100: http://bit.ly/2HbaCGT
(Shad Burst, Threadfin Flash, Shad Greens, Craw Bomb)
-Spro Little John 50: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt
(Blood Craw, Chrome Olive, Spooky Shad, Clear Chartreuse)
Silent Baits...
-Lucky Craft 1.5 and 2.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa
(Ghost Minnow, Golden Shiner, Chartreuse Shad, Spring Craw)
-6th Sense Crush Silent 50 and 100: http://bit.ly/2BGUQlS
(Rayburn Ghost, Shad Treuse Scales, Shad Trance, Delta Craw)
Larger Baits...
-Strike King 4.0 and 8.0: http://bit.ly/2dzeCUk
(TN Shad 2.0, Natural Shad, Green Gizzard Shad, Delta Red)
-6th Sense Cloud 9 Mini Mag: http://bit.ly/31KGyeC
(Ghost Shad Scales, Sleeper Shad, 4K Shad, Delta Craw)
-Lucky Craft BDS 6: http://bit.ly/2sRZby9
(BP Golden Shiner, TO Craw)
Hook Upgrades...
Lighter Wire Red Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Treble (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2dmxXK8
Lighter Wire Bronze Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Treble (Size 2 and 4): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Heavy Wire Black Hook- Owner ST-56 Treble (Size 2 and 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Split Rings- Hyperwire Size 2 or 3: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Matt and Tim's Favorite Squarebill Combo...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Other Great Crankbait Rods...
-Expride 7' Medium Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
-G Loomis E6X 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2G5Bc86
-Dobyns Colt 705 CB: http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV
