Squarebill Crankbait Tricks You Haven't Tried (But Your Friends Have!)
Want to catch more fish this Fall? Squarebill crankbaits are an awesome way to catch bass as temperatures cool. Which baits? What speed? Are there special colors that get bit more than others? Of course! Come along as we dive in-depth with squarebill crankbaits and cover everything you need to know as you head out on the water to catch Fall bass!
The squarebill crankbait should have a place in every angler's arsenal. Whether you fish on the bank or from a boat it has an innate ability to come through shallow cover and trigger a feed response in lurking bass. Today's video is all about learning how to fine-tune the technique to perfectly match your conditions.
You need to start paying closer attention to speed, adding bite triggers into your retrieve cadence, adjusting diving depth by switching between baits in your arsenal, and which colors get more bites this time of year. You can go down the bank chucking and winding or you can take it to the next level and start triggering BIG bites consistently. Its totally up to you!
Below is a breakdown of all the baits and equipment in the video. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've included our favorite baits, colors, hook upgrades when applicable, as well as the exact rods and reels we use. We even included a budget-friendly combo that excels for the price.
Matt's All-Around Favorite Crankbait...
Bait- River2Sea Biggie Poppa Squarebill: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Color: Abalone Shad
Tiny/Shallow Squarebills...
Bait- Spro Baby Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW
Favorite Colors: Citrus Nasty, Honey Shad, Matte Shad
Bait- Lucky Craft 0.7, 1.0: https://bit.ly/32PbkGI
Favorite Colors: Golden Shiner, Pearl Threadfin
**50 Runs the shallowest, followed by 0.7, then 1.0**
Silent Squarebills...
Bait- Lucky Craft 1.5 and 2.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa
Favorite Colors: Golden Shiner, American Shad, Gizzard Shad
Bait- 6th Sense Crush Silent 50 and 100: http://bit.ly/2BGUQlS
Favorite Colors: Shad Scales, Shad-Treuse Scales
**1.5 runs shallower than 2.5 and 50 runs shallower than 100**
Rattling Squarebills...
Bait- River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Favorite Colors: Abalone Shad, T-1000, TS Minnow
Bait- 6th Sense Crush 50 and 100: http://bit.ly/2HbaCGT
Favorite Colors: Shad Scales, Shad Burst, ChromeTreuse Shad
**Smalls runs shallower than Poppa**
Large Squarebills...
Bait- Lucky Craft BDS 6: http://bit.ly/2sRZby9
Favorite Color: BP Golden Shiner
Bait- 6th Sense Cloud 9 Mini Mag: http://bit.ly/31KGyeC
Favorite Colors: Ghost Shad Scales, Ghost Threadfin Shad, Shad Scales
Hook Upgrades...
Light Wire Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Treble (Size 2 and 4): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Heavy Wire Hook- Owner ST-56 Treble (Size 2 and 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Split Rings- Hyperwire Size 2 or 3: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Favorite All-Around Squarebill Combo...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Bantam 150 XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Mid-Priced Squarebill Combo...
Rod- G Loomis E6X 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2G5Bc86
Reel- Shimano SLX DC XG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Budget Combo...
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Ultra-Budget Combo...
Rod- Denali Ryker 7' Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/31bKfgp
Reel- Daiwa CC 80 HS: http://bit.ly/34ltqP9
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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