Everything You Need To Know About Squarebills and Shallow Crankbaits! (Full Seminar)

We're taking a deep dive into the world of shallow crankbaits! Come along as Matt teaches how, when, and where to fish these baits! If you've ever thrown a shallow crank, or even if you have the slightest curiosity about them, this video is for you!

There are so many new baits on the market, it's hard to know which baits to use! This is everything you need to know! From color, to size, to diving depth, Matt breaks down shallow crankbaits so the rest of us can enjoy them.

OVERSIZED CRANKS...

•Megabass Big M 4.0: https://bit.ly/44Sg9Mv

Colors: Jukucho Shad, GG Gill

•Megabass Big M 2.0: https://bit.ly/3ZifaE6

Colors: Jukucho Shad, Gillkko

•Strike King 8.0: https://bit.ly/45Pcpwi

Colors: TN Shad 2.0, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

•Strike King 4.0: https://bit.ly/2dzeCUk

Colors: Olive Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

•Lucky Craft BDS 6: https://bit.ly/2sRZby9

Colors: BP Golden Shiner, Chartreuse Shad

LARGE CRANKS...

•6th Sense Crush 100X: https://bit.ly/3LJSeIv

Colors: Ghost Shad Scales, Ghost Threadfin Shad

•Shimano Macbeth 75 Big: https://bit.ly/3PAgT4u

Colors: Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad

•Lucky Craft BDS 4: https://bit.ly/3PjXmUz

Colors: American Shad,  Ghost Minnow

•Rapala BX Big Brat: https://bit.ly/3r8WZOW

Colors: Homers Buddy, Pearl Grey Ghost, Silver

•Bill Lewis ATV 2.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Tennessee Shad, Red Glitter Craw

•13 Fishing Scamp 2.5: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Colors: Epic Shad, Mud Bug Punch

FAT SQUAREBILLS...

•Megabass S Crank 1.5: https://bit.ly/2dPdTxb

Colors: MB Gizzard, Megabass Sexy Shad

•Damiki BTC 60: https://bit.ly/35yagXK

Colors: Blue Craw, Mossy Shad, Real Shad

•Shimano Macbeth 50: https://bit.ly/3EDeBv5

Colors: Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad, Sexy Shad

•Lucky Craft BDS 2: https://bit.ly/48r4Q0T

Colors: American Shad, Golden Shiner

•Shimano Macbeth 63: https://bit.ly/3LnsMYP

Colors: Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad

PRIMARY SQUAREBILLS...

•Spro Essential Hunter 65: https://bit.ly/3cSMnOD

Colors: Black Silver, Fire Craw

•6th Sense Crush Silent 50S: https://bit.ly/2BGUQlS

Colors: Ghost Shad Scales, Ghost Threadfin Shad

•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: https://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Cold Blooded, Abalone Shad

•Strike King 1.5: https://bit.ly/3xLv526

Colors: Sexy Ghost Minnow, TN Shad 2.0

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Tuxedo Shad, Red Crawdad

•13 Fishing Scamp 1.5: https://bit.ly/3PBfRVF

Colors: Olive Crush, Mudbug Punch

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad

•Spro Speed Demon 55: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Crystal Craw

•Lucky Craft 1.5: https://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow

SMALL PROFILE CRANKS...

•River2Sea Biggie Smalls: https://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Cold Blooded, Abalone Shad

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.0: https://bit.ly/3kBMuGb

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad

•Rapala BX Brat: https://bit.ly/2qFBMiR

Colors: Mossy, Pearl Grey Shiner

•Rapala DT 4: https://bit.ly/3EFGd2J

Colors: Live Bluegill, Green Gizzard Shad

•Megabass Super Z Z2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Craw 2

•Megabass Super Z Z1: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Colors: Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2, Kasumi Ito

ODD BALL CRANKS...

•Nishine Chippawa RB Blade: https://bit.ly/3Z8wueJ

Colors: Ghost Shad, Hologram Shad

•13 Fishing Jabber Jaw: https://bit.ly/3z7hVdH

Colors: Black Back Shad, Lucky Charm

SHALLOW CRANKS...

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

•Shimano Macbeth 50S: https://bit.ly/48m3ch1

Colors: Sleeper Shad, Ghost Shad

•Lucky Craft BDS 1: https://bit.ly/3sKcpPC

Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Spro Outsider 55 SR: https://bit.ly/3Pfx1XI

Colors: Dirty Gizzard, Rainbow Gill, River Gold

•Evergreen CH1: https://bit.ly/2MrsOCG

Colors: Ghost Wakasagi, Bone, Champion Shad

•Spro Fat John 50: https://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Cell Mate

BFS CRANKS...

•Damiki Disco 40: https://bit.ly/432XZaY

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad, Olive Flash Shad

•Shimano Macbeth 39F: https://bit.ly/45Pj3Dd

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad

•Megabass Griffon BFS SR: https://bit.ly/3qOyDj6

Colors: Mat Shad, GP Kawamatsu

FLAT SIDE CRANKS...

•Shimano Macbeth Flat: https://bit.ly/3QNYS1g

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad

•Megabass SonicSide: https://bit.ly/2PxtPWo

Colors: Green Craw, MB Gizzard

•Spro Little John: https://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Blood Craw, Chrome Olive

•Spro Little John Type R: https://bit.ly/3j0GS3a

Colors: Copper Shad, Rayburn Red

•Rapala Ott's OG Slim 06: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Live River Shad, Red Crawdad

•Rapala Ott's OG Tiny 4: https://bit.ly/3A76zGi

Colors: Live River Shad, Shad

MATT’S MAIN SQUAREBILL COMBO…

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sunline Crank FC 12 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

GREAT CRANKBAIT RODS...

HIGH END - St. Croix Legend Tourn. 7'2" M Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

BFS - Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

BUDGET - St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" MM: https://bit.ly/3P8REVe

HOOKS…

1X Strength - Gamakatsu EWG: https://bit.ly/2DCOlmV

Size: 6, 4, 2

2X Strength - BKK EWG 71SS: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

Size: 6, 4, 2

3X Strength - Owner ST-56: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 6, 4, 2

Split Ring - Owner Hyperwire: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 2, 3

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TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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

Which SquareBill Crankbaits Are Worth The Money? | Holiday Buyer's Guide

Wondering which Crankbaits to try? The Squarebill crankbaits in this video are PROVEN fish catchers! From silent to extra loud rattles, we've got you covered. 

Squarebill crankbaits allow anglers to draw aggressive reaction strikes in ultra-shallow water. They draw bites even when bass are lethargic but shine when baitfish move shallow and the bass become active. By choosing baits that reach a variety of diving depths you can effectively fish the water column very quickly. 

We keep colors extremely simple. We typically buy a "ghost" color, a "white" color, a red/"Craw" color and a "reflective" color in each bait that we want to try. 

The Baits...
Strike King 1.5: http://bit.ly/2gxITSN
Speed Trap: http://bit.ly/2fyC098
Lucky Craft BDS: http://bit.ly/2blTVwI
Lucky Craft RTO: http://bit.ly/2dj4myf
Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2vmq67T
River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Jackall Aska: http://bit.ly/2duancx
Spro Little John: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt
Megabass S-Crank: http://bit.ly/2dPdTxb

Hardware Upgrades for Squarebills...
Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Matt's Preferred Hook Upgrade: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Tim's Preferred Hook Upgrade: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj
BIG FISH Hook Upgrade: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Hook Protectors: http://bit.ly/2lj89Ui

Tim's Squarebill Setup...
Rod- Megabass Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2sssatO
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 20 lb Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline fluoro 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Matt's Squarebill Setup...
Rod- G Loomis 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2giKvEy
Reel- Curado 70 8:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 12 lb Sunline Fluoro: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Crankbait Setup...
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7' Med/Hvy Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- Maxcuatro 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader-12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

High-End Crankbait Setup...
Rod- Shimano Expride A 7' Med Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Aldebaran 50 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 12 lb Sunline Fluoro: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Crankbait Storage...
Plano Deep Waterproof Box: http://bit.ly/2xjccls
Bass Mafia Deep Waterproof Box: http://bit.ly/2w4i4QJ
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