LIPLESS CRANKBAITS - Everything You Need To Know! (Beginner To Advanced)

Lipless Cranks are awesome! These crankbaits 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 Spring and Fall 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. 

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE... 

-Lucky Craft LV-500 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

BAITS FOR HOPPING...

-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Spring Craw  

-Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SG Threadfin, RT Scale Minnow, Ghost Minnow

SMALLER BAITS FOR HOPPING... 

-Lucky. Craft LV-150: https://bit.ly/3xh7Z38

Colors: BP Golden Shiner, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow

-Jackall TN-50: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SG Threadfin, RT Scale Minnow 

BAITS FOR COVERING WATER...

-Strike King Red Eye Shad 2 Tap: http://bit.ly/2gmACC5

Colors: Delta Red, TN Shad 2.0, Chrome Sexy Shad

-Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Colors: Chrome Blue, Rayburn Red, Royal Red

-Bill Lewis Rattle Trap 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Colors: Bleeding Shiner Chrome, Cali Craw, Ghost Minnow

-6th Sense Quake 70: http://bit.ly/2Kxt4zm

Colors: 4K Shad, Shad Hammer, Delta Craw

HOOK/SPLIT RING UPGRADES...

-Gamakatsu EWG: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

-Owner ST-56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

-Owner STX-45: http://bit.ly/2FNnZwR

-VMC Bladed Treble: http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

-Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 2 or 3

LIPLESS COMBO... 

Rod #1: G Loomis IMX PRO 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Rod #2: G Loomis IMX PRO 855 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader- Maxima 15 lb Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

SMALLER LIPLESS COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Victory 72MH Moderate: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2 (7:1): https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader- Maxima 15 lb Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BUDGET LIPLESS COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Why You Should Fish BIG SQUAREBILL Crankbaits

What's the deal with MAGNUM squarebills? Do they really work? Does it make a difference? Here's what we've found...

Squarbill crankbait are proven big bass producers throughout the warm months. They're also incredibly effective in the Fall as bass corral baitfish in the shallows. The magnum takes it a step further, presenting a big, easy meal that stands out from the crowd.  

The Baits...

Strike King 8.0: http://bit.ly/2dzeCUk
Megabass Grenade: http://bit.ly/2xxYM3Z
Lucky Craft SKT 105: http://bit.ly/2gdrmVv
Lucky Craft SKT 110: http://bit.ly/2yaomxB

Rods and Reels...
Rod- Dobyns 805 CB: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V
Reel- Calcutta Conquest 200: http://bit.ly/2kheVEq
Line- 20 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'6" Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 30 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Upgraded Hooks and Split Rings...
Owner Hyperwire Split Rings (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Owner ST-36 Treble Hooks (1/0): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0

Magnum Crankbait Storage...
Bass Mafia Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2gGGxpa
Plano Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2xjccls

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Want TacticalBassin Gear? Email tacticalbassinapparel@gmail.com for all the details on hats, sunshirts and hoodies. 

Need Sun Protection? 

Here's what we wear...
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2vgSsh4
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10

Lipless Crankbaits: Year Round Tips To Catch Bigger Bass!

Lipless crankbaits are awesome fish catchers! Most bass fishing anglers use them as a seasonal bait but the lipless crankbait can be fished all year long. This video is going to explain more about lipless cranks than you even knew existed! 

In this video we break down two very different approaches to fishing lipless cranks. The slow, methodical approach can produce GIANT bites while the fast-burning approach covers water and locates aggressive fish. Both methods have a time and place so its important to master both. 

The Baits...

Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Strike King Red Eye Shad: http://bit.ly/2fqX1RT
Strike King Red Eye Shad (Silent): http://bit.ly/2y48jBq
Strike King Red Eye Shad (Tungsten): http://bit.ly/2gmACC5
Lucky Craft LVR D15: Discontinued
Damiki Tremor 65: http://bit.ly/2fVt8H6
Damiki Tremor 80: http://bit.ly/2xsGsZO
Bill Lewis Rat L Trap: http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC
River2Sea Ruckus: http://bit.ly/2z7GwjD
Cotton Cordell Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210
Raid Level Vibe: http://bit.ly/2g2NHoK
Raid Level Vibe Big: http://bit.ly/2wHoFyu
Megabass Vibration X: http://bit.ly/2y9owr7
Evergreen ZE Lipless: http://bit.ly/2yzHKaC

Hooks and Rings...
Gamakatsu EWG Treble (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Owner 3x Treble (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings (Size 2 and 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Best Rod/Reel Combo for the technique...
Rod- Loomis E6X CBR 845: http://bit.ly/2giKvEy
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 (7:1): http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 30 lb Sufix 832 Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Alternative Line- Seaguar AbrazX 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

Related Videos...
Lipless Crankbait Tips: https://youtu.be/UeSTLDKN55c
10 lber on a Lipless Crankbait: https://youtu.be/s6HRk23S2xg
Treble Hooks Explained: https://youtu.be/H-MxhuM8eRE
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River Fishing Trophy Smallmouth On Crankbaits | How To Catch Bass In Current

Big bass are stacked up in moving water, how would you catch them? We decided on a crankbait and it was a blast! We started a feeding frenzy and the fish were lining up for their turn at the deep diving crankbait!

We were positioning our boat downstream and working the crankbaits with the current along the edges of current breaks and seams. Most of the fish ate the crankbait on the pause, resulting in hard hooksets to catch up to them on the slack line that was drifting in the current. The current was fast but the smallmouth were even faster!

There is something special about getting away from the lakes and bass fishing in creeks, streams, and rivers. Its a peaceful change of pace from our typical fishing experience. If you get a chance to get out and catch smallmouth in current be sure and do it, you won't regret it!

What were we using?

Megabass Deep X 150 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2rWA1zt

Megabass Deep X 300 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Strike King 6 XD Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Matt's Crankbait rod is a 7'6” custom model by Curt Demerath Fishing (facebook or instagram) but if you want a very similar production rod, the following is an awesome setup...

Rod- St. Croix Big Cranker (7'8” Medium Moderate): http://bit.ly/2bPOSpx

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Hooks- Megabass Katsuage: http://bit.ly/2r9lUmI

Tim's Crankbait Setup...

Rod- Megabass Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2sssatO

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL 150: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Hooks- Megabass Katsuage: http://bit.ly/2r9lUmI

Camera Used: http://bit.ly/2iwZqqU

Sunglasses Used: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN

Tacticalbassin Apparel: Email tacticalbassinapparel@gmail.com