Squarebill Crankbaits For Spring Bass Fishing!

Big bass and shallow water! The pre-spawn is the perfect recipe for squarebill fishing! As the big ones move up a lot of the traditional patterns fade away in favor of high-speed reaction baits. The square bill is a perfect candidate for this style of fishing and today we're making it so easy that anyone can fish them effectively. 

There are only a couple of considerations that you as the angler need to make when selecting a square bill. Pay attention to sound (or lack of sound), size, and diving depth. Once you've made those simple selections all that's left to do is cover water in search of those big pre-spawn bass. 
We keep color selection very simple. Ideally you'll want to fit baits into 4 categories. Craw (red), Ghost (see-through), Reflective (Chrome or scale pattern), and white. If you have baits in these 4 categories you're prepared for 99% of the conditions you can face on the water. 

Favorite Rattling Baits...
Luhr Jensen Speed Trap: http://bit.ly/2fyC098
River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Spro Little John: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Favorite Silent Baits...
Jackall Aska: http://bit.ly/2duancx
Lucky Craft 1.5 and 2.5: http://bit.ly/2vmq67T
Megabass S Crank: http://bit.ly/2dPdTxb

Favorite Magnum Squarebills...
Lucky Craft Magnum 110 (Deep Runner): http://bit.ly/2yaomxB
Lucky Craft Magnum 105 (Shallow Runner): http://bit.ly/2gdrmVv
Megabass Grenade: http://bit.ly/2xxYM3Z
Strike King 8.0 & 4.0: http://bit.ly/2dzeCUk

Matt's Preferred Squarebill Setup...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL 150: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 20 lb MaxCuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Friendly Squarebill Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 7' Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV
Reel- Shimano Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Magnum Squarebill Setup...
Rod- Zodias 7'6" Glass: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 200K 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Crankbait Storage...
Plano Waterproof 3700 Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2xjccls
Bass Mafia Casket 3700 Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2w4i4QJ
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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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Which Deep Crankbaits Actually Catch Fish?? | Crankbait Buyer's Guide

With all the Crankbaits on the market how do you know which ones to try? Should you buy them all? Of course not! We recommend a handful of PROVEN crankbaits in this video that will load the boat with bass the next time your deep diving crankbait bite turns out!

The Baits...
Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
Strike King 5XD: http://bit.ly/29Xk9Tr
Norman DD22: http://bit.ly/2aMn5V5
Norman Deep Little N: http://bit.ly/2acSLUd
Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP
Megabass Deep X-300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0
River2Sea Goon: http://bit.ly/2AnvmMg
Damiki DC-300: http://bit.ly/2AEMOIZ
Luhr Jensen Hot Lips: Source Locally
Rapala DT-16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Most Universal Crankbait Setup...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'6" Moderate: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 15 lb Sunline Fluoro: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Friendly Crankbait Setup...
Rod- Dobyns Fury 705CB: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 15 lb AbrazX: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

Below is a list of some of the actual Crankbait rods that we use for various applications. We own a variety of brands when it comes to crankbait fishing so if you're looking for feedback on a specific model feel free to ask us in the comments. 

10XD- Dobyns 805CB: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V
6XD to 10XD- Shimano Zodias 7'6": http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
5XD to DD22- Shimano Curado 7'4" Medium: http://bit.ly/2zCjAtd
Deep Six- St. Croix 7'8" Moderate Big Cranker: http://bit.ly/2Ap51x5
Deep X 300- G Loomis 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2giKvEy

A Reel you might not expect to hear about as a "crankbait reel" is the
Shimano Aldeberan. Matt's swears its the best crankbait reel he's ever used for "finesse cranking". It works unbelievably well for square bills, mid-depth cranks, Deep X 300's, and more. The casting distance and smooth retrieve is 2nd to none. 

Shimano Aldebaran: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

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

Crankbait Hardware Upgrades...
Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Owner ST-56 3X Treble: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Owner ST-35 Short Shank Treble: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj
Gamakatsu EWG Treble: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
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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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