Stop Sleeping on Lipless Crankbaits — Fall’s Best Bait Explained!
This is the most versatile bait for Fall bass fishing! Lipless crankbaits catch great numbers of fish and they catch giant bass too! They can be fished multiple ways, both up in the water column and down on the bottom. They come in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and sounds. With so many variables, where do you even start?!
The lipless is one of our favorite bass fishing techniques! While it is effective year round, it shines in the Fall! 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'll help you understand how to utilize both methods to catch more fish.
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.
KEY BAITS...
•Jackall TN 70: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Colors: SG Threadfin, SS Shad, Super Shad
•Bill Lewis Rat–L–Trap (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2gm8CjC
Colors: Bleeding Shiner Chrome, Cali Craw, Ghost Minnow
•Bill Lewis Hammer Trap (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3Uk0Ri1
Colors: Green Gizzard, Silverado, Firecraw
•Nomad Swimtrex Max: https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD
Colors: Threadfin Shad, Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Threadfin Shad
•Lucky Craft LV 500: https://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Chartreuse Shad
HOOK/SPLIT RING UPGRADES... (Sizes: 4 – 6)
–Gamakatsu EWG: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
–Owner ST–36: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
–Owner ST–56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
–Owner STX–45: http://bit.ly/2FNnZwR
–Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Size: 3
G LOOMIS LIPLESS COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
ST. CROIX LIPLESS COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV
Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
BUDGET LIPLESS COMBO...
Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7' MH Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/47alYsM
Reel– Daiwa Aird 80: https://bit.ly/46up5Mx
Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
