Super User burrows Posted January 14, 2018 Super User Posted January 14, 2018 Bill Lewis Echo 1.75 ? This is a fairly new squarebill maybe a few years old I always am tempted to pick it up when I'm walking around my local tackle shop but don't know much about it. Is it more of a cold water bait I know it's loud? Quote
Super User Gundog Posted January 14, 2018 Super User Posted January 14, 2018 I must be the only person in the world who hasnt had a lot of luck with the KVD 1.5 . I've had no luck with them either. Then again, square bills don't really fit in to the lake I fish at. Mostly weed choked with deep rocks. I throw 8-10 ft divers mostly. The few times I have thrown KVD 1.5s I've blanked. Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 14, 2018 Super User Posted January 14, 2018 This is a fairly new squarebill maybe a few years old I always am tempted to pick it up when I'm walking around my local tackle shop but don't know much about it. Is it more of a cold water bait I know it's loud? Do Rat-L-Traps only work in cold water ? Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 I got a bunch of the Booyah Flex 2's after hearing nothing but stellar reviews on them (including from Bassresource's own Glenn May) and they really look sweet but haven't gotten to try them out yet. Quote
Super User whitwolf Posted January 16, 2018 Super User Posted January 16, 2018 Rebel wee r's. They don't make them anymore but I luckily have plenty. 1 1 Quote
craww Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Lucky craft RC or RTO. Adjust size depending on water/mood and manipulate the rod tip for depth variance....Ive used many others including the LC a bunch without the same results...Regarding the LC, whether its mental or there is an actual difference I dont know- but they just dont get the bites the clunns do for me. 1 Quote
CTBassin860 Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 KVD 1.5 in bluegill,perch or chili craw 1 Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted January 16, 2018 BassResource.com Administrator Posted January 16, 2018 I'm a big fan of the Booyah Flex II crankbaits. Bluegill and Hazel Craw are my favorites. https://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/flex-II-squarebill-review.html Quote
Cranks4fun Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 I use lots of squarebills from April through June and occasionally all the way through October, but when the water gets really warm in July I tend to use deeper diving crankbaits more, like Bandit 200's or Fat Free Shads unless I am creek/ river fishing, FAVORITES? I like them all: Cordell Big O's, Rebel Wee-R's, KVD 1.5's, Lucky Craft RC's, Xcalliburs, Berkley Pitbulls, Luck-E-Strike RC2's, etc. MY MOST PRODUCTIVE squarebills in lakes and ponds, without a doubt, has been the H2O Xpress CRS and CRUL (Academy Store brand). I gravitate toward different colors for differing conditions but I love the H2O CRS in "Live Pumpkinseed" color. We had a three-man kayak tournament once and I literally cast that bait 5 ft. beside one of my competitors (we only do that among close friends to annoy each other) and pulled in two bass while he was dragging soft plastics and getting zeros. I love squarebills. By the way, it is absolutely NOT true that you have to bang them into structure or bottom to catch fish. I use that method when that is what the bass want, but I catch just as many straight cranking as I do rock and tree banging, but it differs from day to day. 2 Quote
drscholl14 Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 KVD 1.5 and 2.5 in either sexy shad or chartreuse black back (they come in a lot of great colors). Here in MN running them through the tops of weedlines/beds is deadly. Haven't found a reason to try any other brands honestly. Quote
snake95 Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 Rapala crankin rap if you can find it. Sizes 03 and 05 in firetiger have been great producers for me in southern stained waters. Can't for the life of me understand why Rapala discontinued it. Was the lure that got me into bass fishing. Quote
Super User TOXIC Posted January 30, 2018 Super User Posted January 30, 2018 Only crankbait that I have literally worn out on fish....SPRO Little John (original) in Cell Mate. Computer chip crank that catches fish year round. My favorite of all time. If I have a crankin rod on the boat, this is tied on. 1 Quote
Cranks4fun Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 I have 1 spro little john and 2 spro little john md's. I have only fished them one (and MD and the regular) and I did not get a bite. I only tried for about 45 minutes. I have read great reviews on these lures and I love the way they look. I need to get out and run them again. I know flat cranks and cold water often go together (Shad Raps & Flat A's). Have you fished them in water under 50 degrees? I really want to try these Spros again. On 1/14/2018 at 5:49 PM, DomQ said: Pick your poison Domq, We discussed these earlier in 2017. Have you done well on the Arashi Square 3's and 5's. I have some and haven't caught anything yet on them but I have hardly used them. What kind of water conditions have you used them in, if you don't mind me asking. I have the flat 7's too. Got em cheap on sale! Haha! Quote
mbtharp1 Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Academy H20 Express brand squarebills. They go on sale for 2.99 pretty often, come with vmc hooks, and take a beating. They're also heavy and cast well for a 1.5 sized crank. Quote
JoePhish Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 I'm another guy in the SK KVD fan club. Chrome Sexy Shad in 1.5 & 2.5, Black Back/Chart in 1.5 and Natural Shad in 1.5. 1 Quote
Robin Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Another vote for Academy H2O Xpress. Best deal going and they catch as many or more fish than any other squarebill I have used. Great color selection and the price cannot be beat. They make rattling and silent versions so buy some of each. 1 Quote
Super User TOXIC Posted February 2, 2018 Super User Posted February 2, 2018 13 hours ago, Cranks4fun said: I have 1 spro little john and 2 spro little john md's. I have only fished them one (and MD and the regular) and I did not get a bite. I only tried for about 45 minutes. I have read great reviews on these lures and I love the way they look. I need to get out and run them again. I know flat cranks and cold water often go together (Shad Raps & Flat A's). Have you fished them in water under 50 degrees? I really want to try these Spros again. They were made for cold water. The trick is to s-l-o-w down. They use Tungsten coated bearings to make a different type of rattle. I fish them on St Clair in cold water, I fish them here in VA year round. No matter the season though, they need to be retrieved slower. 1 Quote
Cranks4fun Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Thanks, TOXIC for the reminder. I am going to put some hours in on my Spros in a couple of weeks. I try to fish slowly in cold weather but I can gear it down even more I'm sure. I should add my creek fishing (clear water smallmouth) choice of square bills. It is the CORDELL BIG O in the Brown/ orange crawdad color. I have shared this before here on BR, but that bait has been unbelievable for the last two years. I change the hooks out to triple grips and they catch fish. I have not done as well with other colors but I will try to fish the other colors more this year. Quote
DomQ Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 16 hours ago, Cranks4fun said: I have 1 spro little john and 2 spro little john md's. I have only fished them one (and MD and the regular) and I did not get a bite. I only tried for about 45 minutes. I have read great reviews on these lures and I love the way they look. I need to get out and run them again. I know flat cranks and cold water often go together (Shad Raps & Flat A's). Have you fished them in water under 50 degrees? I really want to try these Spros again. Domq, We discussed these earlier in 2017. Have you done well on the Arashi Square 3's and 5's. I have some and haven't caught anything yet on them but I have hardly used them. What kind of water conditions have you used them in, if you don't mind me asking. I have the flat 7's too. Got em cheap on sale! Haha! I have had great success, the 5ft in clean water using the rusty craw colour pattern especially. It was 5-6 foot of water, very rocky bottom and I had three 3-4lb smallies crush it. The hooks help up fantastic, I also dressed the rear hook with some feathers and flash. I also caught a musky on a chartreuse 3ft. My all time favourite. 1 Quote
Sellersrobe Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Mine has to be a Carolina Custom Crank. He will custom paint EXACTLY how you want them for $10. 2 Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted February 5, 2018 Super User Posted February 5, 2018 KVD 1.5, Norman Fat Boy, and Bomber Square A. Bluegill, red craw, and fire tiger are my faves. Quote
Primus Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 For regular size squarebills the Strike King and Lucky Craft RC baits are very good baits. That said my favorite is the Strike King Mag 8.0 , terrific bait for low light conditions and it seems to draw bigger bites more consistently than regular size squarebills. I just picked up a MegaBass Grenade which is even bigger, looking forward to trying out this spring. Quote
Jerryj33 Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 Another vote for LC RTOs. 1.5, 2.5 in oh so many colors, specifically the BE Gill, Pearl Threadfin, and American Shad Quote
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