Prespawn Bass and Lipless crankbaits go hand in hand! After a long Winter of slow fishing its hard to imagine anything better than burning a lipless across shallow flats in search of big prespawn bass! Its ability to cover water quickly combined with amazing drawing power should put the lipless crankbait at the top of your list in Spring. In today’s video Tim teaches two different approaches to lipless fishing and gives some bonus tips along the way that you don’t want to miss.
When you hear the words “lipless crank” most anglers envision burning traps in shallow water, usually around grass beds. This method is so deadly on Spring time bass that its engrained in the minds of bass fishermen everywhere. However there is a second way to fish these baits that is often overlooked and typically catches even bigger fish than the burning method! The slow hop elicits strikes unlike any other lure we’ve ever encountered. It requires very specialized lipless baits to achieve the right action but once mastered, its amazing the caliber of fish you can catch.
Both methods should have a place in your arsenal. Both will work on any given day so we’re typically prepared with both styles of lipless tied on. While both the burning and hopping styles are done with lipless crankbaits, the similarities end there. You’ll want different lures, different weights, and even different line to really dial in the patterns. Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment by style.
Lipless For Hopping…
-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
(Ghost Minnow, Spring Craw, American Shad, Chartreuse Shad)
-Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
(Escape Craw, Super Shad, SG Threadfin)
-Jackall TN-70 Disk Knocker: http://bit.ly/2wuc9Y0
(Escape Craw, Sprinkle Wakasagi, SG Threadfin)
6th Sense Quake 70: http://bit.ly/2Kxt4zm
(Shad Hammer, Shad Scales, Delta Craw)
Shallow Burners…
-Strike King Red Eye Shad: http://bit.ly/2fqX1RT
(Blue Gizzard Shad, Sexy Shad, Delta Red)
-Strike King Red Eye 2-Tap: http://bit.ly/2gmACC5
(Delta Red, Sexy Shad, Chrome Sexy Shad)
-Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210
(Royal Red, Rayburn Red, Chrome Blue)
Hook Upgrades…
-Gamakatsu EWG Black Size 4: http://bit.ly/2DCOlmV
-Owner ST-56 Treble Size 4: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
-Hyperwire Split Rings (Size 3 and 4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Favorite Crankbait Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Budget Crankbait Combo…
Rod- G Loomis E6X 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2G5Bc86
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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What we wear To Fish…
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
Reaper Hoodie (Hoodie with Warm Face Cover built in): http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): http://bit.ly/2gTC1oB
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Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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Cotton Cordell is nothing compared to the Bill Lewis rattletrap… Just saying
Lift it up and drop it down, don’t you run a risk of getting snag?
Just saw this video the other day. Bought a LV 500. Took it out today. Caught my PB 6.5. Bruh
What lipless crankbaits stands up on bottom?
I've been using Rapala's Rippin Rap #7 (Pearl Grey Shiner) up here in the upper Mississippi. Boy is that a productive bait!
Without a doubt this is the best fishing channel period!! I have learned so much valuable information and for that I thank you guys! 🎣🎣🤘🏼
When you change the hooks on them do you put two different size back on or do you put size 4 on both.
I love your channel but I just wish you guys would stop straight arming your bass to make them look bigger.
I hooked 3 on a lipless crank today and all 3 of them threw the hooks on me …one of them was easily my new pb. I dont get it I'm using a shimano zodias w a curado 150dc. I throw all kinds of lures and they never throw the lure on me but it happened 3 times today. Using braid to mono also I was throwing the lv500 ghost minnow
Here in Northeast Ohio, the original Rapala Rattlin' Rap works pretty well. I have caught a lot of bass on the 3/4 ounce version. Mostly in Firetiger.
While I certainly agree with you both that it is necessary to upgrade the hooks and rings I have to point out how crazy that is. Spend 15 dollars or more on ONE lipless bait and the hooks and rings suck bad enough they have to be replaced? Now that is highway robbery. Instead of putting shitty treble hooks and split rings on these very expensive baits they should just leave them off and charge us less.
Have you guys done an underwater lipless video? I’d love to see that especially with the lift and drop baits
God is good
Do you have one of those "everything you need to know" videos on lipless cranks?
I have spotted some special colors of lv500 in your tackle box where can they be found ?
Good fishing
Lipless cranks are quickly becoming my favorite lure. I still love squarebills, topwater, and Carolina rigs but there’s just something about ripping a lipless through the gas and then getting slammed by a fish. I hooked 10 in the first hour on my 6th Sense Quake yesterday. I cant wait to try the LV500 and Jackal now.
What gear ratio reel would you recommend for crankbaits that dive 3-6’ deep
Thanks for always making these vids with great information, really helps out. Keep them coming brother, god bless.
I can’t see the links any longer on my iPad. Anyone know how to get them back
I found a good deal on an 845CBR, one of the older brown ones. Only issue is 3" of the rod tip was broken off, but was professionally repaired. Do you think that will mess up the action? Thanks for all you guys do!
i like lipless cranks.. they cast pretty good. I use those cheap ones the cotton cordell ones.. the red craw one and the shad one work good. i always like to try as many cadences as i can with all my baits.. so any you can think of you would use with any other baits use it with all your baits.. the more tricks and moves you can do the better your chances i think of presenting the same bait. ie. catching bass on a drop shot working it in like a jerk bait.. ect.. not that the different ways will always catch one.. i just think doing different things helps with each cast of just showing the bass something else instead of same cast over and over.. though i still skunk at Castaic.. doing this method has caught me fish in a super high pressured area (i would argue the most pressured water in America.) where a lot of people give up fishing because its so hard.
What’s you take on silent lipless, I fish ponds more.