A squarebill crankbait is one of my favorite lures to throw in the spring or fall when the fish are up shallow. Generally speaking I look for a bank with a harder bottom (eg. chunk rock or rip rap) and then cast it out as far as I can and let it bang on the bottom while I lure it back in. You could also use one in an area where it doesn’t make contact with the bottom and use a stop and go retrieve, but for the most part I use this bait near the shore when there are shad around that the bass are feeding on. I typically prefer heavier lures (eg. 1/2 or 5/8oz) since I usually throw these on a casting rod, and as far as colors go I like to go with a translucent color, a solid shad color, and possible a chrome bait if the conditions warrant throwing one.
I also like to use a moderate fast action rod with this type of lure, and as I’ve mentioned on other lure pages, I usually like to swap out the treble with inline single hooks so if you are wondering why the lure in that picture doesn’t have treble hooks that would be why.
Lure Summary – Squarebill Jerkbait
Suggested Rod Length: 6’10” – 7’2″
Suggested Rod Power: Medium Heavy
Suggested Rod Action: Moderate Fast
Suggested Reel Type: Casting Reel
Suggested Gear Ratio: 7.2:1
Lure Weight (est.): .63oz
Tackle Required
- 14lb Fluorocarbon Line
Suggested Baits
- Evergreen SH-3
- 6th Sense Crush 100X