Crankbait action testing. I didn't know the differences until now.

In this video we make 4 identical crankbaits and use 4 different dive bib shapes to see what the differences in action will be. I think you'll be surprised at the slow motion action of the different lures.
Let me know what you learned and which one of the 4 you like best.
If you want to submit a guess of the weight of the bass:
The guess should be in this format: 2lb 3.16oz (lb, oz. out two decimals)
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[@EngineeredAngler]

The winner has already been chosen...no more guesses will be considered. Thank you all for playing along.

[@pontoontri-hull156]

Thanks for testing stuff like this. It sure does everyone a lot of good. Can't wait for the Master Class for Weighting & Balancing!

[@surfcat2051]

Great video, lots of useful information. I will be giving that circular lip a try for sure. 1# 7.55oz.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Good luck!

[@chasefugate56]

I really like the action on that round bill. Gonna have to make one to try. 1lb 4.28 ounces.

[@markinnis8404]

I'm a fly fisherman, but I really enjoy watching your videos!! Nice looking lure!!

[@EngineeredAngler]

I appreciate that!

[@kevinwidener1423]

Great information definitely going to use it. 2 lb 1.15 oz hope I win at love watching your show haven't missed one yet since I've subscribed and went back to watch all the previous shows to me you're the best KZbin bait maker out there for information on lure making for the engineering portion thank you

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy the content.

[@leehowell4258]

Really like the action of the round bib! Thanks for the comparison between bib shapes! My guess for the weight is 1lb 6.57oz

[@mitchellmorgan5012]

Love this video! I am an engineer also and like to know "why" a bait is designed like it is. Keep it up!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks! Will do!

[@MrKiar1611]

Great finding! parhaps the lure will run straight on the same axis with a concave shape on both side of lip while letting it wiggle.

[@Toaster79]

Lexan won't cope with any bending. Acrylic glass will, but it's useless as a bib. Won't last long. ABS would be my best bet.

[@whutzzzup]

a fisherman would tell it"s a 10 pounder for sure haha my guess 1 lb 5.64 Oz Something i tried, was to play with the bill's wideness where it would stick out from the side of the body vs flush to the body where the insert is. What i find is that when the bill sticks out right away from the insert, i think it catches more water. The lure would have more"headshake" left to right. The flush to the body insert, would have less of that action but you go slimmer lip shape, it would allow more belly roll. It"s a great library of lure making you did. It will be a great reference and congrats on the 40k subscribers

[@Slash1112]

Guess: 2lb 2.21oz Thanks for making these awesome videos! I really appreciate the work and detail you put into them.

[@EngineeredAngler]

I appreciate that

[@andyprest]

1lb 10oz 03....... Nice test 👌 very helpful, testing videos are a great idea 👍👍 bring back the master classes!

[@dalrden6065]

2lb 12.12oz This is really handy information. I have a number of lures that I can change the bib length on. I'll try different shapes to see how they work. Thanks for the videos.

[@joewebb1884]

Great videos! My guess is 2lb 1.07oz

[@rolandomadrigal3792]

Hi there! Great job, you always inspire us with your videos I am super fan of your channel. I guess the fish wieght its about 1lb 0,83oz. 🇨🇷

[@Hades-Abyss]

Another great build good luck to all who enters

[@shadyvito]

Love the caparison, thanks for taking the time to do that. Square is my favorite. My weight guess is 1lb 8.13oz

[@lannabulls]

Thanks 🙏 so much Franco, videos like those are "money on the bank", I can't say how much I am appreciating yours!!!!!! I modified a small owen as yours, I added a termostat, rex c100, well insulate with ceramic fiber . It works great, I can now control temp precisely, perfect for jobs as the one that you're showing. I was straggling while powder coating, once I begun to preheat my buzz, spinner bait, etc, at 120 c, I was finally able to powder coat, cure, in the proper way. The termostat rex c100 costs nothing, it is an awesome piece of technology, "it learns, adapts" to that unique owen characteristics maintaining a really precise temp. I say so cause I tested it with different termometers, using it since several years now.

[@EngineeredAngler]

That sounds awesome...

[@joshskrdla6196]

1# 5.60oz. I really enjoy videos like this. I think the rounded and coffin bibs probably have the stability needed for trolling and the square and circle bibs hunt more and would be better for cranking. Thanks for the great content!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Good point

[@roylove4920]

Great video as always. The square bill is my favorite. I think the more action you can get out of a lure, the better the fish bites it. My guess is 1lb 3.25 oz.

[@SamaonSlam]

Love your videos. My guess is 1lb 12.56 oz

[@linksgarage719]

1lb 4.16 oz I certainly enjoy learning from your videos! Thank you!

[@lukelabonte7285]

Amazing stuff as always..always learn so much….1lb 2.69oz 🎣🍻

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@Kevinob]

Hi! You’re videos are so helpful! It would so great to test which swim is most attractive…but it might depends on the species…and the fish…and time of the day…and …😅 Could you tell the products that you used to prepare the lure before the painting? Thanks!

[@timtrehearne7055]

i love this video showing effects on bib vs bait design.... as to fish weight 2lb 1 .03oz.

[@stevebaskerville1013]

Awesome video! As an engineer I love your content! I'm going to guess 1 lb 3.77 oz

[@itllkeal]

1lb7.82oz bass. Nice video and thanks

[@endscreen1shorts478]

Great tips thank ❤, I watched a similar video in which 4 same lures and 4 same liples were tested, only the liples were at a different angle, 25, 35, 55 and 70 angle, and each lure gave a different performance of the lure, 55 turned out to have the strongest action

[@odslsm]

Really interesting and informative video, it's great to see the difference in action in the identical lures. I also like how you organize your materials in your workshop. Great work 👍🏻

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@guyhallam5023]

Lovely and informative ❤ 1lb2.35oz

[@Baroque_Back_Mountain]

Great tips on the oily substance that weeps out of castings. I normally just let them sit for a couple weeks….but glad to know that there IS a quicker method, and that its only a couple hours. 👍👍👍 …..often i get excited about making a bait….but then lose my enthusiasm after waiting a week, to paint….which then becomes a chore, because you’ve lost your Mojo for the project. I’ll be employing that curing tip, for sure.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ArbourLures]

1lb 6.38oz Nice comparison video. The jelly bean would be a great candidate for lip angle and also a weight distribution comparison.

[@TrevorF03]

Interesting comparisons for the lips! That bass is exactly 1lb 8.50

[@austinscott6644]

Nice comparison. It's nice to see the different actions. My guess is 1 lb. 14.13 oz.

[@JD.California_monkey_mackerel]

Nice machines i wish I could have the equipment to make my own fishing luers 🎣 hopefully someday in the future

[@charlesridgen3564]

I would stay the fish weighed in at 3lbs,4 ounces. Keep up the great work Frank. Thank you. Charles Ridgen

[@wesneal7913]

As always, awesome video. I knew the different bibs gave the lure a different action, but never really know how much. I think I'll be throwing the square bill a bit more. 1lb 8.25oz

[@bigt9341]

My guest is 1lbs 5.21 oz . Love the testing video. Still like the square bill action.

[@johnfrank8403]

Great video. I like the square bill best. And my guess is 1 lb 5.13 oz

[@jackspurlock629]

Great show as always.... I will go with 1 lb 6oz .48

[@ap-baits2601]

As usual a perfect video Franco, thank you! My guess for the weight is 1lb 9,04oz ✌🏼

[@devonforsyth7264]

1lb 6.15oz? Awesome vid as always!

[@alfredbenoit3796]

nice demo on the effects of the different bill designs. 1 lb 9.87oz

[@MAGNUSDRONES]

I’ve been wanting to make a lure using a round bib design and appreciate your doing this test that demonstrates the action. I’m guessing the bass is 2lbs. 8.75 oz. Love your channel 👍

[@lonecedarfarm]

That hunting action on that squarebill is money ❤ 2lb 1.3 oz

[@JamesNeinast-iu3ur]

Love your videos man. I’m guessing 1lb 11.38 oz

[@richardweller3226]

1lb 7.34oz like the round bib better action great job can't wait for the next vid

[@nearlynativenursery8638]

Square and round seem to be the winners. What about higher trolling speeds? Would these bibs cause the lure to easily spin in loops twist lines? I am thing saltwater trolling. I would truly like to know if the results and if a more stable bib would be required for higher speed trolling lures? Jim Rodgers

[@scottappley2626]

1 lb 623 oz. My favorite action is the on the fish will eat! My guess is the fish will change over the course of a day

[@stonehorn4641]

Depends if water temperature changes or not, usually

[@larrydwarf6499]

great video as always thanks 1lb 3.23oz

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@samuelshaver4555]

Great information. My guess is 1 pd. 4.17 oz. Thanks for the videos.

[@ronwhitman7633]

I have really enjoyed the videos recently...I also like the coffin bill and especially when the bite it tough or fish have been hammered from a tournament. My guess is 1lb 5.62oz

[@hayesrutherford9415]

1lb. 6.78 oz. The square blade seems like the first choice for me.

[@outdoormaniac9951]

Great video, Franco. And nice bass. I'm guessing 2lb, 4.18 oz. Good luck to me! Wow, did I flub that!

[@Blizzard56k]

I’m guessing 1lbs 4.15oz for the Jellybean eater haha. Definitely going to try the round lip on the next lure I make. I’ve seen Marlin Baits use this before as well. Thanks Frank!

[@pbaquatics94]

1lb 7.34 awesome video love watching you work 💪🏽💪🏽

[@EngineeredAngler]

Appreciate it!!

[@stevebrockway4738]

Very interesting and informative. I plan on the coffin style going into my longer baits ant the square bill in my shorter ones. My guess is 1lb 4.89oz.

[@stevee4745]

Really great analysis. I'd be keen to see how a scooped tombstone bib behaves. My wt guess is 1lb 13.80oz

[@WMBayouLures]

Super informative as always! Thanks for all the time you put into this! My weight guess is : 2lb 7.05oz

[@Cavanpikefishing]

Great vids em 1lb 9oz 47 all the best to all🎣👍👏

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@KyleRawlins1]

1lb 9.73 oz. Thanks for the information. I love geeking out on all the particulars.

[@phillipallen2578]

Great information, 2.07 lbs.

[@KenJohnsonUSA]

Neat! If an aerodynamics study was done on the bill shapes in the same lure, I wonder if a weird bill design could be done to gain better control over the variables. As for the bass, I am saying 2 lb 3.09 oz.

[@endscreen1shorts478]

I will definitely try to make a circular one, and it seems to me that it has the best action, that's what I imagined, you just confirmed it, the idea came from mepps, aren't they also almost circular and have the best work, I won't make a completely circular one, I'm copying mepps😉, I believe it would perform just as well on a soft bait on the back tail

[@daveschibler3465]

Hi Franco. Thank you for the lip testing. I think I asked you about this topic in a prior video for the QOTW. My guess is 2.06lbs. Thank you again! 👍🏻🎣🇨🇦

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad you enjoyed

[@AdventureM0RE]

1lb 4.00oz, the circle bib is interesting, would like to see it in action with a long thin lure Question: have you used a real fish when creating a mold? If so, would like to hear your experience

[@EngineeredAngler]

No I have not tried making a mold from a real fish...but I know some other KZbinrs have.

[@Tam58851520]

I've noticed Rapala has used a round(ish) bib but it's convex or concave from side to side where the outsides are higher than the center. Do you think this increase the amount of random right to left movement? Interested in your thoughts. Thanks Franco, been loving your content since finding you a few weeks ago.

[@EngineeredAngler]

I haven't tested this ...it could be.

[@RStout59]

Very interesting comparison and well done. 1 lb, 1.13 oz

[@vk2ktm]

Has anyone tried the crash-test-dummy paint scheme on fish? it would be very interesting to see

[@justinszuch6184]

2.342. I like to use the shape that catches a fish and when that shape stops working I change.

[@dougsaroma]

I have become fascinated by the old Hellbender, my childhood favorite, after hearing claims from some that they don't catch fish as much any more. I wonder what the heart shaped bill does to the action. The bug-like body shape is interesting also. I'd like to see a shorter stubbier version of a Hellbender with the same bill to see how it looks in the water. Seems like it would be good for pressured bass today. I'll go with 1lb 3.25 oz.

[@Pajack]

Great video Franco. My guess is 1lb 8.26 oz.

[@hobiepaulo]

1lb 7.48 oz. Thanks for another informative video Franco.

[@hobieone9833]

Franko, I love your informational videos. My guess is 2.75 Pounds. Keep them coming.

[@tevans404]

1lb 5.27oz for the guess. Have you tried a hexagonal bib shape before? Just curious if the action on it would be more like the circle or the tombstone.

[@FreedomFishing]

While a longer bill certainly has potential for a large surface area for water to hit. I think the weight of the bills are extremely important for judging the action. Also ballast weight placement. So each lure sits in the water, rises the same, and weighs the same.

[@MrArcher0]

Been a while, but my best guess is 1 pound 5.23 oz.

[@Хрустальныйбатискаф]

Отличная работа! Вы настоящий мастер.

[@JayLee-od8ob]

Great video. I like the random kick out on the square bill. My guess on that fish weight is 2lb 2.08oz

[@letemgofishing]

1lb 3.24oz. When I do my bibs I take a small dremel bit and put dimples in it where it’s in the slot. I’ve had a few delaminate after sanding and epoxying in but it hasn’t happened with a dimpled one yet. It may not be as much of a problem with UV resin though.

[@HHH-nv9xb]

Thank you so much.

[@EngineeredAngler]

You're welcome!

[@arsoplays5876]

Freaking sweet. Good test. Circle lips it is from here on out.

[@fliegenfischersalmosalar9547]

My guess for the bass is 2lbs 0.5 oz. Thanks for your videos

[@TheCopperVillageAngler]

Nice lure. Personal preference is the square bill. Fish weight guess: 1.758 pounds.

[@kaysea4325]

1Lb 7.01oz been really enjoying the science behind the art.

[@bobjohnson7207]

Awesome test. 1.888 just for the eight of it.

[@AAE-cg1il]

I use oval shape with my 4 inch cranks. I tried tombstone and it just did not produce bites in the salt. My guess is 3lbs 3.24 oz.

[@jeffhayungs5254]

Great video. Have been learning a lot from all your videos as I have just started in hard bait making. As far as bib shape I think they all would have a place and time they would work best,

[@EngineeredAngler]

I agree...

[@Fish-Erman]

1lb 4.73oz and I definitely like the last lure's action best.

[@ryanvarner6520]

Great video, fun to watch. I estimate the bass weighs 1-LB 2.25 OZ.

[@Justgotdunwithwork]

Great vid. gonna guess 1lb 10.22oz

[@michaeljasaits5243]

1lb 9.78oz Great info! Thanks 😁

[@chipyeahoo]

I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a lure with a checkerboard pattern on it, and it worked well for its intended purpose. The actions were very visible that way. In my book a little erratic action usually wins. I’m thinking of the old Wiggle Warts as an example of this. For the weight I’ll go with 1 pound 1.47 ounces.

[@juderyan1284]

Talk about timing, I was just about to look up this topic after testing a lure I made with a round bib and liking the action. Was literally on KZbin about to type it in when your video popped up lol. Great content Franco, love your methodical approach. Cannot wrap ny head around pounds and ounces sorry, will have to leave it to the other guys to guess. Good luck all!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Sorry....we'll have to do a metric one some time.

[@juderyan1284]

@EngineeredAngler it's all good, I tried googling but my metric brain can't deal lol

[@natewood4731]

Love the scientific method!

[@carterscustomlures675]

2lb 2.05-oz--- Franco for me it would be the square or the round bill that had the best action, thanks for the video!!!!!!

[@donscottvansandt4139]

Awesome video! I've had great success with square bill crankbaits in fresh water but not so much in saltwater. I've noticed a lot of crankbaits meant for saltwater have a much tighter wobble. ? Is this because saltwater baitfish swim differently?

[@EngineeredAngler]

Good question

[@ibarr6891]

2 lb 2.24 oz, thanks for all the content

[@rickwardenaar2639]

I would prefer the round bill! The weight should be 5 pound 6 ounce and .35 of an ounce.

[@jameyfranks5854]

I like the tombstone myself. Guess is 2.02.12

[@grimtasticbaits]

2lbs, 3.44 oz

[@randomstew]

Great content as always. 0 lbs 14.50 oz