Crankbait Lips 101: How Each Lip Style Affects Lure Action

[@alejandrosantosjr3448]

This was exactly what I needed to learn. Thank you brother!

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@jelmo1057]

Wow, another great video, simple to understand, covered most the options out there, and you do a great job of not overwhelming. I really appreciate that. Having said that, I’ll contradict myself,, knowing what the crankbait differences are is in reality just the starting point, now we have to learn how to fish them, such as proper rods, line type an weight, angler induced action, conditions and I’m sure much more. Crank baits could be a whole series of videos. I really like your instruction style, your tips are always great. Thanks for taking the time to put these videos out and pass forward your knowledge and experience.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yeah Ive got a whole lot of ideas for crankbaits. I will need to break them down into styles otherwise theres just to many crankbaits to discuss. It would be an hour long video.

[@johnbowzer5447]

Great topic! Learned a few things about a couple of the bills I don’t regularly use. Might have to give them a try.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@Halligan515]

Browsing for crankbait info and came across this video. I'm glad I did! While I'm not new to fishing, I've never really employed crankbaits, this information is great. Now it's time to take my boys to the tackle shop and buy a few types to experiment with!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinbolton5]

Dude you keep cranking out great views thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@juleswinnfield826]

Good quality info as always. Great mention of scatter rap bills for learning Anglers. As you know gaining confidence in techniques is a huge step towards a well rounded angler. Keep up the great work.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@frankkoepp5351]

More great info ! What are your go to deep diving crankbaits?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Depends but I like the berkley dredgers, Strike king XD's and Rapala DT's

[@martinallison8719]

Great info Matt, I'd definitely recommend this one to new crankers! Lip shape, lip material and thickness, body shape and thickness, body material, point of line tie, hook size... oh man, there are so many factors you can tinker with to make changes in action to crankbaits!

[@MattStefanFishing]

It really does get overwelming!

[@eagleeye9549]

One of my favs....the great white wiggle wart and a chartuse one from big lots. Won a lot of money from the latter. Lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome! thanks for sharing!

[@conniekostick2099]

Have you tried the Strike King Hybrid? That's a different bill also. They go from top water on down. I think they're awesome! Also I would like to find a medium heavy rod to throw light lures. Hope you can recommend. Also for anyone reading this, I would like some feedback.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I love it

[@brianleonard2771]

Do you ever add scent to crank baits. Or only soft plastics

[@ericandwilliamwangslife7757]

Great info and thanks a lots.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HookLife]

Thank you for making this video. I learned a lot on this one.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sharkillsbear]

@@MattStefanFishing very good video. Thanks for going through this and providing so much detail.

[@Ajblendz]

Great video Matt! Thank you for answering my question! I think you hit it right on the head 🎯! I hope this helped out people that didn’t know the difference in all these bill shapes out there. I always wondered what was the deal with the circuit board lips! I didn’t know they flex!! Once again thank you for the content. I will be thinking of more stuff for the future! 💪🏽🤙🏽

[@MattStefanFishing]

Any time!

[@cedarburgbassin8320]

Great job, learn a little each time. Topics.. $100 vs $450 rods. Ned vs wacky vs neko could be another thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great ideas! Thanks!

[@efam7349]

Thx for this nice video...can u comment on the angle of the lip or its length.in relation to action or how far it dive..,?.

[@MattStefanFishing]

generally the more parallel to the bait the deeper it dives and the more perpendicular to the bait the shallower it dives

[@efam7349]

@MattStefanFishing what about the size..any relation to depth

[@lannyseals2084]

Awesome video and great information! I have a question about flat side cranks, do they still get bit good when water warms up throughout the summer? I kinda get confused with all the different views on only fish it in colder water

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes they do. I like to look at it as they excel in early spring, but then all the other wider wobbling crankbaits get better as the water warms. Therefore, they all work at that point and the flat sides no longer have their luster. But they still work well. The fish also start going deeper as the water warms and its hard to get flat sides down to them.

[@lannyseals2084]

@@MattStefanFishing thanks much appreciated tips/info

[@Ajblendz]

Quick question, when retrieving these baits do you always just have a steady retrieve or do you stop an go? Do you ever use your rod on the retrieve or do you always use you reel on the retrieve?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Ill do everything but straight retrieve. So ill impart action with both the rod and reel. Its really important to change the pace of the crankbait. That's what generates the majority of the bites so id recommend not just straight retrieving.

[@Ajblendz]

@@MattStefanFishing thanks for the reply! I highly appreciate it! 💪🏽🤙🏽

[@robertstone3417]

Matt, best information I have seen on any video on this topic! Good job. I may have missed a video on this topic, but I would much appreciate knowing if you have special ways or techniques for handling Fluorocarbon line. I believe I know its advantages, but since I started using it about 6 months ago, I am developing a hate hate relationship. I have tried line conditioners, and it still drives me crazy. I believe I have found Seaguar InviszX to be the easiest to work. I am using it mostly on baitcasters, and its making me crazy. A video with some hands on and tips would help me I believe. It wouldn't hurt to see you catch a 5 lber with it. Thanks.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good idea ill put it on the list!

[@scottvermonter920]

Great stuff Matt! Maybe do one on finese fishing sir!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sounds good!

[@scottkessler9602]

Does Storm still make the Yourashie series? I think those all had circuit board lips. Also, I’m certain I spelled that wrong, but don’t know how to spell it.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha Yes storm still makes the arashi series.

[@brianleonard2771]

Do you Ever apply sense to crank baits or is it only soft plastics

[@Roboworm99]

Great stuff

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@dustinhess7313]

Hey Matt. Really enjoy watching your videos and trying to learn some more about this sport I enjoy so much. I have a question though. What are you thoughts on red hooks both treble for cranks and EWG for plastics?

[@MattStefanFishing]

I honestly haven't seen a difference in performance when using one hook color over the other. Sorry I don't have a better response but I'm indifferent. I prefer black before red, and would take both well before I used silver.

[@dustinhess7313]

@@MattStefanFishing thanks for the input. I appreciate it. I really enjoy your videos and feel as though I have learned some good stuff from you.

[@MattStefanFishing]

@@dustinhess7313 thanks for the kind words!

[@cvleng0822]

HI Matt. New subscriber. Thanks for this information. I have always been a little confused by some of the bill shapes and the benefits of each. Can you maybe follow up with L-shaped bills? I would guess that is a wake style?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for subscribing! I actually thought about putting the L shape in the video. The "L" bill is designed to be a shallower running bait usually diving 3-6ft deep creating a tight wobble. It can be a great diving lip in high pressured areas!

[@travelsalottofish]

I've seen L shaped bills on crankbaits. I'd love to know how they work in the water. I really can't seem to find anything about them. If you could give any examples that would be greatly appreciated

[@MattStefanFishing]

tight wobble with good deflection but dont run as deep

[@chadcoones9204]

The length of the lip will still determine depth as well?

[@MattStefanFishing]

it definitely has an impact on it

[@chadcoones9204]

@@MattStefanFishing ive started hand carving lures so ive been learning the reason behind a lot of it. A lot of the lure making videos on KZbin never really touch on it. . Thanks for this video. It was very helpful

[@CoopOutdoorsy88]

Can you do updated video of this with new bills and the other bills you said you were not going get can you get into and tell us about them and specialty bills and bills that are unique to couple brands or a brand. Please and thank you I would like it and appreciate it. And do it for jerkbaits. And can say what the (Rapala shallow shad rap or strike king hybrid Hunter) bill is and what the bill is on a Rapala scatter rap? And a round bill wake crankbait?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good idea

[@AAE-cg1il]

The reason why we do not see a lot of circuit board lips is cost. Most production lures have a molded lip. To use a circuit board requires machining to produce and assembly to the lure with adhesives. Too many steps…..

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing