Everything You Need To Know About Squarebills and Shallow Crankbaits! (Full Seminar)

[@jacobchandler5386]

I can't help but laugh, I counted 22 boxes on your deck just for squarebills 😂 Matt, you NEED to do a tackle tour of all of your gear - it would make my wife realize I don't have an addiction!

[@tagg946]

i second this. i would love to see all the gear and tackle you have, even the stuff you have that you dont or havent used yet.

[@Michael-p1u5j]

@@tagg946 I third this. We need a Cribs type of episode where you show us the vault!

[@22mpb]

Please do this. My wife thinks I have a ton of stuff too. I only have like 12-15 bass rods. Maybe the same with crappie rods too, and only got like 8 cat fishing poles, a couple ocean rods, and 2 fly fishing combos. That’s not that much, right?

[@cmartin91680]

@@22mpb I thought i was bad having right at 30 baitcasting combos and even built my own bait wall in the garage!! I love bass fishing though what can i say!!

[@edseegert71]

You missed the other 5 boxes behind him for a total of 27 lol. Good stuff!

[@TurdFerguson1000]

Matt….the only guy that is “passionate” about almost every category of tackle that exist. And the funny thing about it, I believe him. 😂

[@ljwldt]

The full length tactical bassin feature film we've all been waiting for

[@mikegardiner3934]

Matt, this is why TB is the best channel out there! You put in a lot of time and effort to make this one! Heck, this vid could be your Mon/wedn/fri all rolled into one. Great job and insight!!

[@c.shoefish]

Got the day off work but i cant fish today due to some appointments later so i might as well sit back and enjoy the episode with a nice hot morning coffee. It amazes me and probably most how you keep track of everything. Very well done video.

[@Justin_Mooney11]

Brother when you have a passion strong as yours truly helps feed the addiction of knowledge that drives us awsome awsome job on this 1

[@pacman_17]

Finally the long awaited crankbait video

[@johnhodson3200]

Because of you I've increased the number of boxes of baits by 10 fold. I've also upped my landing percentages by the same, by using the right rods and hooks. I've gone down the rabbit hole just as bad because Ive run into the very situations you explain in your videos. There's also a good flatside I think you should look into, try the 6th sense 75x flat. Subtle knock, a slightly bigger size than most, but has accounted for more 6 to 7 pounders in late fall thru the spring. Keep being addicted to baits and bass. Your channel is awesome

[@raytubach8988]

Whoa 😮 I had to watch this in shifts starting early this morning and finishing after dinner. Well done my Matt. I’m digging these rabbit hole seminars 👍🏻

[@brandonsmith606]

Oh man this video is going to hurt lol I have a square bill addiction 😂 my wife is going to kill me

[@andybales7318]

Just wait until u have a plastic bill surgically implanted in your forehead like me...that's when u are truly an addict

[@TripleFFanatics]

Love the wife is gonna kill you that’s hilarious that’s all of us 😂😂

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

I think everyone is missing TB’s best trick….their wives fish. Mine does too, so when I get 4 lures in the mail as long as she gets one…I’m good.

[@corvette_jake7225]

It could be worse. My addiction is large glide baits and swimbaits, you can imagine the anger in my wifes voice when I order lures. "$1,000 for 3 fishing lures? Wtf is wrong with you" 😂

[@brandonsmith606]

@@rhodesianhunter9360 I'm only joking my wife fishes too and she's pretty understanding lol. I always tell her I could be buying booze, cigarettes, or drugs. Of which I do none

[@ReactionGiants]

Here in okc the water muddy but pressured, so one thing i learned from you is bold colors will get the bites so lc 1.5 is the deal here

[@foureightyvolts]

Just watched this. OH MY GOODNESS!!!! That's so much information! Thank you! Probably the best cranks video I've ever seen!

[@timtighe9718]

Great information, as always. I learned a lot and I've been fishing my whole life. Great job.

[@theoriginaltech019]

The amount of information you guys give out for free is INSANE!!! SOOO many other people are selling videos and information. Never change guys!!! Appreciate everything you all do. Too many youtubers are pushing items they get for free or at a discount simply because they are sponsored and cannot say anything bad. You guys put things to the test and if they aren't up to your standards they never make a video. Test things for weeks and months which means not being the first video out about said product which is far from youtube norm. All to make sure the products you suggest are actually worth peoples money and time. The whole Tactical Bassin team loves fishing and helping inform people not only how to catch a ton and the biggest fish you've ever caught but also how to be safe while doing it. You guys have been the same since the beginning. It's awesome seeing people being blessed that deserve it!! Hopefully it continues and more and more people get to enjoy this amazing sport of fishing with the information they have learned from y'all! ❤

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you for the support and kind words!

[@theoriginaltech019]

@@tacticalbassin ❤

[@donovansaunders1616]

I have been waiting on this video for a long time absolutely can’t wait to watch!

[@midwestfischerman]

Agreed!!! Me too!!!

[@740_bass_fishing]

I’ve watched you and Tim’s videos for a long time and I saw a video last year/earlier this year talking about the Rocco and I had to pick a few up for myself. The hot copper green craw color is responsible for probably my best 30 minute stretch of fishing in my life. I’m talking fish after fish just crushing it. It was to the point where other boats close by stopped to asking what I was catching them on! It was awesome!

[@carvin5stringer]

Thank you for taking the time to do the video and info on the baits in the description! Appreciate the time and effort! Happy New Year!

[@billmichlig55]

I have been waiting for this video for years!!!! Thank you!!!!! I would love to see a "high end" swimbait video, I love the affordable swimbait videos you guys do but seeing a production high end swimbait video would be so cool!

[@vincentgelles3805]

Shallow cranking is one of my favorite ways to catch them! Stoked for this one!

[@funkymojo111]

Finally bought some of these on the list last week of April 2024. Caught a trout on a ATV 1.0 in guacamole color within the 2nd cast. That afternoon got a sub-4 LMB on that Lucky Craft silent in MS American Shad. Followed up on the next cast with another LMB.

[@ryanmitchell5668]

The number of tackle boxes full of cranks on the deck of your boat is profound. What a video. Looking forward to the in-depth jerkbait session soon. Thanks for everything you guys do!

[@chrisgaines3502]

Haha I know right? I saw that and the 1:21 length... alright Matt, I'll get more coffee and clear my morning schedule!

[@icatchfish9387]

I use the St. Croix mojo bass glass 7'2 medium moderate paired up with a Shimano SLX MGL 70 spooled with 12lb flouro as my only cranking setup for the last 2 years and I almost NEVER loose a fish. Can definitely confirm that it the perfect cranking setup imo.

[@jordanrymer6294]

What gear ratio you run?

[@icatchfish9387]

@@jordanrymer6294 7:0:1. Good all around speed. I use a 5:4:1 for deep diving cranks to get more "torque" since the longer bill creates more resistance.

[@wilmerpruitt6324]

This is a freakin' great educational video. So glad to see it! Everybody needs refresher training, even if you think you know alot about the subject. Thanks so much. Do more of these

[@youremomsvilleplayzmc9528]

That was one heck of a video. Class was in session and I really appreciate your in-site! Hoping to grab a few of these to help my arsenal. Take care!

[@scottcameron3559]

Well done matt,the video is an instant tactical bassin classic,

[@Justin_Mooney11]

O no you didn’t …. You did not …. You did it …..an I could not be HAPPIER let’s go !!!!! Finally a full in depth everything covered love it great job havnt even watched it yet

[@johnwegienka]

I have been waiting for this video for sometime, GREAT video.

[@mikecamalier2653]

The best crankbait video I have see .Great information. Bassmd

[@MrJdubb80]

Yes. Great video and I do too want to start throwing big swimbaits. I don't know what or how to use them but, I'll definitely give it a try. Also, yes, you can do more videos on big swimbaits, I need to learn. I watch you all the time.

[@bobbyinman9881]

What a video! Thanks for all of y’all’s time on this! Hugh category.

[@ronaldlaine9516]

Wow!! This shows me how much there is to learn about bass fishing.

[@MaineStreamFishing]

This is one of them ones you gotta watch a couple times cuz you catch different stuff every time you listen to it!

[@jamesellenburg9667]

Been waiting on this one. Square bill freak here!! Awesome information!

[@percyvaljenkins]

Caught my first bass of the year a week ago, at a private lake, cloudy rainy day, with muddy water on a shallow water crank like that Bill Lewis ATB but smaller..mimicling a crawfish....

[@g-radm3827]

Matts’ Crankbait Madness should have been the title of the video hahahahahaha! 😂

[@50JoshLovesFishing]

Im thinking about trying square bill Crank baits this year i used whacky rigs last year had alot of success on that so im still staying with that.i did catch a pickerel on a lipliss crankbait so I'm going to explore square bill this year but still use whacky rigs on one rood

[@brandonmerideth5450]

Talking about varying your retrieve I learned that from fishing from my kayak lol I would let go of the reel handle to adjust my rudder or something and then start cranking again and they would hammer it lol so I started to just work in pauses more often

[@vancetaylor7345]

Matt you are appreciated.

[@Cheechsboss]

I really enjoy watching you and Tim and I watch you a couple times a day or for hours understanding your techniques. I am near the bass fishing with a trolling motor Kayak . I fission two man-made reservoirs the deepest about 120 feet beautiful clear water. My problem is that I wander because you’re so far south and things like that that our best techniques are going to be different. Totally different although this morning I dropped a little meadow or fluke on the on my line and I got a bite first cast.

[@davidhidalgo5662]

I only have one thing to say to that video. Incredible!

[@edwinburke1413]

My favorite bait for covering water.

[@baliton2006]

Found that I like doing both a ewg and round bend set up on most of my cranks front hook ewg back hook round bend for those fish that like to just get a quick swipe at the bait

[@xDx0xUxGx]

Absolutely love the deep dive videos.

[@timmattfishing]

Another awesomely informative video!! Keep it up guys!!!!💪🏻🤙🏻

[@DFWdarin]

The JDM blitz series really has some good shallow cranks in it. The Rocco's catch everything.

[@Czarlite]

I LOOOVEEEE shallow crankbait fishing! You guys are legends in this technique, even Ben from The Hook Up Tackle referenced you in their recent video! Thank you for this, and I DEFINITELY co-sign the Scamps.

[@NickBenderWeather]

Great in-depth video, Matt! What’s your reason for using the size 70 MGL Curado over the 150 size Curado for shallow (0-6’) sqaurebills? Been watching for years! Thank you for sharing your passion of fishing with us

[@tacticalbassin]

The smaller spool size (weight) of the 70 spool is more effective with small baits.

[@NickBenderWeather]

@@tacticalbassin Thank you for the reply!

[@NickBenderWeather]

@@tacticalbassin Does the higher IPT of the MGL 70 concern you with moving the lure too fast? I know you can always slow down, but that’s hard for me to do lol.

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

Love the rabbit hole videos!! Thanks guys!

[@FreeRiderNeal]

Matt, thanks so much for taking the time to explain all of this. This is a huge amount of info and has expanded my understanding of cranks!

[@jsean13]

Can you do a pond guide by region?? Like what baits/lures to use for ponds in different regions.

[@jesseboyden3119]

It's funny. I was most excited to see Matt's opinion on round bend vs ewg out of this whole video😂😂 and line.

[@Dont_Look_at_mee]

I would pay for this class! Thanks for spreading the knowledge my man 👊

[@zukothegsd6525]

I would love to see you do a video on finding fish without electronics on a highland reservoir in the south in the fall that is drawn down. No cover, no grass. Chunk rock bottom. Love to see you in north Arkansas.

[@kerryschallon8879]

I had really good luck last year with the Evergreen Flat Force in shad colors.

[@thefishingfinatic]

The "Norman Fat Boy" is my favorite compact fat bodied crankbaits to throw in the summer. Great video,thx!

[@ScuffedThumbZFishing]

The last crank bait fish that got off was a accidental 50 inch Musky! I got her to my Kayak 3 times and every time I stuck the net out she would dive The third time she pulled off love the vids and I’ve been around since 10000 subs

[@fishing630addictionjcmg4]

Morning TB videos the best btw thas a good arsenal of crankbaits thanks for make a lot of us better fisherman's

[@codyseale]

🤯 Cranking has always been my favorite way to fish, but i used to just grab a crankbait, say "that looks good so let's try it" and go fishing. I've never gone that deep into it, and never really knew why or how the shapes (or bill shape) played into it. I just thought this brand made this kind of shape with this kind of bill and that one made their own kind. I guess I'll have to pay more attention now that I'm more informed, and make better, smarter decisions

[@nickt423]

@36:56 Matt, curious if you have tried the paperclip style snaps from Tactical Anglers?

[@1MrVillain]

YES!!!!!! LOL Great content and fun to watch.

[@Tylerbone96]

This one stings, given I already have at least a half dozen boxes of squarebills packed to the brim, so now there’s a handful of new baits I wasn’t aware of that I’m probably gonna have to buy, specifically the Nishine (hope I spelled that right) baits. Specifically the strike king 1.5. My first ever 5 pounder came on that bait, I have so much confidence in it. And if you need one in a pinch Walmart Carries them which is nice lol. First higher end rod I ever got was a G Loomis IMX pro 843 CBR, that’s actually been my favorite squarebill rod for a long time now for the majority of my squarebills. I’ve been considering the flatside special though, something with a tiny bit more back bone in it would be nice

[@Mr.Higgs.]

I like how you and Tim are really mindful of the wind, boat waves, and occasional tornado alarm, ruining the video audio. Out of the past 6 years watching you guys, I don't think any of the outside disturbance has ever effect the audio quality. Besides that, I just bought $200 of squirebill cranks....thanks 😅

[@nathanplumb1576]

I’m pretty sure my mind just exploded 🤣🤣🤣 I think this is more technical then the swimbait seminars 🤣

[@WesleyFeely]

Bomber used to make a bd5 and 7 square the 5 was pretty good caught a boat load on them

[@howarddees6963]

Thanks Professor Matt!

[@6mmFilms]

Great content! Keep it up!!!

[@BassinWithBigMalone]

Thank you for this one Matt!!!🔥knew I'd hear BURN, BURN, BURN, PAUSE

[@frederickyoerg7220]

Looking for a shallow crank that will pause in-place (or slow-float). I used to use the Spro Prime crank for this, but hoping to find a version that's bigger. Kind of a cross between crank and jerkbait.

[@mikesmith1710]

time stamps on these info videos would be super helpful

[@geekzzzz]

how about the crank baits rapala came out with a while back that had the big wide bills on them

[@funkymojo111]

Yeah, Otter is a tackle genius. He is always tinkering and tweeking lures to build a better trap.

[@SmoothGaminglol]

Hey guys, smooth here. Welcome back to tacticalbassin.😂

[@enonek2960]

Matt, just curious. Does the bill composition (plastic vs. circuit board) make a difference? I'm asking because I've heard the "circuit board" type last longer, while some else suggested, they run different.

[@e4t662]

Shallow cranks work great in the early spring in the Northeast. Fall though?

[@noahledbetter3969]

Awesome video..have yal done a spinnerbait video??

[@joegross5902]

Great video as always. Looks alot like my home lake, Lake Cumberland. You mention changing split rings and never using snaps, do you think there is a difference between regular and oval for the line tie? Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@loaf21]

great video, Matt. hope to see more full seminar videos in the future! soooo how many of these have dedicated boxes? 🤔

[@gustavotellez5358]

Any suggestions for spinning rods for cranking?

[@brucehoffman7063]

Throwing my bait. Blk back chartreuse. The best !

[@cerebraltackle]

I saw that Speed Trap box! 😁

[@paulenglish1741]

Hey Matt, What is the green fluorocarbon that you are talking about? I need this stuff!

[@coastalbassin2825]

Love it. Thanks, Matt!

[@Brian-xi3kz]

You guys should do a creek fishing video

[@swag_doctor_2945]

Do you know what hooks come on the Little Johns? Or good replacements?

[@jordanrymer6294]

I might have missed it, but what gear ratio is your 70 MGL? Or what gear ratio do you suggest to stay around for shallow cranks/squarebills? Thanks a ton!

[@JustJoshua73]

What are your thoughts on removing the front treble and only keeping the rear treble hook on the crank bait? I’ve read many differing opinions and it can be confusing what to believe. Great video that I’ve been looking forward too.

[@andybales7318]

Saw Bill Dance remove both trebles, and added single circle type hooks...made the bait quite weedless

[@ReactionGiants]

I do that every now and than around Trashy areas

[@TGossOutdoors]

What tackle boxes are you using to store your cracks in? I like the ones with the yellow latches on it

[@deltabassinlegend]

His whole takle gear is probably around $80,000 or more lol😂

[@jimcloud9758]

Love the video s !! Do u fish all ur Sq bills .on high speed reels ? Or do bigger or flat side slower ratio ?

[@traviswilkins2876]

hey Matt, Not sure if you covered it but are you a fan of the rapala OG series? and why the circuit board lip instead of the regiular plastic?? thanks love you guys videos !

[@peterhing3608]

Man I love crankin' squarebills! It's crankin' time! Haha. Great video Matt. Can you please let us know that moss green fluoro please as you did not have room for it. I want to see if I can even get it up here in Ontario, Canada yet. Thanks again!

[@tacticalbassin]

That's Daiwa Samurai Hidden Fluorocarbon 👍🏼

[@peterhing3608]

@tacticalbassin Thanks for the super quick reply! I found it at one of the big tackle places just now and man it is super expensive at $24 to $34 before our awesome (NOT) tax for 220 yards. Lol. Hopefully it will go on sale for Black Friday. 🤞

[@mikeneverve7570]

Hey Matt, I know you get a ton of questions about shallow crank baits. Have you had a chance to try the Berkeley Frittside? It’s been a go-to bait for me for a couple years, but I haven’t tried many similar baits due to the overwhelming selection out there.

[@jimt5683]

I have an all but I always go back to xcite

[@MrDustinFishing]

Matt/Tim, thank you for the amazing and continuous information! My fishing partner and I are throwing tiny cranks on bait finesse smashing them. I’ve been swapping my hooks to ST36, but thinking I should be trying a “turned in” hook as I lose at least 1 in 4 I hook up with. Trying everything to make that 0 in 4! Anyone out there make a good #10 or #12 short shank turned in hook similar to the ST-35? I can’t seem to find them that small? Matt side note, not a square bill but add the Bomber (discontinued) Model A 3F and 4F to your insane collection 👍👍

[@CreekToeJoe]

Thanks Matt!

[@6cwl9]

I just replaced the treble hooks on my favorite 4 square bill crankbaits to single inline hooks 1/0 because I hate treble hooks they always stick the bass in the mouth and somewhere on its face not to mention getting stuck myself

[@andybales7318]

Saw Bill Dance do that..worked pretty good & made it pretty weedless

[@jesseboyden3119]

Arnt they supposed to stick them in the mouth?😂 that's how u catch them lol whut

[@6cwl9]

@@jesseboyden3119 they do usually the front treble hook and the back hook sticks them in the face I never had that problem before but had three fish in a row stuck in the mouth and on their face

[@6cwl9]

@@andybales7318 they look like they should work plus they're not that expensive

[@leighscruggs910]

What would you throw when the water is really low

[@jrsweets4833]

Is the IMX 904 a good crankbait rod or better suited for smaller SB treble hook baits?

[@jesseboyden3119]

Sb treble?

[@jrsweets4833]

@@jesseboyden3119 SB (swinbait)

[@timg185]

I square bill is useless to me if it doesn’t come through wood well. I like the ATV . But I mostly throw custom made balsa.

[@redclayoutdoors]

Is glass necessary or will something like a 7’2” medium moderate zodias be a decent option?