How to Choose a Combo- LIPLESS & SQUAREBILL Crankbaits (Hook, Rod, and Line for Beginners)

[@chrismcvey908]

You're more than a fishing nerd, you're a fishing brain surgeon!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahah that means a lot man, thanks for all of your support!

[@134rwa]

With all the great information coming out of your videos, I often think of it as "Debo's Feeshing Academy", students report to class, and what I really like about it, is that a lot of the information is geared to bank fishing, with the occasional boat fishing.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I hope it helps others! I like doing it because I never had anything to lear from. My old man showed me how he did it and that was that. It was great but I like to give folks options. Not everyone can afford a cranking stick. Ok...no worries...try this. Thanks for the support my friend!

[@robertcleveland4153]

You should get together with marling baits again! I love your videos! With your help I have stepped up my fishing game! You are helping me and so many other people! Keep up the great work!!! Fish on man!

[@deweyhood2747]

Thanks Debo, always learn from your videos

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thank you for watching man, love the support of my feeshin friends!

[@bicali_pierfishing1567]

I use a bullet weight when I use a liples crank baits of a squarebill of any luers 👍💯I just love to have fun and experiment with my fishing 🎣 supplies

[@brianhershberger4429]

Finally I found a use for my 6'6" medium action rod after watching this video. Thanks so much this was remarkably useful and I have a much better understanding of the rod and line selection than I ever had.

[@KitebuildingGenius]

I've had the most success cranking with a 7 foot medium/moderate glass Spinning rod with braid spooled with a flouro leader. I'm too lazy to go back through and pinpoint the nigglies that made me point that out.... Great vid

[@euclidesruperto8400]

Very detail video on the hooks and rod combo and lines also. Never knew the difference between them. Awesome video my friend 👍🏻

[@DEBOSFishing]

Great, I hope the vid helped man!

[@Thepondguy85]

Can't believe I have been following you forever and never seen this vid. Debo you should try and put a single inline hook on the back of a crankbait and take the front hook completely off. You can throw it in places you can't wish trebles. Try you will love it man

[@aoadventures9498]

Sweet channel! Very informative and straight to the point👍 Look toward in learning more from ur vids👌

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thank you my friend, I greatly appreciate that!

[@rvfishingyet]

I had to come back and watch this again. As I am really focusing this year on lipless and squarebill, I am really trying to decide on a combo for this application. Your rod reel line are solid stuff! More specifically, your insights on hook size/wire and it’s impact on moderate vs fast action decision. As a bank angler, trying to reduce the combos I lug around. Priceless video and channel Debo!

[@lancegunn2244]

Fell in love with the No.8 Tackle Hellbent Rod a couple of years ago. Just good all around.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, that is my favorite budget rod of all time. Used the heck out of mine!

[@bassnazi4713]

There are some great underrated deals on lipless cranks too, Cotton Cordell's being one at the top of that list.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Most definitely man, I'm always on the lookout for a good deal!

[@inkscorpion]

Very nice, informative video, Devo. I was never big on crankbait fishing until earlier this week. Fished a Rapala glass shad rap (medium diver) in blue on a 60 deg. overcast day and slayed 'em. I'm now convinced that crankbaits are the way to go in late fall. I too have a 13 Fate Black casting rod as my main rod, and I L-O-V-E that rod! Tight Lines! 👍🎣

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yes! Only takes one good day like that to gain confidence in a bait like that. Keep tossing them man! Yea, I'm digging this rod too! Thanks for watching man!

[@paulwyman2299]

It's 3am, I am at work....and I find time to watch your videos

[@DEBOSFishing]

That means you're a #verifiedfeeshinfriend my man👊 Thank you very much for watching!

[@lanceaineyfishing]

I know this is an old video, but I love the way you go through things, when I’m getting rod ready, or just browsing the Internet I’ll hear your videos come on and they’re always entertaining even for just listening! Definitely subbed!

[@chrismcvey908]

That's alot of information to take in but as always, highly useful information. You always make it as easy as possible while simultaneously explaining everything so well. The way that you crank out videos is just extraordinary and quality videos at that.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I try to make it flow, this one got long. If you have feedback, let me know brother!

[@chrismcvey908]

DEBO'S Fishing haha I didn't even notice. Time flies when you're having fun. Lol. But all kidding aside you usually do have an extraordinary gift for effectively getting your point across in around 10 minutes.

[@NUCKINFUTS4LIFE]

Another great video. I appreciate your in-depth explanations on every aspect of the cranking game.

[@DEBOSFishing]

You're welcome, hope it helps folks out!

[@alvinwine5665]

Good info thanks

[@NCAngling]

Very good information man. I’m digging these setup videos.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man, I'm glad some folks are. Appreciate your support 👊👊👊

[@cheerokeepeacemaker]

Very informative. Keep pumping out this great content bro...

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks my friend, I'll certainly try. Appreciate you watching!

[@justinmorris2915]

Great video man! Informative and entertaining as usual!

[@DEBOSFishing]

That is what I want it to be for folks! Thanks for watching!

[@iLiekJDM]

I’m new to the channel and I have watched many of your vids and I love them! I subbed! Keep it up, I’m a really young bass fisherman from California and I’m learning a LOT!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Awesome man, glad my videos are helping out. Thanks for becoming a #verifiedfeeshinfriend 👊👊👊

[@feralgrandad4429]

Im using a a Kastking Perigee MH (fast action) for Lipless Crankbaits just coz i dont use a Baitcaster much. but i swoped out the Kastking braid for good old 14lb Berkley XL. Mono, Old-Skool but as you say the bit of streach helps a clumsy feeeeesherman like me ;-)

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahah I know what you mean. Sometimes mono is hard to beat. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@suncoaster8578]

I need to take notes. Lol. Good vid. 👍🏻😎

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yea, it got a bit long. Sorry 😕 I appreciate you sticking through it man!

[@suncoaster8578]

It’s not that it’s long. Just trying to absorb it all. Momaaha never said I was that bright. Lol. DEBO. 👍🏻😎🚣‍♀️

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@suncoaster8578 ok, cool broham. Thanks again for watching 👊

[@richardgarcia6610]

@@DEBOSFishing DONT APOLOGIZE 4 "LONG" VIDZ , DA LONGER DA BETTER N MY OPINION 4 DA ZIMPLE FAKT U KAN DROP MORE KNOWLEDGE + IF UR NOT WILLN 2 ZIT THRU A "LONG" VID BOUT FIZHN , U REALLY DONT WANA LEARN IZ HOW I C IT, AWEZUM VID ONCE AGAIN; HAPPY LIP RIPN !!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@richardgarcia6610 appreciate that my friend, just hope this helps folks out! Have a great weekend!

[@RyanMcIntyre]

Lipless cranks are one of my favorite baits, and definitely one of my confidence baits. I never learned what was right or wrong but I settled on a Medium/Fast on 12lb line and I have two - 6'6" and 7'0" and I really don't prefer one over the other.

[@hacking_life]

Not my confidence bait. But i dont mainly fish it. Great job bro

[@JoeWeymouth]

Great informational video sir. I am in the process of swapping out all of my treble hooks as it is. Took that advice from one of your older videos. I am actually waiting for my order of KK 3700 size boxes to get here so that I can have my assortment labeled in the boxes using painters tape on underside of the lid.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Nice man! Yea, organized tackle helps! I'm not great at it lol.

[@c.shoefish]

Awesome video man, thank you.

[@DEBOSFishing]

You're welcome my man!

[@Retro-2-now]

“Tip to the shaft” I see what you did there 😂🤣

[@DEBOSFishing]

It's a bendy rod! Thanks for watching man 👊

[@jerrydilley6689]

Awesome!! Great information Debo.

[@JeffGeraldFishing]

Have been planning on switching out my hooks but haven’t had time. But it’s definitely on my list of to do’s haha. Great video thanks for the info 👊🏻

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yea, it helps man. Thanks for watching!

[@LSeymour]

Thanks again!!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thank you for watching!

[@drudow]

Great content here. Thanks for sharing.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks for watching 👊

[@larryjones5295]

V Valuable info thanks Debo.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I hope it helps my friend! 👊

[@Kigai11]

I have a 6'8" and a 6'10" rods I am more accurate with these than I am with longer rods, I prefer the shorter rods they are easier to use for me because I fish from shore. Love your vids keep up the good work.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Absolutely, I agree with that assessment my friend. Thank you very much for watching!

[@tdeeb6359]

I like the shorter rods because I have short arms. But then, I am a short beginner’s beginner. 🤫 DEBO: what was the make of that bright green rod??

[@Vang_Cutz]

@@tdeeb6359 13 fishing is the company

[@stephenolson6486]

I recently purchased a st.croix legend glass medium rod rated for one fourth ounce to three fourth ounce lure rating

[@willtrax71]

I was lost for a minute with the “lipless crank bait” lol every lipless is a Rattle Trap I was thinking but I believe that’s a brand name.

[@sgtpavlov]

Hours ago I was out on the water and the fishing sucked. I only caught a few average sized pickerel. The water felt pretty cold, and the lake was about a foot or so lower. For a little while I did throw around a lipless on a ML, without any results. Right after I bought that lipless, I replaced the trebles with #6 inline hooks. I have 10 pound braid on the combo I used it on. Earlier this year, I landed a decent bass on a small 1/8 oz rat L trap. The bait casting rod I used for that is a 5'6" UL rod. The bend is mostly in the top part of that rod,and seems to have some backbone. I had 5 pound braid on that one, and the fish was hooked real good. I struggle to locate fish this time of year, after everything turns over. I'm looking for a rod for a heavier setup, that has a good bend, but could handle 5/8 oz spinnerbaits,and jigs. I have a tatula CT on an old berkley lightning rod, and the thing is stiff, and feels like I'm fishing a broomstick. It doesn't seem to cast as far as my BFS setups, even though I'm throwing a heavier bait. The rod is a medium but rated for 1/4-1 oz. It feels like a medium heavy. Any ideas?

[@DEBOSFishing]

I would stay with a medium heavy rod but go to a moderate fast action. A longer rod will also help if you're looking to get more distance. The moderate fast action will give you more tip flexibility and help load the lure for casts. Hope this helps man!

[@sgtpavlov]

@@DEBOSFishing thanks, I'll look rods like that. I'm looking for rods that are around 100$ or less too.

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@sgtpavlov awesome. I'll have some reviews of rods at that price point coming up soon!

[@sgtpavlov]

@@DEBOSFishing sounds good, I actually pulled the trigger last night, on a piscifun torrent MH 2 piece moderate-fast 7" rod. I decided to get this 7 foot 2 piece rod instead of the 6'10" so I could easily fit it in my dads pickup truck. The amazon page says it's a worm rod, but it has the pretty much the same ratings as their 6'10" spinner bait rod, except the 7 foot 2 piece rod is rated from 3/16- 3/4 oz instead of 1/4-3/4. So it might have a softer tip than the 6'10" one. It should handle 5/8 oz spinner baits ok I'd think. I'm going to be using straight braid on it, so I won't need to do strong hook sets. Braid with a rod that has a good bend = good self hook sets, except if they bite it right at your feet. Last month I briefly cast a 5/8 oz spinner bait for awhile with my Abu Garcia xross field 6'6" medium light + revo ALC BF7, and that bait felt real heavy for that rod. Nothing broke, plus me and a friend both caught a decent bass each on it. Since then I decided I wanted to put together a normal heavier bass setup. Friday I should have the rod in hand, and get to play around with it.

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@sgtpavlov heck yea dude, that's awesome. Sounds like a good setup! Tight lines my friend.

[@dylangould2566]

I like to think I know a good bit about fishing but you leave me dumbfounded but I'm learning

[@omarhill7345]

I have a castaway 7 foot medium heavy and two all star medium action rods and always find myself going back to the castaway medium heavy. Now I'm trying to get another medium heavy rod for squarebills, were i fish there's a lot of grass and i feel the all star rod would snap if i brought in to much grass but with the medium heavy i feel more comfortable.

[@janosczovek8524]

Good video Debo really good advice thanks for your time and effort 👊

[@terryburch1153]

Yo debo your channel is one of my favorites to watch so much great info keep.it up.dawg and i also have recently landed a big ole 9 pounder thenother day gonna be my first wall mount lol

[@melletrical66]

Watched your video. Liked your selection. I am from Johannesburg South Africa. I love fishing with Zoom 6 inch super flukes, watermelon seed, green pumpkin and black red purple. Reason for this is, in clear water the green pumpkin (brown) I fish early morning or late afternoon, the watermelon seed(green) during the day and black red purple(black with red and purple glitter) after the sun sets. Tell me if this makes sense. Thanx for the great videos.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks for watching! Yep, darker colors at night definitely make sense, better outline made.

[@Jared_304]

Good info man. This is one area i have no confidence in. I really need to give it a try more. My local lake is full of grass weeds and sludge. Spend more time cleaning hooks than fishing lol

[@colbypowitherow5505]

Mine is the same way. I switched to jigs or anything without treble hooks. Trebles just seem to get gunk on them a lot easier.

[@Jared_304]

@@colbypowitherow5505 yep swim jigs, paddletail swimbaits, and frogs lol

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yea, some lakes they just don't work. But with the cooling waters, a lot of that will die off. Swimbaits like you said are good for those spots

[@cunningtonalonzo7214]

very informative

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thank you very much for watching, sorry for missing your comment!

[@holyroller2445]

Thanks great vid!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@fishwithoutfear8970]

This channel is spectacular.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Appreciate that a lot my friend! Thanks for watching 👊

[@BentRodBassin]

Them squarebills are dynamite right now!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Absolutely, great bait for fall fishing! Thanks for watching man!

[@JohnAmes]

Your the man DeBo lots of information

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahah thanks brother, appreciate that a lot!

[@JohnAmes]

I put out a new video tonight it was actually the first video I made just took me a lot longer to edit it and get it ready very sketchy enjoy

[@chuckratcliff2429]

Love your vids Debo, I didn’t catch what size of floro are you speaking?

[@garrettswanson6502]

i like to do a lot of crappie fishing, the place where i fish for them isnt accessible by boat or anything (its rock pit with steep walls) i have to toss baits pretty far. i use a 7'6" rod, but wouldnt suggest it to people unless they really need the distance. the combo has braid main line with a leader so i dont worry about the line stretching so much that the hooks dont set.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yes, that's a good point. The longer rod definitely helps with that. Thanks for watching man!

[@TheDigihax]

Have you tried the Spiderwire Ultracast Fluoro Braid for Crankbaits???

[@EdMunoz]

Great video!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thank you sir!

[@justin5345]

You have a lot of really good videos , with great information . My next rod, and reel combo will be for lipless crank baits, and square bills . Still haven’t decided if I should go medium or medium heavy and will probably go with moderate action . I live in Florida , so most of the lakes , ponds , and canals aren’t deep less than 10ft . The medium heavy will probably be better all around , what’s your thoughts ? Thx for any advice .

[@rommel2695]

Great information as always keep the videos coming! Also noticed your fishing 13 fishing rod and Daiwa cg80 reel any chance of a review on them? I’m actually looking to pick up a cg80 for a 6’6” med/fast rod.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks for watching. Yes, I will definitely have reviews on all the gear soon!👊

[@keatoncampbell5137]

Hey deebo! Still tryin to catch a dang fish on the lipless. Catching fish, just not on that. I mostly try yo-yo-ing the thing parallel to the banks I fish at. Is it better to fish them a little deeper? Or is it just not a real great bait to fish right up on the bank? In your opinion, of course! Super helpful video (s). You da man.

[@DEBOSFishing]

It's an awesome bait to beat the banks with. Parallel casts and use a steady retrieve. Try to hit rocks and wood and pop it over. With the cold water SLOW is the way to go. I've never had as good of luck yo-yoing it. Hope this helps man!

[@billyjin2062]

Debo this was very helpful!! Just making sure I understood correctly, if I'm throwing lipless on a medium heavy perigee 2 (7 foot), I should look at #4 short shank ewg style hooks right?

[@Frag4Life]

Where did you get that lipless crank bait at that looks sick. 2:28 or do you know a brand that sells good cranks (lipless,square bill.etc Can you send me a link to the crank bait or the hooks to replace the hooks

[@NY-nc9no]

Hi Debo! Love you videos. Quick question. I use mostly spinning gear(still getting the hang of baitcasters) Should I still look for a Medium/Moderate fast rod for lipless and squarebills? I bank fish 99.99% of the time.

[@seizedcarcass8440]

I have like 20 square bills. It’s like the jeep of crank baits

[@stephenolson6486]

Medium or medium heavy crankbait rod for sqarebill and lipless

[@paulwyman2299]

What type of distance are you getting with the speed demon crankbait rod..... also thank you for your informative videos... 1 other question is there a big difference in distance between a medium moderate and medium moderate fast action rod. I have a lews 7 foot two custom Speed Stick crank rod and is not as noodelly as the speed demon that you were showing... I am not getting the distance I thought I would get ...thank-you

[@DEBOSFishing]

It depends on line size, lure weight, rod length, etc. There is generally a difference but each companies rod can be different. Dropping down in line size and a longer rod will really help if you need more distance. Thanks for watching man!

[@rayeb6816]

I like to use a light power rod around my area to make those dinks feel like monsters

[@stephenolson6486]

I'm currently in the market for a new crankbait for sqarebill and lipless looking at the st croix legend glass medium heavy 6ft 10in or 7ft 4in your thoughts

[@braedonflack6507]

Can i use a medium power rod for fishing 5/8oz lipless cranks?

[@DEBOSFishing]

If the rod is rated for that lure weight, then you could. However, you may want to bump up to a medium heavy if it feels underpowered.

[@Eyesofthasouth]

DEBO'S Fishing or buy a 3/8 ounce lipless. Maybe cheaper that way

[@kerryschallon8879]

Hi Debo.

[@RizKrispin]

Ever tried the trebles with hair or synthetic fibers attached? If so, any thoughts? Also curious what you think about red hooks vs regular - are they just gimmicks or do you find them more effective?

[@DEBOSFishing]

I only used dressed treble hooks for poppers because they are sitting still. May be good for glide baits too, not sure if ppl do that or not? I don't throw red hooks, I just use the black nickel color all the time. Some folks like them though, just personal preference.

[@bicali_pierfishing1567]

I'm looking to buy my first inexpensive decant saltwater 2 piece medium baitcaster combo can you please help

[@cecilworsham5896]

I m a new angler is trying to learn how to fish three different lures at once not a good idea the three are jig frog and worm

[@robertstocktonii9225]

Hey DEBO how would finesse fish off a medium heavy rod with swimbaits?.

[@leonelmolinajr2]

Are those #8 hellbent rods still available? ...if not what would be a good recommendation?

[@DEBOSFishing]

No, they are not sold anymore. What price range are you in?

[@leonelmolinajr2]

@@DEBOSFishing 60-100 $

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@leonelmolinajr2 the dobyns colt has done well for moving baits. I got my shimano SLX rod in sale for $49.99. Same for the 13 fishing fate black 2. Look for deals now at the end of the season!

[@robertj5663]

What speed reel do you recommend for a strictly cranking rod? Ive been considering between a 5.4:1 to a 6.5:1 but not sure which one...

[@leonelmolinajr2]

Hi debo,what's that first lure?......also didn't put any links to those hooks.

[@DEBOSFishing]

That was a strike king red eye shad. I'd go with mustad triple grip hooks, size 4.

[@unequallytwisted]

👍👍

[@DEBOSFishing]

👊👊👊

[@austinblodgett7612]

Do you have a spoon video?

[@DEBOSFishing]

No spoon vids...I'm not a spoon guy. I'd be up to learn them, just never fished them.☹

[@austinblodgett7612]

DEBO'S Fishing they are a great lure of you ask me. Great for covering a lot of water.

[@hacking_life]

My fav is the jerkbait

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

you never touch the tip to the shaft!! lmao

[@DEBOSFishing]

I certainly would not recommend it 😉🤣

[@alejandroquiros2910]

The best devo dinck isthmus best

[@ardygober7791]

Are you a left-handed user to casting?

[@DEBOSFishing]

I'll be making a vid on that soon. I cast and reel with my right hand. Unless it's a spinning reel...I reel with my left hand 😂

[@ardygober7791]

@@DEBOSFishing Okay, thank you, the answer has made me understand. I from Indonesia 😁

[@CentralCoastBass]

Lots of information, makes bass fishing seem really complicated. I just go catch fish, they are just fish.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Absolutely man. I like to get into it and give people options. If I can help someone become a little more successful, that's what it's about. But I have a buddy who has ONE combo and always catches fish. There is no right way to go out and have fun. Thanks for watching man!

[@melvinwhitten1760]

why dont you do more videos on all purpose combos everyone cant afford a crankbait rod , a flippin stix and so on

[@stylooniichan5306]

Mr DEBO please sent to me casting reel i really want that casting reel sent me just one casting reel and rod the cheap one

[@JoseAlvarez-jg5bu]

Sorry bro i dident hear the line size.

[@urbanoutdoorsman898]

Jerkbait how to

[@urbanoutdoorsman898]

Pz

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@urbanoutdoorsman898 I can definitely try to get one with the falling water temps! Thanks for watching man!

[@urbanoutdoorsman898]

@@DEBOSFishing thx love the vids

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@urbanoutdoorsman898 thanks man, appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@urbanoutdoorsman898]

@@DEBOSFishing no no thank you for taking the time to respond to a fan. And also since the topic of cold water has been mentioned why not make a vid on how to tackle colder water as well.