Squarebill Crankbait Tricks You Haven't Tried (But Your Friends Have!)

[@lunkerspoter8772]

The amount of energy and love you two bring to fishing is contagious enough to get me out after a day of brick laying. Best content on KZbin

[@markjones4358]

After work angling is a great way to unwind. Even if you get shut out. Get out there.

[@gregc2621]

Yes sir

[@DwayneCook-o4i]

Love your videos. Another trick for shallow is if your good in the workshop with a dremel tool you can cut down many lures into shallow running square bills. Be accurate and tune them in your swimming pool.

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

Thanks for your great advice! My mates and i love trying your techniques in South Africa because it works even here. We are catching a lot more fish because of you guys. Be blessed brothers.

[@noahb432]

That's awesome, what kind of fish do you catch?

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

@@noahb432 We fish mainly for largemouth bass. Some bluegill as well but that is mainly for live bait.

[@noahb432]

@@vernervanschalkwyk2280 oh wow, i didn't know you had those fish there

[@Joseph-ow8vq]

FYI Redfish love squarebills too. That is all have a great week!

[@CN-df8gg]

I just wanna let y’all know how much you’ve helped me and taught me! I’m in high school and fish tournaments, thanks to you guys I’ve won a few! Please I’m beefing you keep up the good work!

[@CN-df8gg]

Begging* lol

[@jonathangreen6088]

Squarebilling is one of my favorite ways to catch bass in the fall on Guntersville. Depth is the absolute most critical part of it. Matt and Tim really do give us all the "goods" when it comes down to there content. BTW... its a great time to stock up on the tactical dd crank. I personally have 6 because they flat out work when the water is cool! Thanks TB!

[@legionssb]

Fall weather just came a few days ago for us, started watching some of your fall swimbait vid and caught my first swim bait fish* * Just started bass fishing this year and already I feel pretty confident now thanks to binge watching Tactical Bassin vids! Thanks so much Tim and Matt, you guys have the best bass fishing tip channel on KZbin and keep up the good work!

[@jacobcrebo5267]

I just caught my Illinois personal best largemouth and won big bass in a tournament Sunday burning a squarebill up shallow. You guys have been huge in helping me expand my arsenal and become a better angler. Thank you!

[@Jordantklein]

For those who want another ultra shallow runner, check out the Evergreen CH-1. Runs 0-1 feet. I learned about it from a past TacticalBassin video and have been laying down the hammer with it lately. Thanks again TB for a few more options!

[@chasingalaska3997]

Thanks for listing the names and where you can get these exact lures. My bass catching has increased just by tuning into your video

[@VitaminDeeTV]

Did he mention how fun crankin' actually is. Such an awesome way to fish. especially deflecting off the bottom or off cover and getting the strike. I bought a couple more square bills after losing my favorite one the other day. Tight Lines! -D

[@MrCrybaby95]

All summer Matt doesn’t where shorts. It’s fall time and he finally decides to wear shorts 😂

[@youtubzkoz]

It's like that where I live, pants and long sleeves in summer so you don't end up with skin cancer. Fall and winter it's 70s and shorts are perfect.

[@tyg6690]

Yeah man he's had said cancer before. Rather get sweaty than get burnt.

[@danorth993]

nathan cook yeah but look at those legs! Gotta keep that weapon under wraps.😂🤣

[@markjones4358]

I've found the el cheapo jawbone sqaures work and have the same dimensions and action you speak of. Used one Saturday on a chilly evening and got 10 fish

[@gewglesux]

How much are these on the video?

[@gewglesux]

Nevermind.. it's in the description. Not too bad.

[@gewglesux]

@@todds.5888 Thats good thinking... the Dicks by me is kinda rubbish hope yours is better.

[@jaykinsey8204]

Dou realis 50ssr kabuki dives 0-6" great for shallow water. Have nailed over 100 bass this year alone with it.

[@HoosierBoi1996]

Check out a Mann’s minus 1. They have a wide wobble though. Run about 3” deep with 20# braid.

[@micheledaugherty275]

Great option for sure. The One - has always been a player for me. Rob

[@erniesanders3724]

Great tips Matt. Tactical Rules. Best Bass Fishing site on the internet. Thanks

[@outragequitter5027]

That spro is pretty cool. I like the 6th sense movement because it runs so shallow, but it has a wide, erratic action that is the opposite of the tighter wobble you are looking for right now.

[@TAStormChasing]

Have only caught one fish with a square bill. Northern Pike. Not for the lack of trying either. Hope this info scores me some more bites. Thanks for videos!

[@alcav54]

Sounds like it’s time for a real shallow running TB square bill to compliment the TB deep diver

[@pimpshack81]

Man the info and tips y’all share is priceless 👊👊👊

[@dieboldranger175]

Great videos. I fish from bank mostly what depth should use for deep to shallow. Thanks

[@codyallen9188]

Great video! Crankbaits are my goto lure!

[@philipnewman5213]

For the ultra shallow, why not just use a wakebait? Sorry if this has been ask. Love the channel. My go to for anything bass. I truly appreciate what you both do. Thank you so much.

[@jaymans3412]

Thank you for the great tips, keep up the work. You are very helpful

[@josephrodriguez5566]

This time of year, I might be crazy but it works. I put 3 mr. twistys on each trebles with just white, and chartreuse and it works a lot. Give it a shot.

[@loizaking4964]

Just started fishing thanks for the advice

[@bojudd1965]

Matt I would to get a comment about water temp guidelines (generally speaking) of when to start considering the tighter wobbling baits and when to move to the flat sides. Thank s Bo

[@waynelagarde7956]

So glad I bought 8 of the R2s Biggie and smalls a while back they are absolutely sold out everywhere ive looked.

[@jaykinsey8204]

I use the realis 50ssr kabuki. It's seems to be a killer here in Arizona.

[@nrt440]

Great video, unbelievable info 👍👍👍. Thanks Matt. The Englishman

[@haciendadad]

I've never tried a squarebill, and I didn't even know there was a difference between a crankbait and a squarebill. I definitely want to try this ASAP. I looked at my lures collection and I have about 5 crankbaits and 1 small squarebill, I am going to buy a couple more. I also need to figure out my spinner reel too, not sure if I'll ever figure that one out. It is a decent one, a Garcia Pro Max, but I need to practice with it.

[@carlburr1462]

Hey Professor Matt, thank you for the amazing in depth content!! what are you're thoughts on the Jabber Jaw 60. Have you fished it?

[@billlavoie7272]

Great info ! Thank you .

[@billjames466]

So helpful man, really appreciate it.

[@zachshott7833]

The square bill rabbit hole is a deep one! Got a 3600 deep box packed full of em and cant get enough lol. I really wanna try out Duo's new Apex square bill

[@gsloat2424]

hey Matt N Tim! Have you guys tried the Storm Arashi Silent and Rattleing squarebills? they have an auto adjusting line tie, ar bulbous yet not too light, they have a beautiful motherboad wide squarebill and hey the top done, I picked em up on clearance at sportsman warehouse as they got ready for new ones!! Sold out in 1 day! How do you like them, fellas!?

[@mattcowboy99]

Just put an order in for a couple Fat John 50s! Can’t wait to fish them!

[@matthewhairell1456]

Should check out the 6th Sense Curve Finesse Squarebill. Smaller profile and dives 1-3 ft. An odd SB technique that works for me fishing out the back of the boat as a co-angler is fishing it like a jerk bait. I reel it down to the right depth, pause, jerk jerk, pause, reel in.

[@dustinwalker8152]

Matt, if you haven't already, try the Megabass P5 Destroyer Madbull model for squarebills. It's like the 845 CBR but more refined. Also I know you love and recommend the Spro cranks and they are amazing cranks, but check out the NIshinne RB. All 3 of the shallow models are phenomenal for the same places/times as the shallow Spro cranks and the Lucky Craft BDS 3.

[@dustinwalker8152]

Also was that an Aldebaran on your fluoro setup?

[@Frewsfishn]

Looks like it for sure. Maybe a Matanium mgl

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for the heads up Dustin, I haven't given the Nishines a fair try yet 👍You have a keen eye, that was an Aldeberan MGL. I often throw my tiny cranks on them and that one was paired to an 864 deep flex specifically for the fat spro 50/BDS1 combo. It's still too early to give a full assessment... need to catch some more fish this fall to be comfortable with it.

[@dustinwalker8152]

TacticalBassin Not a problem, I know from all of the videos that you guys are clearly squarebill/shallow water crank junkies as am I. If you do give them a go, I hope you like them and they are as good to you as they’ve been for me. I love that, throwing square bills on 7’2” rod with an Aldie!!! Such an awesome little reel!

[@CanadianBasserman]

time to take out them crank baits!! awesome!!

[@johnbowe8775]

For the shallow cranking could you use a shallow shad rap or a kvd 1.0 with schools of 2 inch blue back hereing over sand or rock points

[@03clarkkent03]

I’ve not had that much success this year but I’m willing to try this. I’m a bank fisherman who hopes this will work in my local ponds.

[@flannel872]

Remember, when your bank fishing pretend your bow hunting for fish. Thoroughly and stealthily cover that water right in front of you first; consider your clothing to break up your silhouette on outings. Grey for cloudy days, light blue for clearer days, & consider camo/flannel/dull colors to mask your silhouette when your immediate background isn't so open. Walking right up to the edge and trying to bomb a cast to the opposite bank in a neon green shirt will decrease the amount of action you get. Be methodical, and remember fish can see out of the water very well, and that sound travels 5 times faster in water than in air. Be the apex predator, and check your drag settings before that first cast.

[@blkfshrtv4926]

Thank you for the information. Ibplan to try it for pike this fall.

[@parkerb9010]

Temps in Ga randomly dropped to low 60s night only hitting mid 70s in day. Couldnt catch anything early so I just sat and watched. Noticed schooled fish swimming by the bank in a V, almost a chain of comand type thing. Waited and noticed blow ups near the bank. They were hearding those shad into the shallows. Cught a spot and a 3lb larg in 3 cast. I guess my point is dont get frustrated just sit watch and listen. Sometimes Nature will let you know what to do.

[@edmelungeon2239]

What do you guys have against Bass Pro shops? Their cranking rods are awesome for $100. Pair that with a lews Lfs speed spool & you have a great combo for about $200. Casts great & has good feel.

[@traviswaller6135]

Hey Matt...The Cabela's Big Bass Tournament is getting fired up here in the east and because of covid, it is being held in the fall. Would you give us a video explaining what you would do if you had to catch that one huge bass in the fall?

[@tylerhansen143]

Have you guys got to try out the new SLX crank bait rods yet?

[@chaz1387]

Can you guys do a in depth video of glide baits? I just got the s-waver and I need some tips to catching big bass on it

[@BuLLeTz608]

I think they already have, look back at their older videos.

[@alexsolomon1636]

Look into the older vids there’s a few in depth ones. I know for fact Matt said in one of those videos that big glide baits are a grind type of bait. Your going cast after cast looking for that 1 big bite from a big bass that happens to be near and hungry.

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

Yip. We have large AND smallmouth bass here. I have only fished largemouth as smallmouth is not close to the province i live in. We went fishing yesterday and caught 42 largemouth bass between the three of us. Unfortunately all were quite small with the biggest about 2.6 pounds.

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

Are you guys gonna come out with a Tactical SD and Tactical MD? Thanks for the videos every week!

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Awesome job Matt 🔥👍

[@GeneticPLoft]

I just want you guys to come up around IL or Mo so I can meet you hammers!

[@benray1972]

Hey Matt I was wondering your thoughts on the Bandit Footloose if you was familiar with it...? Its a 0-2ft bait with a tighter wiggle.

[@tomselick6983]

Nail on the head when u talked about considering depth!! I just learned that yesterday. Also can you make Tim respond to my veritas question?

[@greenpighunter6930]

Excellent. Thanks

[@GuyNixJR]

Love all the content!! 👍👍

[@mrsmith5689]

What about the west coast/Arizona...I here north an south but not the west. We had like 1 inch of rain all year lol

[@jacobproveaux]

Have y’all tried the squarebill from 13 fishing that has a metal bill? I picked one up today in a craw pattern. I’m ready to try it

[@brettmontey8762]

I went out yesterday and I noticed that the grass was pulling away fairly easy. I'm wondering if I should start to stay way from the grass? At my lake there is only smallmouth, the water temp was around 65 degrees and there is an algae bloom. I'm starting to figure out these smallies better but need a lot of tips.

[@chriss.8147]

My local pond was recently dyed a heavy dark blue, any tips on what color lures I should be throwing?

[@dominiconate528]

Chartreuse crankbait bud

[@oFLATSMASTERo]

So im thinking about buying my first squarebill crankbait setup. I was looking at the shimano expride 6'10" medium glass with a curado dc spooled with 12lb sunline assassin. I mostly kayak fish the susquehanna river in PA. Just wondering your thoughts on this setup for what I'm planning to do, thanks guys.

[@ViaHook]

Talk about us ponds guys in the southeast that deal with a solid wall of weeds/junk in the shallows lol. Wall of junk doesnt fade until February lol

[@Frewsfishn]

You can still find those small open areas plus the square bill does go through a descent amount of grass. Not matting tho. I live in Florida so I got you for sure. Punching rig most of the time.

[@bigfah2506]

Don’t use them, I’m a bank buster and rarely fish squarebills because of all the vegetation.

[@ViaHook]

I wasnt pertaining to cranks. Just in general. Question geared towards the younger crowd or new anglers just starting. And they only have one or two ponds as an option and give up due to frustration.

[@florida951sooner.6]

Tough to throw here in nwf.

[@61sasquatchwilson74]

Try an underspin on a senko

[@chrisclift540]

Guys, I got some of the #4 gamakatsu treble hooks for my squarebills. They looks like the same size as the existing hooks on the larger squarebills, but they look too big for the smaller squarebills. Would you put the #4s on there or go with the smaller #6s?

[@BobbyLunsford83]

Now that you guys are closer to the east, you need to swing by Maryland for some snake head fishing. Especially since you guys love frog fishing.

[@gewglesux]

Any folk here from Long Island NY? Curious to see you have tried these Baits. I don't even know if a LI Bass would even know what a Shad is.

[@daviddawson5136]

What about balsa baits, especially hand carved versions?

[@convexwave8523]

So in lakes around me there aren't shad, we have mainly sunfish, trout, bass and very small populations of craws would that change the go to color of baits? Also For the fall bass coming up shallow, any tips for bank fishing for them?

[@uneathharrison]

Fish are crazy close to shore In shallow water early morning right now. I went out at break of dawn and caught a 3 lber bank fishing with a rat at it got exploded on not even a foot out from bank. Now I need to get out and run a square in the shallows first thing.

[@richardhernandez9249]

Will the wake bait work they go like 1 foot deep saw a bunch at academy outdoors sells them under h20 express brand. I picked up a bunch of 1.5 kvds for bank fishing when i came across the wake bait hope it works like the square bills.

[@joshawagillis9966]

Good to know information

[@johnboerger7029]

Did you take of your other console on the champ?

[@milesdoesmagic4617]

Hey tactical basin. I was curios if you guys had a combo for all around reaction baits. Specially crank-baits and jerkbaits. Under 200$ this would be so helpful.

[@ssoutdoors9828]

Miles does Magic lews just came out with their KVD series stuff. They have a cranking specific reel and an entire cranking series of rods. I’d check them out

[@milesdoesmagic4617]

S&S Outdoors ok thanks

[@paulksicinski6181]

What about shallow running Rapala lures Like Fat Raps

[@toddyell4440]

Has anyone used 6th sense bait and tackle? There colors schemes seen great, but will it translate to bass in the boat?

[@marioortiz7264]

Why don’t y’all every throw bluegill colors? Just curious love the videos

[@moose6666]

Has anyone ever tried grinding off part of the lip to make it run shallower?

[@Ka1h_kjr]

Better get them now tacklewarehouse is selling out ever timd they post a video about what fishing lures to use...

[@1969rebelhippie]

Any tips for fishing a lake with very clear low water?

[@martyzuno4807]

I like to call myself the crank bait king and I’ve got none of these variants...crazy !!!

[@jimcorbett4115]

Have you guys tried the 6th Sense curve finesse squarebill? I've had great luck with it ultra shallow

[@Frewsfishn]

Most definitely.

[@hunternixonfishing2500]

It’s an awesome little squarebill

[@greenpighunter6930]

Are the packages marked for left or right curve turners?😁

[@Plee92]

I smash with that lure. Ultra shallow like u said

[@TJ_Loves2fish]

Academy's H2O Xpress brand makes a super shallow squarebill with a wide wobble. Dives 0.5-1.5ft.

[@minnickart]

Check out the OSP squarebill. Max depth 2 inches 😉

[@tacticalbassin]

We fish that one as well, great bait 👍

[@ddempsey83]

Do yoy feel it matters whether you use a graphite or glass rod??

[@Mjones8383]

We need this for spotted bass. Those super clear super deep rocky lakes that are 95% spotted bass.

[@bigfah2506]

Would you recommend a bluegill pattern for areas where the main forage is bluegill/sunfish?

[@gambit2129]

Absolutely! Match the hatch! But chrome is still good. But I would definitely go with a bluegill if you dont have minnows of some sort.

[@buddymccormack8668]

This year when you start the buyers guide videos would you consider going in a more "technique specific" direction ? like, jerkbait rods at different price points, squarebill rods, frog rods,.... I ask that because that's the direction I am trying to go with my rod collection, and I'm willing to bet other fans are doing the same thing. Hopefully other fans will give their opinions as well.

[@tacticalbassin]

When we do buyer's guides the videos are coming out 6 days a week to make it in time but we might be able to work some of that in 👍 If you have specific questions feel free to ask them any time.

[@buddymccormack8668]

@@tacticalbassin I would greatly appreciate that !

[@TheGreatBambi13]

Does the 5 in 845 mean heavy power?

[@handydadhs8661]

Wouldn’t the fat jon 50 be considered a wakebait? What would be the difference?

[@MrJudicater]

Soooo, if there's no market for those ultra shallow squarebills and you've already made a successful deep crank.... when's the Tactical Squarebill getting released?

[@toddc2394]

How cold of water do you burn a squarebill?

[@BobbyLunsford83]

Your favorite reel for this technique changed this year. Last year it was a chronarch mgl and now it’s a bantam mgl. What factors came into play that made you switch your reel?

[@tacticalbassin]

Great question. The Bantam is much more adaptable to light weight baits. We're getting better distance and more accuracy.

[@shtty17]

So I got a biggie crank in a mystery tackle box a few years back. Mine doesn’t have a rattle. Did they once have a silent biggie offering or did I get a factory seconds?

[@tacticalbassin]

They used to make a silent 👍

[@shtty17]

TacticalBassin thanks! I knew you’d know 👊🏼

[@andrewwolf4963]

Lol funny how similar the 6th sense is to the others, when googan made their cranks Ben Milliken made a video saying they stole the crank from 6th sense lol

[@boppinkid1991]

All my ponds are covered in grass STILL. I need a weedless option for this

[@richardbossman9875]

Check out their videos on squarebills, Matt did one on ripping through weeds using squarebills and stiff rods.

[@blahblahmilbury]

If you haven’t, you guys should check out Duo Realis’ crankbaits. They’ll blow your minds

[@jacobcleckley3043]

When do you guys throw a squrebill in a craw pattern?

[@bankhead2]

Does a square bill work for mossy shallows? I find myself catching more moss then fish. Lol

[@tacticalbassin]

Yes, if you adapt it properly. Thats what the 2nd half of this video is about 👍

[@jesseshumaker2718]

TB, you guys should reach out to the Dean Pete Gluzsek over at BassU and see if you can perform some 1 hour long in depth training sessions. I'm sure you are just touching the knowledge we all want to hear, here on youtube, and i would gladly pay for your super indepth secrets. thanks guys

[@Czarlite]

Which Plano Edge lure box is that? Got to get over $50....

[@tacticalbassin]

This one --> bit.ly/3dbdbby

[@mountcreek23]

In my experience I usually catch dinks when fishing with a square bill. I have better luck with a 3.3 keitech to catch more quality fish in the fall. Is that the same way with y'all?

[@datruthhurts3984]

I totally agree..rather catch some quality then fill the boat with dinks.seems like belly weighted keitech works year round and I get bigger fish around bait