Shallow Crankbaits

Explore our collection of shallow crankbaits, designed to enhance your fishing experience. These lures are perfect for targeting fish in shallow waters, featuring a streamlined design that mimics the movement of baitfish. With vibrant colors and realistic finishes, they attract a variety of species, making them essential for any angler's tackle box. Crafted for durability and performance, our shallow crankbaits deliver exceptional action and responsiveness. Elevate your fishing game and increase your catch rate with these must-have lures tailored for success in shallow environments.

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Bomber Lures Shallow A Crankbait
  • Chartreuse Black
  • Green Pearl
  • Multi

Bomber Lures Shallow A Crankbait

$4.99

(6)

Looks good in the water, doesn ’ t get snagged easy. ... Works well, must have addition to your fishing collection ... Good action ... Great Bass Plug ... You got ta love Bagley

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5 Rlog
Looks good in the water, doesn ’ t get snagged easy.

5 Spider G
Smooth as silk on water and casting out also Just ordered some for both my sons

5 Ms0608
Works well, must have addition to your fishing collection

5 Honcho93
Great little crankbait for shallow water applications during spring, summer and early fall

5 John 4815
I bought this for a fall crankbait. Chartreuse is great on bright days. Runs shallow which is perfect for bank fishing.

Rapala Shallow Shad Rap Crankbait
  • Demon
  • Perch
  • Silver

Rapala Shallow Shad Rap Crankbait

$11.49

(12)

Also good in open shallow water. ... Great swallow bait for bass. ... GREAT IN SHALLOW WATER ... Great buy for a proven lure. ... Bought as part of a gift and they seemed to enjoy

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5 KC
Have caught more bass on this lure than any other over the course of close to 2 decades. Best colors are shad, crawdad and perch. Works for largemouth and smallmouth.

5 trb4me
This bait worked great for me and caught many fish. Unfortunately, the plastic lip broke off on mine.

5 stuball56
This is an excellent addition to any tackle box. Works great trolled, cast, and is also a great top water for bass. Cast it out onto the glass smooth morning/evening water, let it sit a minute, give it a couple twitches and........... BAM, fish on! Looks fantastic, and it works. Rapala are the only `` crank baits '' I use now.

5 4Man
Great bait. This order was to replenish my stock.

5 JimmyB1
I sorted through a clearance bin and found a special deal( Buy 5/Get 5). I located an assortment of Rapala Shallow Shad Raps and bought them. Great buy for a proven lure.

Bomber Lures Square A Crankbait
  • Multi
  • Apple Red
  • Chartreuse Black

Bomber Lures Square A Crankbait

$4.99

(19)

Nice bait! ... Works well ... [ These are really good little crankbaits.. they swim true out of the box. I ’ ve been using them for 20 plus years ... Perfect addition to the tackle

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5 Fishing12345
This product is a great lure for fishing in a pond.

5 LibbyW
Works well and perfect for fishing. Perfect addition to the tackle box.

5 Eric H.
I have some of the older Bomber Square A's and they are great, used these on Rice Lake in CA and had a great time catching some nice bass!! Saw these new colors and had to add some of these to my collection!!

5 Cha8484
I have snagged several smaller larger mouth bass with this lure Fish do chase this lure. One YouTube review i watched after I got it mentioned the hooks should be upgraded but no issues yet

5 HamHam
Well- made, solid lure for bass fishing. It will make a nice addition to my tacklebox.

Rapala Jointed Shallow Shad Rap Hard Bait

Rapala Jointed Shallow Shad Rap Hard Bait

$9.99

(3)

This bait has done me nothing but good! ... Great action and sound! ... Love the product! ... Love the product, great

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5 DanielT
Ive been through at least 5 of these mostly because I use this all the time my best bait to throw out so far! This bait has done me nothing but good! The rattle and action will for sure attract and trigger a chase.

5 Lockeness Monster
Love the product, great quality. Love the product!

5 Vt71
Casts well and great price with buy three, get three.

Rebel Crickhopper Hard Bait
  • Green Grasshopper
  • Brown Cricket

Rebel Crickhopper Hard Bait

$7.99

(8)

Great lure for late spring and summer ... When the grasshoppers start getting big in the summer in the south you can be sure to catch some fish on these! ... worth every

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5 Ok D
I bought this and it's so cool. And I mean, really cool

5 StephGulley
These are great lures. You go top water, it will go just below top water UI to 3 feet or so depending on reel speed... the action is the rule is great.. Bass, sunnies, crappie, pickerel, they all love this bait... it is my go to and it has never failed me... worth every dollar

5 Creek A.
one of the most fun lures to use in creeks in the summertime, the fish will smash it off the top of the water, all different species

5 FisherGuy75
When the grasshoppers start getting big in the summer in the south you can be sure to catch some fish on these! You can drop them on the surface and twitch them for top- water bites or reel them slow or fast for aggressive shallow water bites. Catches bass, bluegill, crappie, etc...

5 Bob
The Rebel Crickhopper is top choice to use for Bluegill Fishing. Whenever the lure hits the water, smaller panfish and sometimes large mouth bass will attack. If one color does not seem to be getting many hits, simply change over to a different one, move around, and enjoy another day of fishing! Lures work great even with just a simple Zebco 33 and some 4- 6# line.

6th Sense Crush Series Faint Rattle Crankbait

6th Sense Crush Series Faint Rattle Crankbait

$9.99

(22)

As the title suggests it ’s an awesome combo because it ’s a shallow diving crankbait with the rattle and action similar to a lipless crank. ... And the hooks are super sharp and hold the fish on through jumping and

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5 Caden01
Bought for my 13 yr old son. He loves it and was great deal.

5 Popper Man
Nice Bait, great color! Made very well. I 'm sure the fish will eat it!

5 Bobby b1818
Good crankbait with good action and hooks. Does n't rust like strike king

5 Traindg
Needed another crankbait to mimic Bluegill. Works great, has held up well bouncing off the bottom, rocks and submerged wood.

5 Deltona Dave
The hooks on these are dangerously sharp. I stuck myself like five times while taking it out of the box and tying it to my line

Strike King KVD Square Bill Silent Crankbait

Strike King KVD Square Bill Silent Crankbait

$8.49

(94)

I got this for Christmas and I am pumped to try it on the water because I have other KVD shallow crankbaits and they sure do catch fish! ... Definitely a great square bill with decent treble

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5 Trdchsr
Use them often and buy only KVD 1. 5! Always run true and hold up well around rock/concrete.

5 Mschwab30
I always use KVD hard bait. Dicks has the best price.

5 littlebuddymicah
Why would I rate a bait, without having the opportunity to use it yet? Because these baits WILL catch fish, they have before and of course these new replacements are of the same quality. If you stick to baits that have great reputations and have a proven track record, you can ’ t go wrong.

5 bassmaaster1
i bought this, and i want to let you know its one of the best squre bill baits on the market. dicks carries a good size and color selection for the price. its tops in my opionion. try some at your dicks store.

5 ESMITH72
These are a must for any swallow water angler. You can not good wrong with a squarebill.

Rebel Minnow Value Series Hard Bait
  • Bass
  • Silver/Black

Rebel Minnow Value Series Hard Bait

$5.99

(2)

I threw that sucker out there and caught myself the biggest, most beautiful maple tree. ... But I bet it would ’ ve been awesome

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5 joseph h.
i fished yesterday in brackish water by gulf coast. i caught 14 black bass, 3 bream and 1 21 inch speckled trout. fished 3 hours. tried several other lures and only caught 1 other fish great lure

5 Boymom_Erin
Caught on the first cast! I threw that sucker out there and caught myself the biggest, most beautiful maple tree. Yep, lost it on the first cast. But I bet it would ’ ve been awesome LOL

Rebel Classic 4-Pack Critters Lure Kit

Rebel Classic 4-Pack Critters Lure Kit

$16.99

(48)

Great value ... Great lure for bass ... Great kit for a new beginner angler ... Great little group of lures ... Great purchase. ... He loves this for bass fishing on the

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5
I used every option in this kit. First thing in the morning I used the pop R, and fish would hit it as soon as it hit the water. Once the sun was out, we switched to the crickhopper and wee crawfish. Kept catching them all day. At one point we got to a bigger section of river, tied on the little crank bait, and even started catching small bass! Perfect for every occasion!

5 Russell
i really enjoyed the options in the kit. You have crankbaits as well as a topwater popper. a lot of the time you do n't have to even crank the crickhopper. Wiggle it a bit and they will hit it on top. Crawfish and grasshoppers always great snacks for panfish and bass.

5 Cwat320
Fishing small Arkansas ponds and rivers I 've caught more crappie and bream on the little grasshopper than is ever imagine. If that does n't work, out comes the crawfish. These two alone are well worth the$ 10 for this kit. I do n't use the other two as much, but in my eyes they were free anyway!

5 Greg
Its 2012 and i 've had no luck catching any fish all season so far. I was shopping in Dick's looking for new line and maybe a new lure. I spotted this one and thought it looked promising. My fishing buddy had also said this was his favorite lure. I bought the `` Grasshopper '' looking one and tossed it in the water. Within seconds i got a fish on the hook. It was a sunfish but i was supprised at how fast the lure was attacked. I took the fish off the line and released it and threw the line back in the water and started to reel in slow. BOOM a nice sized bass comes up to the surface and chomps down the lure. I reel him in and release. This kept happening all night. I caught 8 fish in 1hour 30mins. This is definately one of my favorite lures now. If you want fish to go nuts over your lure, for the price, you cant go wrong with this one.

5 ASC8307
I started using most of these back in the 90s when I started fishing. So when I recently saw the 4- pack I picked one up to replace old and lost lures, and recommended it to my brother, who finally got into fishing. These lures are still some of my standbys, especially for smaller waters, even though I have hundreds more, and my brother relies heavily on them. I have been using the grasshopper since the beginning. Throw it under overhanging trees and near tall grass or cattails to imitate a bug that landed in the water. `` Twitch and pause '' to get fish's attn, rather than cranking it straight in, especially if the surface is calm. Works great for bluegills and bass. I bought the crayfish to fish in streams for trout and smallmouth bass. Works well in clear water and over rocky bottoms. The Wee- R( the little fish), in this color can imitate a fish or a crayfish. I was surprised at how effective it was. I caught a lot of bass in shallow rocky or muddy areas. Personally, I 've had less success with the popper, but I know people who swear by these things. Try it around dawn and dusk, or on overcast days( low light gives it a tempting silhouette), and experiment with a sharp twitch followed by a long pause, a series of quick twitches, then a pause, and other cadences until you find on that works.

Bandit Lures Walleye Shallow Jerkbait

Bandit Lures Walleye Shallow Jerkbait

$10.99

(10)

Great for early season walleye when they are shallow. ... Action at slower speeds is good. ... I liked the design and color scheme on this lure so I knew I had to give it a

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5 Walleyeslayer247
I liked the design and color scheme on this lure so I knew I had to give it a try. First time out, not even on the water 15 mins and BAM! Snagged a beautiful walleye.

5 Capt. J.
I bought this series to run behind Divers on Lake Erie. three Man limit before noon and another three man limit after 1: 00 PM Very Good bait.

5 Jim the Walleye Slayer
Long casts. Great action. Great color scheme. Very good Walleye lure!

5 YakRanger24
Great for early season walleye when they are shallow. Great action and rattle

5 wlum
Bought it on facetime with a buddy, ended uo catching me a walleye first cast

Strike King Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait

Strike King Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait

$8.49

(164)

Good bait for fishing. ... The red eye lipless is the best crank bait for year round bass. ... This lure is so versatile for both bank and boat anglers, ripping it or casting with various retrieves, you are sure to catch quality

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5 Leighton
I just wanted to say that this product works really great for what I 'm fishing for. Thanks again

5 ScottBendsRods
Great lure for year round. Bought a few of these just to have.

5 Bassfun
If your looking for a good lipless crank.... it's hard to beat a Strike King!! 3rd cast out of the box I landed a lunker!!

5 crankybass
The first time I used this lure I caught a 24 '' northern pike. The lure preformed well, took the abuse, and I have actually bought a second one in case of loss. The color pattern I purchased was the Gold/Black Back.

5 Hawg Hunter
Bought this bait to get ready for the Fall shad migration on my home lake. They have not totally moved up yet, but I still picked up a few bass plus one 12 lb catfish. The bait ran true out of the package& gives off a lot of vibration. I get best results by sweeping my rod sideways, quickly reeling up the slack& then repeating.

Rapala Ultra Light Rippin' Rap Lipless Crankbait

Rapala Ultra Light Rippin' Rap Lipless Crankbait

$9.99

(7)

Slightly improved action than rattling rapala. Sometimes spinning around when you cast it against the wind. ... Can cast really good even with a bait caster and is fairly aerodynamic, lands straight and belly down `` 99% '' of the

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5 Zck96
This is a great all around lure. I buy it in the uv green tiger and it kills on days when nothing else works. I have caught almost every type of freshwater game fish in my area south eastern NY with this lure including but not limited to trout, bass, pickerel, muskies and perch. This is an essential part of an anglers tackle box.

5 TheJoker
I like this little crankbait. Casts far and I just rip it out of grass and brush. You can catch bass with this thing. I got mine in the Orange Tiger UV.

5 HaiZack
Definitely my go to lure. If you just wan na catch a fish tie one of these on. Its small but VERY loud for a tiny lipless crankbait. Can cast really good even with a bait caster and is fairly aerodynamic, lands straight and belly down `` 99% '' of the time. I use this for both salt and fresh water. Ive caught panfish of many sizes along with bass, chain pickerel, crappie, white+ yellow perch, red drum, baby striper barely longer than the bait to 20+ inchers. Its just a fish catcher! Colors I mainly use for this are helsinki shad and blue chrome( pure personal opinion but Im sure all the colors work). Im trying the pink tiger next! Random: This was one of the first rapala lures Ive ever bought back in the day( Im only 18, lol) and it quickly became a lure I always had faith in. Whenever I was feelin one of those `` not so serious '' kind of fishing days Id always have at least one of these in my mini tackle crate.

5 Chris524
I bought this about a week ago tried it a couple times I have n't caught anything yet but I have a split body tiger color and it works great sometimes it's my go to

5 BuffaloFiggs
Action is incredible on this, and the size is pretty well suited for 2lb+ largemouth bass. Really fun to jig, and catches fish.

Bomber Lures Model-A Crankbait

Bomber Lures Model-A Crankbait

$4.99

(16)

They are still very good baits and very versatile. ... This classic Smallmouth Bass catching lure won ’ t break the bank! ... Glad to see Dicks carrying Bomber

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5 JP22
This classic Smallmouth Bass catching lure won ’ t break the bank!

5 Ron St
I bought this item lest than a month ago and looks ang feels great

5 RK59
These baits have been around a long time. They are still very good baits and very versatile.

5 Joseph D.
Great price and fast shipping lures or very nice and would recommend to buy

5 JayPee22
Loved the size and action. Catch fish right away. Sturdy and easy to use. Love it.

Eurotackle Z-Viber Crankbait

Eurotackle Z-Viber Crankbait

$6.99

(4)

I have used this a few times ice fishing this year and i get alot of strikes and good fish with this. ... Great looking lure ... Great ice fishing lures ... Works

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5 Leeline
Only baits I used this season. Caught perch bass pickerel and other panfish.

5 Peck_100
Bought these for ice fishing pan fish and big perch on the Saginaw bay. I haven ’ t been able to test them out but by the looks of them they will do some damage.

5 Schmidtkaeden
Works great. Used it a week later on the ice and slammed em.

5 Girth brooks
I have used this a few times ice fishing this year and i get alot of strikes and good fish with this.

Strike King Pro Model Series 5XD Crankbait

Strike King Pro Model Series 5XD Crankbait

$8.99

(31)

When those largemouths start to go a little deeper, this is perfect for those mid- depth fish. ... The 5XD is heavy enough to chuck a long cast, and runs deep without overpowering my heavy powered, moderate action, crankbait

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5 bassman
Great product.

5 bean
This is a great lure for Large Mouths and Strippers. I have caught about 20 strippers in the last week with this lure. The water was muddy and this is the bait they were hitting

5 #1angler
Color and presentation are both very effective. First day using this crank landed a five pound bass in poor conditions, so I ca n't wait to try it in optimal conditions.

5 Bigfishleg
Deep diving at its best, this KVD 5XD gets down and stays down. I was hitting bottom at 15 and 17 feet. Very nice.

5 Hoot
Great action, sharpest hooks, and will catch fish!!!

Rapala Original Floating Hard Bait

Rapala Original Floating Hard Bait

$10.99-$11.99

(83)

Works perfect when fishing shallow ponds and lakes. ... Perfect weight, and easy to cast. ... I have been searching for this everywhere and finally found it ...

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5 Mike
Still one of the best fish catching lures out there. Got a nice stripped bass with it second cast of the day. Sometimes old is still good and the f- 9's are just that good

5 Wareagle
My favorite lure! Everything from trout to smallmouth bass.

5 Steve1876
Very good lure. I used the pay and pick up at the store, and it worked flawless.

5 BigB
Positively the best all around lure caught small mouth bass all day long in shanadoah river!!!

5 rmh1991
The original floating minnow is one of my favorite baits! I keep several in every tackle box I have. They catch all kinds of fish!

Rapala Rippin' Rap 06 Lipless Crankbait

Rapala Rippin' Rap 06 Lipless Crankbait

$9.99

(53)

Perfect for cold water fishing. ... Durable, consistent action ... Designed very well with the contour lines of an actual bait fish. ... Very sleek in design ... I ’ m so pleased with the performance, durability, and fish catching

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5 Triton Man
As the name implies, I 've had some really good success with this lure by letting it settle to the bottom and then rippin' it and letting it fall to near the bottom before rippin' it again. I 've caught muskie, pike, walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass on it. The walleye and smallmouth seem to like it the best. I have n't narrowed it down to one color either, mostly just the retrieve method. They are worth trying.

5 Iceman42
I 've used it a little every time I have went out this year, and it's never let me down. I 've gone 12 times this year and caught a bass on it 7 times.

5 sarc
Distinctive rattle thats different than other rattle baits. It deflects off of weeds nicely and really triggers a reaction bite.

5 thefishingboss
At first when i got this it was just a tackle filler but then one day the bass and other predetorial fish were just smashing bait fish in the weeds off a drop off so i decided to swim it slow off the shallow and then heavilly crank it off tye drop off and then boom a three pound small mouth just smashes the lure.

5 TurtleSF
Does what it says. Rip hard and you feel tons of vibration and resistance. Crank slower and you can see your rod tip bouncing. If you 're looking for a rip bait this is a good one to try.

Rapala Husky Jerkbait

Rapala Husky Jerkbait

$8.99-$9.99

(117)

Rapala Crankbaits are my favoirite ... This is such a great jerk bait during spring season bass fishing. ... The Rapala Husky Jerk baits continue to outshine other

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5 Leekman67
I like the design of this lure and from my fishing experience, I do feel you would have success. I like the sleek design and its appearance as it resembles a bait fish.

5 Fastrac75
Whether your trolling, casting, or drifting these lure are great! Walleye, northerns, and lakers with HJ 10 and bigger, the smaller ones for salmon, smallies, perch and big browns!

5 Chisleme1
I have n't caught one friggin fish with this some of a gum. But, boy is it fun to watch its action! Nuff said

5 CATINTHEHAT2
THESE HUSKY JERK CRANKBAITS ARE TOP OF THE LINE QUALITY! THEY HAVE A GREAT ACTION... CAST WELL... AND CATCH FISH! THEY SAY YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR... AND WITH THIS LURE... YOU CERTAINLY DO!

5 TheHiTorBowman
The Rapala Husky Jerk is fast becoming my favorite lure. From Large mouth to Crappie, from Small mouth to Blue gills, fish have attacked my silver husky Jerk's with relish. The other day, two hit my silver Husky Jerk simeltaneously and I landed both together. I now have several sizes in my tackle box and they are my go to lure.

G. Loomis GCX Crankbait Casting Rod

G. Loomis GCX Crankbait Casting Rod

$259.99

(1)

I will never forget this

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5 Koji Tac
It has been 1 year and 3 months since I came to the United States from Japan. I 've been lure fishing in various small lakes in Michigan since this summer. I bought this rod and was able to catch a 25in northern pike. This is my first experience because this fish does not exist in Japan. I will never forget this experience.

Rapala CountDown Hard Bait

Rapala CountDown Hard Bait

$9.99-$11.49

(19)

In smaller sizes, this is a great lure for early season smallmouth bass! ... Great for trout fishing, especially in rivers and streams. ... I love this bait it is so versatile I have caught bream, crappie, catfish and

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5 Jgoshea21
Got this about 3 weeks ago and amazing results first time out!!

5 Rugrb5
I have doing well on rainbow trout with the CD- 1& CD- 5 silver( Cant seem to find the CD- 3 ever). I prefer the CountDown( sinking) over the original( floating) models. Floating models are too light to cast well. The CD- 1 really seem to work well for trout, simulate minnows the trout feed on. Nice slow retrieve. They will ignore one size totally and then hit on a different size lure minutes apart so keep a couple different sizes and try until you find the one they want. Work for Bass as well.

5 Jebmlb1
This lure was exactly what I was looking for, small in size but attracts fish.

5 Huntinfool69
Bought this item last month and it did n't disappoint. Countdown depth 1 ft per second as advertised and controlled depth with retrieve. Landed 2 rainbows over 18 '' in an hour of casting the river...

5 Jermax
I purchased this Rapala at Dicks in San Luis Obispo. I 'm glad I did because, with it, I caught an 8. 1 pound Trout on March 25, 2019.

Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Mini Trap Lipless Crankbait
  • Chrome Blue Back
  • Chrome Black Back

Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Mini Trap Lipless Crankbait

$8.99

(6)

Easy to use. ... Great for fall bass let it sink to the bottom reel four times fast let it rest 5 sec and reel once more. ... Got it for my son! ... Traps are just great lures day in, day

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5 tcowboy
Was a really good sale, got two that were a little difference than plain chrome, should show better bait fish realism, I think they 'll be great in clear water. Traps are just great lures day in, day out.

5 Dross1191
Great for fall bass let it sink to the bottom reel four times fast let it rest 5 sec and reel once more. Fish hit most of the time on the rest

5 Zelly22
I bought this a month ago. The mini trap lipless crankbait is worth the money.

5 Alob737
Great lure. Easy to use. Works great, not much else to say, it ’s a fishing lure

5 Lana Dudley
This is his favorite lure he loves this one, he has it in different colors and sizes!

Dobyns Rods Maverick Crankbait Rod

Dobyns Rods Maverick Crankbait Rod

$109.99

(2)

It has become my go to jerkbait rod now. ... Excellent quality; very easy to cast light lures and has the backbone to land big fish ... Great

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5 CG2PointO
Excellent quality; very easy to cast light lures and has the backbone to land big fish

5 Bassman50
[ Bought about a month ago, wanted to try it as a jerkbait rod. It has become my go to jerkbait rod now.

New
Lew's Custom Lite SS Baitcasting Reel

Lew's Custom Lite SS Baitcasting Reel

$329.99

(2)

CASTING IS GREAT LIMTED LINE BUT THATS WHY I BOUGHT THE REAL ... THIS IS ANOTHER GRET REAL TO HAVE. ... The best ... The best when it comes to casting light bass lure- the best on the

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5 Drdanr
THIS IS ANOTHER GRET REAL TO HAVE. CASTING IS GREAT LIMTED LINE BUT THATS WHY I BOUGHT THE REAL

5 Dee97
The best when it comes to casting light bass lure- the best on the market

Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap

Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap

$8.99

(70)

Great for the dog days of summer and, cooler water temperatures. ... perfect rig for fishing ... Always quality product, works right out of package. ... This lure works great for

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5 Bs
Colors in this series are n't even on the manufacturers web site. Triple grip hooks coupled with new colors makes this a super series and a consistent producer.

5 BillS
No matter where I am fishing... I ALWAYS have a Rat- L- Trap tied on to one of my rods!

5 Millwood Lake Guide Service
Having ran Millwood Lake Guide Service for over 22 years in sw Arkansas, I can tell you dont hit the lake without a plano box full of these in various colors for varying water conditions. Because our lake can change color in a matter of hours with high wind and thunderstorms, I prefer the 3/4 oz Rat- L- Trap in 3- 4 basic patterns. Silverado, aka, Millwood Magic, Red Shad, Toledo Gold, and the newer Zombie patterns are hands down, best there is. I always have 3 rods rigged up with 3/4 or 1/2 oz sizes, and in muddy conditions go up to the 1 oz size for increased racket and chatter. Have lost count of the thousands of Florida Bass here we have caught and released on Traps from Spring through Fall and into the Winter months. Do n't leave the boat ramp without a few of these Bass Magnets!!

5 J
Good value for the money, especially if you find it on sale. Excellent choice to round out your gear with both hard and soft bait.

5 Captk88
Rat- L- Trap is the best lipless crankbait on the market that money can buy! The Rat- L- Trap comes in several different models and sizes to catch a wide variety of species in both fresh and salt waters. With a huge assortment of color variations, it will accommodate any angler's need for any situation. As a tournament angler myself, this is my go to bait and is always tied on for every tournament I fish. Whether you are a tournament veteran or just enjoy catching more fish, every angler needs a Bill Lewis Rat- L- Trap in their tackle box.

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Shallow Crankbaits

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  • What is a shallow crankbait and how is it used in fishing?
  • What are the key features to look for in a shallow crankbait?
  • What materials are commonly used in shallow crankbaits?
  • In what fishing conditions are shallow crankbaits most effective?
  • How do shallow crankbaits differ from other types of crankbaits?

Frequently Asked Questions For Shallow Crankbaits

A shallow crankbait is a type of fishing lure designed to mimic the movement of baitfish in shallow waters. These lures are typically used for targeting species like bass and pike in areas with limited depth. They are effective in covering water quickly and can be retrieved at various speeds to provoke strikes from fish.

When selecting a shallow crankbait, consider features such as the shape, diving depth, and color patterns. The shape can affect the lure's action and how it interacts with the water, while the diving depth is crucial for targeting specific fish habitats. Additionally, vibrant color patterns can enhance visibility and attract fish in different water conditions.

Shallow crankbaits are typically made from durable materials such as plastic or wood, which influence their buoyancy and action in the water. Plastic lures are often lighter and can be molded into various shapes, while wooden lures may offer a more traditional feel and unique swimming action. The choice of material can affect the lure's performance and longevity.

Shallow crankbaits are most effective in warm weather and during the spring and summer months when fish are actively feeding in shallow waters. They work well in areas with submerged vegetation, rocky structures, or around docks where fish tend to hide. Additionally, they can be used successfully in both freshwater and saltwater environments depending on the target species.

Shallow crankbaits differ from other types primarily in their diving depth and design. While deep-diving crankbaits are intended for deeper water, shallow crankbaits are designed to stay near the surface or just below it. This makes them ideal for targeting fish in shallow habitats, whereas other crankbaits may be better suited for deeper structures.