Crankbait Lips 101: How Each Lip Style Affects Lure Action
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- Shopping for Crankbaits can be overwhelming if you don’t know the differences in Crankbait lips. There are lots of different styles and in this video I’ll go over the differences so you can choose the right bait for the cover your fishing.
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This was exactly what I needed to learn. Thank you brother!
you bet!
Wow, another great video, simple to understand, covered most the options out there, and you do a great job of not overwhelming. I really appreciate that. Having said that, I’ll contradict myself,, knowing what the crankbait differences are is in reality just the starting point, now we have to learn how to fish them, such as proper rods, line type an weight, angler induced action, conditions and I’m sure much more. Crank baits could be a whole series of videos. I really like your instruction style, your tips are always great. Thanks for taking the time to put these videos out and pass forward your knowledge and experience.
Yeah Ive got a whole lot of ideas for crankbaits. I will need to break them down into styles otherwise theres just to many crankbaits to discuss. It would be an hour long video.
One of my favs....the great white wiggle wart and a chartuse one from big lots. Won a lot of money from the latter. Lol
awesome! thanks for sharing!
Great topic! Learned a few things about a couple of the bills I don’t regularly use. Might have to give them a try.
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Browsing for crankbait info and came across this video. I'm glad I did! While I'm not new to fishing, I've never really employed crankbaits, this information is great. Now it's time to take my boys to the tackle shop and buy a few types to experiment with!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Dude you keep cranking out great views thanks!
Thanks!
Good quality info as always. Great mention of scatter rap bills for learning Anglers. As you know gaining confidence in techniques is a huge step towards a well rounded angler. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the positive feedback!
Great info and thanks a lots.
Glad it was helpful!
Great info Matt, I'd definitely recommend this one to new crankers! Lip shape, lip material and thickness, body shape and thickness, body material, point of line tie, hook size... oh man, there are so many factors you can tinker with to make changes in action to crankbaits!
It really does get overwelming!
Great video Matt! Thank you for answering my question! I think you hit it right on the head 🎯! I hope this helped out people that didn’t know the difference in all these bill shapes out there. I always wondered what was the deal with the circuit board lips! I didn’t know they flex!! Once again thank you for the content. I will be thinking of more stuff for the future! 💪🏽🤙🏽
Any time!
Great job, learn a little each time. Topics.. $100 vs $450 rods. Ned vs wacky vs neko could be another thanks
Great ideas! Thanks!
Have you tried the Strike King Hybrid? That's a different bill also. They go from top water on down. I think they're awesome! Also I would like to find a medium heavy rod to throw light lures. Hope you can recommend. Also for anyone reading this, I would like some feedback.
I love it
Great stuff
Thanks!
Thank you for making this video. I learned a lot on this one.
Glad it was helpful!
@@MattStefanFishing very good video. Thanks for going through this and providing so much detail.
More great info ! What are your go to deep diving crankbaits?
Depends but I like the berkley dredgers, Strike king XD's and Rapala DT's
Do you ever add scent to crank baits. Or only soft plastics
Matt, best information I have seen on any video on this topic! Good job. I may have missed a video on this topic, but I would much appreciate knowing if you have special ways or techniques for handling Fluorocarbon line. I believe I know its advantages, but since I started using it about 6 months ago, I am developing a hate hate relationship. I have tried line conditioners, and it still drives me crazy. I believe I have found Seaguar InviszX to be the easiest to work. I am using it mostly on baitcasters, and its making me crazy. A video with some hands on and tips would help me I believe. It wouldn't hurt to see you catch a 5 lber with it. Thanks.
Good idea ill put it on the list!
Great stuff Matt! Maybe do one on finese fishing sir!
Sounds good!
HI Matt. New subscriber. Thanks for this information. I have always been a little confused by some of the bill shapes and the benefits of each. Can you maybe follow up with L-shaped bills? I would guess that is a wake style?
Thanks for subscribing! I actually thought about putting the L shape in the video. The "L" bill is designed to be a shallower running bait usually diving 3-6ft deep creating a tight wobble. It can be a great diving lip in high pressured areas!
Do you Ever apply sense to crank baits or is it only soft plastics
I've seen L shaped bills on crankbaits. I'd love to know how they work in the water. I really can't seem to find anything about them. If you could give any examples that would be greatly appreciated
tight wobble with good deflection but dont run as deep
Awesome video and great information! I have a question about flat side cranks, do they still get bit good when water warms up throughout the summer? I kinda get confused with all the different views on only fish it in colder water
Yes they do. I like to look at it as they excel in early spring, but then all the other wider wobbling crankbaits get better as the water warms. Therefore, they all work at that point and the flat sides no longer have their luster. But they still work well. The fish also start going deeper as the water warms and its hard to get flat sides down to them.
@@MattStefanFishing thanks much appreciated tips/info
Hey Matt. Really enjoy watching your videos and trying to learn some more about this sport I enjoy so much. I have a question though.
What are you thoughts on red hooks both treble for cranks and EWG for plastics?
I honestly haven't seen a difference in performance when using one hook color over the other. Sorry I don't have a better response but I'm indifferent. I prefer black before red, and would take both well before I used silver.
@@MattStefanFishing thanks for the input. I appreciate it. I really enjoy your videos and feel as though I have learned some good stuff from you.
@@dustinhess7313 thanks for the kind words!
Does Storm still make the Yourashie series? I think those all had circuit board lips. Also, I’m certain I spelled that wrong, but don’t know how to spell it.
Haha Yes storm still makes the arashi series.
Quick question, when retrieving these baits do you always just have a steady retrieve or do you stop an go? Do you ever use your rod on the retrieve or do you always use you reel on the retrieve?
Ill do everything but straight retrieve. So ill impart action with both the rod and reel. Its really important to change the pace of the crankbait. That's what generates the majority of the bites so id recommend not just straight retrieving.
@@MattStefanFishing thanks for the reply! I highly appreciate it! 💪🏽🤙🏽
The length of the lip will still determine depth as well?
it definitely has an impact on it
@@MattStefanFishing ive started hand carving lures so ive been learning the reason behind a lot of it. A lot of the lure making videos on CZcams never really touch on it. . Thanks for this video. It was very helpful