STOP Fishing LIPLESS CRANKBAITS Like This (4 Lipless Mistakes)

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Published 2021-11-05
Lipless crankbaits, like Rat-L-traps, are some of the best all times lures that any bass fisherman can own. However, I do feel like in recent years they have been put on the back burner in fishing.

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There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to fishing a lipless crankbait. One thing that a lot of people tend to do is assume that all Lipless cranks are created equal. Not only do the have different sounds and shapes, but they also dive differently and fall differently.

I think that a lot of people also assume that lipless cranks are only for fishing in grass situations and that is just not true. Fishing on rock flats for smallmouth bass is one of my favorite ways to catch bass!

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All Comments (21)
  • @ibanez2010
    This was the year of lipless cranks for me. I can't believe all the ways I caught fish on them; burned in shallow water, rip and pause like a jerkbait, slow rolled on bottom, bounced off rocks, etc. Just tonight I caught two keeper walleyes on back to back casts with the lipless. Good video keep it up.
  • @Bassinngassin
    Great video! One tweak I like to make to my lipless cranks is I take some wire cutters and cut off the front most hook on the front treble. So it’s got 5 hooks instead of 6. I find that it makes it wayyy less likely to snag and doesn’t seem to affect my hookup ratio. Since when it’s moving that front hook hugs up to the body, I just eliminate the hook that’s hanging down pointing forward.
  • @jgfleet
    I have a love hate relationship with your channel. I'm learning so much but you keep pointing out that I'm doing some stuff wrong 😂
  • Before I watch this I'll comment one of my favorite ways to work a lipless is like a jig. Let it hit the bottom and soft lift ups. An awesome retrieve. I have a special way of using it. Floro over mono. A medium heavy 7 6 with fast action and high speed reel. I keep my rod high for sensitivity and some 5 and 6 lb bass have hit like blue gills. I kill it that way and barely lose any fish. You'd have to check my video to see my unique way. Plus lv500 over Rattle trap 7 out of 10 times.
  • @davidvigeant7542
    Really enjoy the subjects you discuss that are things one just doesn't think about when it comes to lures. Some things are so simple that I have to wonder how I didn't think of it before. I'm starting the MLF BFL's this season as a co and learning from your videos, I have had come to realize I didn't know half what I thought I did about fishing. It's made it a great journey this last year adding to what I thought I knew. I feel genuinely that you have added so much to my game and have increased my potential to fulfill my dream of competitive bass fishing. Thank you.
  • I just saw this video. I live in Texas and only fish ponds from shore. You are correct as to how effective they can be. I use the stop and go retrieve. I never tried the yo yo method but will try it in the future. I appreciate what you do.
  • @chrisboyd1408
    I just ordered two BASS Hats. Great video as always. I think we (fishermen) get way too complicated and use too much "Special gear". I need to slow down sometimes and NOT over think lure planning in the overall strategy. Lipless crankbaits, tubes, and plastic worms would probably fill your limit each trip out.
  • @garrettm5408
    The EWG Mustad triple grips are an absolute must change I make on most every lipless and jerkbait bait I have. I have noticed a significant difference in getting those fish into the boat and not losing them. The moderate to slow bend rod action is also a must as it reduces the chances of you from pulling the bait out of the fish's mouth. I built my own lamiglass composite rod specifically for this type of fishing and the first time I took it out was in a local SC tournament in February. Had 24 lbs of fish with a 8.24 lmb (second big fish of tournament) using that rod. Great video, it does confirm a lot of what I already do, so great job.
  • Caught my first bass last week on a blue back herring rat-l-trap. I’m obsessed with the lure now and addicted to fishing 🥳
  • @sharkillsbear
    I was thinking it was close to 800 LOL. Another great video Ty. Thanks for all the tips. I think an on the water lipless video would be cool. Helps me solidify what you're talking about with yo-yoing and reeling and stopping. Keep up the great work man!
  • @patflynn
    Great video Ty, thanks so much!
  • @Nate_Cross
    Great video, Tyler! The lipless is absolutely one of my primary confidence baits, especially the red eye shad.
  • Thanks as always. I was literally fishing a lipless today on the rip raff rock bank by the dam on my lake. Normally does well. Unfortunately I only got pike today but I will definitely be incorporating your tips
  • A great edge bait! Love them on a flat. I also use the old Brand Name trap as a sound stimulate to activate a bite! When pulling up the my area, I may be planning to fish a rig, flip, spinner bait or anything. I throw a trap at least once or twice then start my planned technique. I seem to get more bites!
  • Ripping a lipless through grass in the summer, and yo yo retrieve in the spring has been killer for me the past couple years. Make sure you have great hooks, and never give up 👍 👌
  • @levyp.5399
    You just got a new follower , thanks for these videos, greetings from lake Norman,north Carolina
  • @salteastsimon
    Lipless are my go-to if I'm exploring, that or a paddle tail swimbait on a weighted hook. ratlin vibes are my favorite, either the bass color or shad imitation. Red eye shad works well too from Strike king, and rattle traps. shoot ive done well on ozark trail lipless. if they are super finnicky i switch to minnow style pencil suspending baits.
  • Tyler you never talk about how you attach the lures to your line? Do you use snap swivels or not? What baits do you or do you not use a swivel? Last what knots do you use when attaching your lures to your line? Love your channel bro!!
  • South Florida and I love lipless gold baits. They look like gold shiners,