Return of the XCalibur Squarebill 2024
ABart61 reply :
Was reading about the lures used at Lake Eufaula in the MLF Tour Event. Found that Stetson Blaylock was throwing a new Booyah squarebill called the Booyah XCS 100. Supposed to be a recreation of the old XCalibur 100. Article stated the lure will be out this summer. But I found it was listed on Cabelas website and in the upcoming BPS Spring Classic flyer. Will be interesting if they are as good as the original XCalibur.
jimmyjoe reply :
There are two sizes. Anyone know how much they weigh? Thnx. jj
Michigander reply :
My squarebill tray is almost all Xcalibers, those things had something special going on. The only time I ever caught a double bass was on one of them.
drew4779 reply :
On 2/22/2020 at 7:01 AM, Michigander said:My squarebill tray is almost all Xcalibers, those things had something special going on. The only time I ever caught a double bass was on one of them.
Love the xcals. I've swam on a couple of occasions to free them of snags.
GreenPig reply :
Monkey's looking over my shoulder as I read this. So I'll have some soon.
Chance_Taker4 reply :
By far my favorite squarebill. I hope these new ones are just as good. If they are my wallet is going to hurt for a little while.
However the squarebills in the BPS flyer are not the same. Those are the cranks from the other "Excalibur" company.
JoePhish reply :
Figured it was just a matter of time before Booyah started producing these. Xcalibur Squarebills have a place in my arsenal because they run a bit more shallow than the standard square bill (0-3 ft). The Nest Robber Real Craw color is a good one this time of year. I'm hoping for the same colors and running depth out of the Booyah productions.
Edit: Just looked them up on Cabelas. Are they really selling for only $2.99? What a steal.
They also have Citrus Shad and Tennessee Special colors flip flopped.
jbsoonerfan reply :
On 2/22/2020 at 11:41 PM, JoePhish said:
Edit: Just looked them up on Cabelas. Are they really selling for only $2.99? What a steal.
They also have Citrus Shad and Tennessee Special colors flip flopped.
Well, not sure if it is an error or what. I looked for them on the BPS site and it says not available. Found them on Cabelas for $2.99 just like you said.
I ordered 28, so hopefully it's legit.
Hook2Jaw reply :
2.99? Oh boy.
TBAG reply :
Wow, I wonder how these compare to the OG.
Mr. Aquarium reply :
I did damage with these years ago. I need to dig em out again for my tournaments this year.
Glenn reply :
When Booyah bought Xcalibur, they bought the baits/molds/manufacturing as well. In fact, the Booyah One Knocker is exactly the same as the Xcalibur lipless crankbait. Only the name was changed.
So it's not surprising they're bringing the squarebill crank back on the market; and it will be the same exact Xcalibur bait. The "delay" is no surprise either, given Booyah introduced 2 new squarebills in the past 3 years. They needed to wait to launch this one.
jbsoonerfan reply :
Cabelas has them listed as 2 5/16" and 2 3/4". Would you say that would be 1/2 oz and 3/4 oz or like 3/8 and 5/8?
I originally ordered the 2 3/4" thinking they would be about 5/8 but now thinking they are probably a little heavier. SO now I am trying to decide if I need some of the 2 5/16" as well.
I think the XCS 100 was 2" - 1/2 oz and the XCS 200 was 2 3/4" - 5/8 oz so I am not sure where these will come in at.
Assuming they will be 0-3' divers as well?
drew4779 reply :
On 2/24/2020 at 12:33 AM, jbsoonerfan said:
I think the XCS 100 2" - 1/2 oz was and the XCS 200 was 2 3/4" - 5/8 oz so I am not sure where these will come in at
I weighed them about a month ago and if memory serves me, I believe you're right.
suzuki2903 reply :
monkey got me but wish there was more info as in weight a diving depth. couldnt find any info on booyah either, which seemed weird.
OnthePotomac reply :
Whoa, the spring classic flyer is out?
TBAG reply :
These are in stock locally at my Cabelas and I was there yesterday and hadn't seen this thread yet.
I might go tomorrow at lunch and grab some at that price.
So are these confirmed to be a replica of the Xcaliburs?
BTSyndrome reply :
/ You're lucky then.
My Cabelas shows them in stock, drove over there, only to be told they took them off the shelf and put all of them in the back. "You can't buy them until the sale starts now"... even though they have been on the shelf for sale from when they got them in a while back.
Why would you not want to be selling a product when you have the chance and instead now save it for later?
You've already had it on the shelf awhile for sale. (
stupidity) It's not like they were running out of them if they were just sitting on the shelf/peg.
TBAG reply :
On 2/24/2020 at 2:51 PM, BTSyndrome said:/ You're lucky then.
My Cabelas shows them in stock, drove over there, only to be told they took them off the shelf and put all of them in the back. "You can't buy them until the sale starts now"... even though they have been on the shelf for sale from when they got them in a while back.
Why would you not want to be selling a product when you have the chance and instead now save it for later?
You've already had it on the shelf awhile for sale. (
Might be the case at my store too, I didn't physically see them but wasn't looking.
I'm just going by what it says online and whats in stock at my store.
I'll run out there in a few hours and check.
I'm still trying to confirm whether these are like the old Xcalibur cranks.
The Spring Ad does say Excalibur not Xcalibur.
jbsoonerfan reply :
Straight from Stetson Blaylock's FB page:
@booyah_baits XCS 100 that I caught them on at St. John’s River! This bait is the exact remake of the old xcalibur bait that was so deadly! Same mold, same plastic, and some awesome colors! I’ll be showing you more of this bait as time
goes on????
I also went ahead and ordered 17 more of the 2 5/16 just to make sure I had some of each size while they were on sale. I got an email this morning with a tracking number saying they had been shipped.
Glenn reply :
Unless it says "Booyah", it's not the same.
TBAG reply :
On 2/24/2020 at 11:41 PM, jbsoonerfan said:Straight from Stetson Blaylock's FB page:
@booyah_baits XCS 100 that I caught them on at St. John’s River! This bait is the exact remake of the old xcalibur bait that was so deadly! Same mold, same plastic, and some awesome colors! I’ll be showing you more of this bait as time
goes on????
I also went ahead and ordered 17 more of the 2 5/16 just to make sure I had some of each size while they were on sale. I got an email this morning with a tracking number saying they had been shipped.
On 2/24/2020 at 11:57 PM, Glenn said:Unless it says "Booyah", it's not the same.
Yep, it does on the link below, but the Bass Pro Spring Sale flyer doesn't say Booyah at all, it calls them
"Excalibur square bill". I'm heading to Cabelas in a few and will update my findings.
https://www.cabelas.com/product/fishing/hard-baits/crankbaits/pc/104793480/c/104732280/sc/104284080/booyah-xcs-squarebill/3526666.uts?slotId=0
jbsoonerfan reply :
Looks like it says Booyah to me
ABart61 reply :
It looks like the flyer had the name misprinted. The ad shows what looks like the Rayburn Red color listed on Cabela's website. Another thing I noticed on the BPS flyer was that it's on sale at launch and regular price is $5.99.
cgolf reply :
Looks like everyone was excited for these to be back. Cabelas is showing them as sold out. I got my order of 17 of the 200 size, hope everyone else got theirs.
BTSyndrome reply :
I placed my order for in-store pickup and should be here in the next few days...
Even though my store has stock of these (not for sale until the, "spring classic"), I guess the warehouse has to ship my order to the store then I get to pick it up. 
I plan on repainting most of them anyways.
suzuki2903 reply :
i ordered one of each color and received mine already. both sizes dive 1-4 ft it says on the back of the package and they come with a oval split ring installed. quality seems good too. only regret is i didnt order more.
cgolf reply :
Alright, last night they were sold out, this morning in stock again at 3 bucks still. Not sure what happened last night.
Fishingmickey reply :
Thank you Bait Monkey, may I have another or fifteen please!
FM
DitchPanda reply :
Just ordered a couple rayburn red and a black chartreuse in the smaller size..can anybody who received there's already tell me the weight on these? Also does the hardware seem decent? I'm not expecting anything great hookwise for 3 bucks obviously
Jermination reply :
They’re here!
ReggieT reply :
How do they compare to the KVD 1.0 - 1.5 square bills?
I've been wearing em out with those the last few yrs.
Jermination reply :
On 2/28/2020 at 4:14 PM, ReggieT said:How do they compare to the KVD 1.0 - 1.5 square bills?
I've been wearing em out with those the last few yrs.
the small version is about the same size. I mainly ordered the big ones, they're noticeably bigger than the smaller ones
ReggieT reply :
On 2/28/2020 at 9:16 PM, Jermination said:the small version is about the same size. I mainly ordered the big ones, they're noticeably bigger than the smaller ones
Appreciate it...I am addicted to the KVD Chartruese Sexy Shad...what are your most productive colors in the XCalibur?
Jermination reply :
On 2/28/2020 at 11:52 PM, ReggieT said:Appreciate it...I am addicted to the KVD Chartruese Sexy Shad...what are your most productive colors in the XCalibur?
all 5 of the ones that i ordered i have pretty good success with, it's all dependant on the conditions. I'll say ive caught more big fish on the red than any other color though
monkshine reply :
Just stopped by Cabelas and as others have said they are not yet for sale. I asked one of the outfitters if they could confirm what color the Citrus shad was as someone earlier had mentioned that the Citrus Shad picutre on Cabelas website was flipped with the Tennessee Special. He brought out the baits and sure enough the green/blue one on the website shows Tennessee special but the label on the box said Citrus shad. The Tennessee Special was the white body and black top.
Also, on the back of the package the smaller one(2inches long) shows a weight of 1/2 oz(also just noticed the website says the small one is 2 5/16 inches but the box said 2 inches. The larger one is either 5/8 or 3/4 oz(if someone who already has these can confirm the larger ones weight that would be appreciated.) He wouldn't let me take a picture and I forgot as soon as I walked away.
Hope this helps someone
Edited by monkshineadded info on length
jbsoonerfan reply :
I received all 45 of mine lol
I will look to see exactly what the box says when I get home. I think I remember, but I don't want to tell you wrong.
OG Crankster reply :
monkshine reply :
On 2/29/2020 at 6:00 AM, OG Crankster said:
Thanks for posting this
TBAG reply :
So, just wanted to update everyone on this.
My local Cabelas store, which is about 3 miles form my work said online they have all colors and both sizes "in stock at store"
Well I finally made it out today and had a similar experience from other posters in this thread. I searched the crankbait aisle and all end caps to no avail. I got approached by an employee who was very nice and eager to help. I told him what I was looking for and he immediately said, "yeah, they're in the back and nobody is allowed to bring them out or touch them unitl March 13th".
I told him that Cabelas website showed them in stock at this store and it gave me the option of buying online and picking up in store. He was an awesome employee and immediately said "the remake of the old Xcaliburs are gonna be hard to get and I can't even touch them until the sale" Thanks bud, coolest BPS or Cabelas employee ever!
Well, no dice but at the same time oh well. I try to buy from local shops or TW whenever I can and the only reason I was getting these is because I have a few gift cards to use. Oh well, I'll wait unitl the 13th.
I did buy several RK 55's at the local tackle shop so those will have to do for Sunday!
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