Top Squarebills 2024
Outdoor Zack reply :
I am looking to stock up on some squarebills/shallow divers, but I don't have a lot of money to buy the best quality. I've been looking at brands like Bandit, Bomber, Bass Pro, and Cabela's. I would like to get 4-5 in different colors (sexy shad, darker shad, bluegill, pumpkinseed, etc.). So what crankbaits do you like that are I the $3 - $6 range?
roadwarrior reply :
Norman Fat Boy, Bomber Square A
illinifan4152 reply :
It's hard to go wrong with a Strike King KVD 1.5 in your price range. Great shallow crankbait for the price.
Munkin reply :
KVD Strike King baits in Gizzard Shad and Chart. Black back would be a good start.
Allen
burrows reply :
RC square bill by lucky strike a must have !
scaleface reply :
On 3/28/2016 at 9:56 PM, crankzilla said:RC square bill by lucky strike a must have !
I like those , too .
burrows reply :
On 3/28/2016 at 7:06 PM, roadwarrior said:Norman Fat Boy, Bomber Square A
I bought a couple of fat boys on tw because of the great paint jobs on those little fat boys but I haven't had success? I just stop using them?
onetime reply :
Can't go wrong with SK KVD 1.5
Jaderose reply :
I like the BPS better than the Strike King. Better action and run truer. Just my opinion.
Bluebasser86 reply :
The squarebills from Academy are hard to beat and you can get them for 3-4 dollars every day.
boydn1 reply :
Funny, I was trying to reply and say go with Academy. Computer burped and when I came back Bluebasser86 already did.
roadwarrior reply :
On 3/28/2016 at 10:02 PM, crankzilla said:I bought a couple of fat boys on tw because of the great paint jobs on those little fat boys but I haven't had success? I just stop using them?
Hmm...This is my top producer (Redear) in the entire crankbait category.
Cmiller reply :
I have had great luck with the strike king 1.5 line, orange craw and Tennessee shad have been great colors. I also like the rapala crankin rap.
Outdoor Zack reply :
Good thoughts on Strike Kings. Any thoughts on Bandit 100 or footloose series?
Kevin22 reply :
KVD 1.5. You need 3 colors. Chart/Black Back, Sexy Shad, and Sexy sunfish or bluegill. If they won't hit one of those then there isnt a squarebill bite.
Munkin reply :
On 3/29/2016 at 12:15 AM, Outdoor Zack said:Good thoughts on Strike Kings. Any thoughts on Bandit 100 or footloose series?
If you are fishing Trap Pond I highly suggest a Manns Baby 1- in Firetiger and Bone.
Allen
ww2farmer reply :
On 3/29/2016 at 12:21 AM, Kevin22 said:KVD 1.5. You need 3 colors. Chart/Black Back, Sexy Shad, and Sexy sunfish or bluegill. If they won't hit one of those then there isnt a squarebill bite.
What he said, except I roll with 4 colors..........chart./black back, orange belly craw, chart.sexy shad, and bluegill.
senile1 reply :
I like the KVD square bills, but I use the 2.5 size just as much as the 1.5. I would include both of those sizes.
Outdoor Zack reply :
On 3/29/2016 at 2:04 AM, ww2farmer said:What he said, except I roll with 4 colors..........chart./black back, orange belly craw, chart.sexy shad, and bluegill.
Will those colors work well in stained/dirty water?
primetime reply :
I buy what is on sale....I finally have realized that you need to sacrifice a few lures to get bit on square bills....If you are not losing a few each trip you are not casting to the right places...I am still working on my cranking skills and it is still not a confidence bait for me, but I find the bomber, BPS, Academy, Bandit, Cordell, Strike King, and whatever other brand I may have all work fine, some are awful out of the box, then the next one if really good...I try to pick the baits that have even hook hangers, no extra glue..Strike King seems to have the best quality of the one's I mentioned, but recently I picked up a bunch of spro's on sale for $4 that I love...They all seem to run perfect and hunt really well, also come in some awesome colors....I really like the Luhr Jensen Speed shad and the Wordens Timber Tiger around wood and weeds..The Timber tiger is ugly but gets killed if you bang something....Firetiger is my favorite color....
Scarborough817 reply :
On 3/29/2016 at 2:30 AM, Outdoor Zack said:Will those colors work well in stained/dirty water?
depends on what the main food source in your lake is. chart/black back works well in stained i would also assume bluegill does since it's the most common food source for bass to eat.
thebillsman reply :
I like the KVD 1.5 but so far this year I've had more luck with the 1.0s. Just bought a bunch from SFT in natural and orange bream, natural shad and db craw.
Kevin22 reply :
On 3/29/2016 at 2:30 AM, Outdoor Zack said:Will those colors work well in stained/dirty water?
The chart black back is the dirty water color.
tholmes reply :
If you really want to get by on the cheap, I've had good results with the little Rebel squarebills that Wal-Mart had for $1.50 last year. I'm looking to stock up again this spring!
Tom
snake95 reply :
I have had a lot of luck with Rapala Crankin Raps in the 3 and 5 and to some extent, 8 sizes. Have been on sale at several stores for months and well under $5, if they haven't been cleaned out yet. Firetiger has worked for me in surprisingly clear water.
Also want to second the Bomber Square A's that are so inexpensive -- their hooks don't compare to the Rapala's, but still catch on them, and that can be fixed easily.
smalljaw67 reply :
Bomber Square A - cheap and is a killer in both sizes, these tend to be a little smaller than others.
Bill Norman Fat Boy - Wide range of colors and this just clobber them.
Cotton Cordell Big-O - They just work, plain and simple and they have a nice selection of colors.
Outdoor Zack reply :
On 3/29/2016 at 2:04 AM, ww2farmer said:What he said, except I roll with 4 colors..........chart./black back, orange belly craw, chart.sexy shad, and bluegill.
Do you have a good source for these? I've checked online at Cabela's, Dick's, and some other places and all look like they're out of stock (or on backorder where you have buy 4+) both online and in the closest retail stores to me. You know where I can get them (especially the chart./black) for under $6?
Sir Real reply :
Here you go, on clearance and free shipping.
http://www.sebile.com/sebile-hard-bait-sebile-action-first/sebile-action-first-squarebill-sunfish/1311923.html#start=6
Outdoor Zack reply :
Thanks for the link
roadwarrior reply :
On 3/30/2016 at 8:04 PM, Sir Real said:Here you go, on clearance and free shipping.
http://www.sebile.com/sebile-hard-bait-sebile-action-first/sebile-action-first-squarebill-sunfish/1311923.html#start=6
How do you get the free shipping?
Scarborough817 reply :
On 3/30/2016 at 9:07 PM, roadwarrior said:How do you get the free shipping?
pretty sure you have to make an account
roadwarrior reply :
No, I just placed an order over the phone. The free shipping has been withdrawn, but if you call customer service to place your order they will waive the shipping fee. I bought 8 of the squarebills for $2.44 each, $19.52 net.
JigMe reply :
On 3/30/2016 at 8:04 PM, Sir Real said:Here you go, on clearance and free shipping.
http://www.sebile.com/sebile-hard-bait-sebile-action-first/sebile-action-first-squarebill-sunfish/1311923.html#start=6
Good deal. Places an good size order as well...
Bass Turd reply :
Storm Arashi (silent or rattling) Square 3 and Square 5
chadmack282 reply :
On 3/30/2016 at 9:28 PM, roadwarrior said:No, I just placed an order over the phone. The free shipping has been withdrawn, but if you call customer service to place your order they will waive the shipping fee. I bought 8 of the squarebills for $2.44 each, $19.52 net.
RW have u used these Sq bills b4?
roadwarrior reply :
Nope, I don't know anything about them. The only Sebile I have ever fished is the Koolie which was discontinued several years ago. If anyone has one they would be willing to sell, especially the chartreuse, I am interested!
loudcherokee reply :
Which KVD square bills are you guys referring to? I'm looking on TW and there's several variants - silent, flat sided, pro model series 1, pro model series1xs, etc etc.
LC
JigMe reply :
Strike King KVD HC Square Bill Silent Crankbait
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_King_KVD_HC_Square_Bill_Silent_Crankbait/descpage-SKKVDHC.html
loudcherokee reply :
On 3/31/2016 at 4:31 AM, JigMe said:Strike King KVD HC Square Bill Silent Crankbait
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_King_KVD_HC_Square_Bill_Silent_Crankbait/descpage-SKKVDHC.html
Cool thanks. Just ordered 9 new crankbaits thanks to this thread lmao.
LC
Bryant Blackmon reply :
my favorite squarebill is by far the Luck-E-Strike RC2 2.5" in copper perch
fishballer06 reply :
Spend an extra dollar or two and get yourself a Bagley Balsa B2. You'll thank me.
BassThumb reply :
I'm partial to the Strike King KVD 2.5 in that price range. I seem to do better on the 2.5 over the 1.5. I like the chart perch, citrus, and ghost colors the best.
Sir Real reply :
On 3/30/2016 at 9:07 PM, roadwarrior said:How do you get the free shipping?
Free shipping automatically gets applied during checkout.
robster80 reply :
academy h20,. heres some i havent used but may pick up a couple - the new Berkleys. cant think of the name
Scarborough817 reply :
i like the xcalibur xcs200 but they are hard to find.
*side note if anyone has some they are willing to sell please let me know
Cmiller reply :
On 3/31/2016 at 9:10 PM, Scarborough817 said:i like the xcalibur xcs200 but they are hard to find.
*side note if anyone has some they are willing to sell please let me know
All of the walmarts in the Midwest have them.
Scarborough817 reply :
none in my area do
blckshirt98 reply :
The Bandit 100 and 200's are on sale at Cabela's online for $2.99 each. Buy some Cabela's giftcards from one of those gift card re-sale sites and save an extra 10% off or so.
Outdoor Zack reply :
On 3/30/2016 at 8:04 PM, Sir Real said:Here you go, on clearance and free shipping.
http://www.sebile.com/sebile-hard-bait-sebile-action-first/sebile-action-first-squarebill-sunfish/1311923.html#start=6
Just placed an order for 3 of them, 1 in chart. shad, 1 in pumpkinseed, and 1 in natural shad. I'll see how they do, but still looking for the KVD's that were mentioned. Thanks for all the help
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