If you just want to have a good time out on the water, a square bill just flat catches fish, it's a fact of life. Great video Tyler, keep up the good work!
I do not have a boat and I have never caught a fish on a square bill. I use a 6:3 reel and 7 ft 1. Pole. Medium heavy. Hoping this year I will catch one. I have all kvd 1.5
I was the same as you. You have to see what color works for spring I was told the craw is the best but not always. I also Use lipless cranks I had some luck with top water frogs in late fall but it all comes down to experimentation.
The smaller Berkley Squarebull is my bread and butter on the highly pressured lake I fish mostly. Also can't beat balsa when it gets even tougher. I tend to throw silent mostly until they get deeper and start doing high wind cranking.
I like a medium/lite 7' somewhat parabolic graphite rod with 6:1 reel. And line with .011 diameter (like Yo Zuri Top Knot 12#). I'm a squarebill and crankbait junkie in general.
Hey, Billy. I have been fishing for over 56 years. Never heard of the Parabolic fishing rod. I use a 6'6 glass rod medium action. The KVD 1.5 Sexy Shad has been my #1 squarebill crank for 3 whole fishing seasons. There is something about that crank. I caught 43 Largemouth in a hour and fifteen minutes. On that crank. What is a parabolic rod? What's the big deal about it. Could you please explain in your own words. So this old fisherman could understand. Thanks, Shawn.
@@shawnbeck2303 Parabolic just means the rod has a more lazy action where more of the rod bends instead of just a small section of it and great at keeping trebles from pulling out. A parabolic rod can be anywhere from extra whippy to broom stick stiff. Good chance that glass rod you use is about as parabolic as it gets. You want a fast action for big single hook stuff like plastics and jigs. Most of my cranking rods are BPS Carbonlite rods in medium, medium-lite, and medium-heavy. They're labeled as "fast" action but in my opinion more parabolic than fast. I like to have the same series of rod in different actions for the consistency factor when cranking but for finesse stuff where sensitivity is king my heart is still with St. Croix for the money. A really good graphite cranking rod for the money is the Abu Garcia Vendetta.
I prefer a composite rod for cranks too. I like that sweeping motion you mentioned near end of video. I do that sweep w/lipless cranks w/good results. Thanks T 👊🏼😎🎣
I am a riverbank fisherman. I have used Square bill around bridge pillar support without any luck. Casting up river bringing the bait over grass and wood. I try not to bring it through the wood without hanging up on laydown. I have lost Square bill in current
I live in Nebraska and I think I'll be trying Square bills this year. Caught a lot last year on 6th sense lipless. Thanks for the tips man keep it up bro.
Hey Tyler this video was really good! My question is for you that if you will see this or anybody else that does read this would like to know what I’m doing wrong when I burn a square bill I always seem to get snagged. I thought it was because I was moving it too slow so I went faster and I still keep getting hung up whether it’s lay downs, stumps even sometimes rock. If you or anybody that raises can give me some advice it would be extremely helpful because this is one of the topics that is my weakest! Thanks for your help
Greetings, my friend, I do pray that this intel will help you moving forward.... 1. Check the depth of the square bill. Make sure you are getting down to where the lure can perform. 2. Try a jig...with the right trailer, they come through cover/structure exceptionally well. 3. Fish em from a boat! Having access to go get your snag is a blessing. Also, try wading in a creek with a square bill. You can also most times go get your snag! 4. MAY THE 'BASS FORCE' BE WITH YOU!!!!!!!
Another sick video I am so hyped for our bass fishing season starting in 3 weeks here in 🇨🇦 we still have ice over our water eh can’t wait for the trout and bass season eh tabernac. We will be up to our tits in bass this season eh!
Sup. Great video. Squarebill is my nemesis lol. Ri has a lot of grass, sometimes pulling it free I get a bite. But afraid of the tall grass 1-2' below surface? We have 1 big pond called stump pond because lot of stumps?lol. I have my best luck there. I just get confused or scared to use where most of bottom is grass or weeds on bottom? You talked about grass so gives me little more confidence.
Great video. Just started to look into squarebills. I caught a coupe on the flat sided cranks but looking for something to switch to when it isn’t working.
Berkley Squarebull and Dredger are reliable for me and fish the windiest banks you can find. I'm testing the balsa Bagley cranks out this year to see how they do.
Great info! I've been putting "soft" split rings on most of my crankbaits but, haven't gotten around to putting any on my RC 55's. Lost two out of three this past Sunday. I know that you posted a video on them not long ago but, I haven't seen you actually put them to use. Any reason why?
I'm curious about ur Bruin reel. Are u sponsored or just prefer them. I bought a deepdive sub thru ur link. I hope that credits you? I figured out the skipping thing by torquing the tension knob and brakes. I was skipping a magdraft really well. Someone recommended to pull out 25 ft of line then apply tape across reel so if it snarls it only goes so far.
Hey I live in Southern Ohio and other than ponds there isn’t a lot of places to fish around me do you have any places that’s remotely close to this area to fish? Figured you might know since you live in Ohio too, if your in Columbus I’m about 2 hours south of you I can throw a rock in the Ohio River from my porch
I find it odd that people lose a lot of fish on crank baits. I feel like I lose less bass on a crankbait than anything else. Maybe I'm just bad at landing fish on all the other stuff.
Depends on how good you are with a baitcaster. The new Curado 150 is AMAZING with very little weight. I can sling a 1/4oz squarebill a country mile with it. This is where a really limber rod also plays a big part. Just stay away from stiffer line.
Sorry you feel that way Steve. The #1 question I get asked about is about gear. Rods, reels, line, hooks, weight…so I am trying to mention specifics because if I don’t I get asked in the comments
If you just want to have a good time out on the water, a square bill just flat catches fish, it's a fact of life. Great video Tyler, keep up the good work!
I've caught more big bass on a sqaurebill then any other bait in the box! Good tips buddy!
ALEX, you can catch a big bass on anything. Enjoyed your Slobber Knocker video, my red Slobber shows up today
I do not have a boat and I have never caught a fish on a square bill. I use a 6:3 reel and 7 ft 1. Pole. Medium heavy. Hoping this year I will catch one. I have all kvd 1.5
I was the same as you. You have to see what color works for spring I was told the craw is the best but not always. I also Use lipless cranks I had some luck with top water frogs in late fall but it all comes down to experimentation.
Square. Bills surprised me. First time I threw one I caught 2 , 3lbers back to back casts. And man they slammed it.
I notice that most anglers often overlook silent squarebills. Trust me, on pressured or gin clear waters, ditch the rattles. You'll catch more fish.
The smaller Berkley Squarebull is my bread and butter on the highly pressured lake I fish mostly. Also can't beat balsa when it gets even tougher. I tend to throw silent mostly until they get deeper and start doing high wind cranking.
Great video 📹 back in the 80's when I was fishing club tournaments I threw Berkley Baby Bee they were small but worked great. Thanks for sharing
I like a medium/lite 7' somewhat parabolic graphite rod with 6:1 reel. And line with .011 diameter (like Yo Zuri Top Knot 12#). I'm a squarebill and crankbait junkie in general.
Hey, Billy. I have been fishing for over 56 years. Never heard of the Parabolic fishing rod. I use a 6'6 glass rod medium action. The KVD 1.5 Sexy Shad has been my #1 squarebill crank for 3 whole fishing seasons. There is something about that crank. I caught 43 Largemouth in a hour and fifteen minutes. On that crank. What is a parabolic rod? What's the big deal about it. Could you please explain in your own words. So this old fisherman could understand. Thanks, Shawn.
@@shawnbeck2303 Parabolic just means the rod has a more lazy action where more of the rod bends instead of just a small section of it and great at keeping trebles from pulling out. A parabolic rod can be anywhere from extra whippy to broom stick stiff. Good chance that glass rod you use is about as parabolic as it gets. You want a fast action for big single hook stuff like plastics and jigs. Most of my cranking rods are BPS Carbonlite rods in medium, medium-lite, and medium-heavy. They're labeled as "fast" action but in my opinion more parabolic than fast. I like to have the same series of rod in different actions for the consistency factor when cranking but for finesse stuff where sensitivity is king my heart is still with St. Croix for the money. A really good graphite cranking rod for the money is the Abu Garcia Vendetta.
I prefer a composite rod for cranks too. I like that sweeping motion you mentioned near end of video. I do that sweep w/lipless cranks w/good results.
Thanks T 👊🏼😎🎣
Square bills thrown ERRRRRWHERE!!! Always.
Great video. Keep up the good work.
KVD1.5 or Norman Middle N 3/8 at any color is what I only use
The Tharp series are so good. Invokers are prob my favorite but a lot of technique specific combos are tharps.
I am a riverbank fisherman. I have used Square bill around bridge pillar support without any luck. Casting up river bringing the bait over grass and wood. I try not to bring it through the wood without hanging up on laydown. I have lost Square bill in current
Up on the stained Wisconsin River bouncing a square bill through shallow rocks is the go to all summer long.
Tyler Thank you as always great info Sir! Big fan of the channel keep up all the Great tips!
Great video! Square bills are killer for sure. The Deep Dive app is awesome too!
You're videos are outstanding and very helpful. Very best of luck to you
Great vid professor ! 💥💥💥
Great video for the guys who have a boat.
I live in Nebraska and I think I'll be trying Square bills this year. Caught a lot last year on 6th sense lipless. Thanks for the tips man keep it up bro.
Great video installed the DEEP DIVE AAP on my phone gonna give it a try thanks.
Hey Tyler this video was really good! My question is for you that if you will see this or anybody else that does read this would like to know what I’m doing wrong when I burn a square bill I always seem to get snagged. I thought it was because I was moving it too slow so I went faster and I still keep getting hung up whether it’s lay downs, stumps even sometimes rock. If you or anybody that raises can give me some advice it would be extremely helpful because this is one of the topics that is my weakest! Thanks for your help
Greetings, my friend, I do pray that this intel will help you moving forward....
1. Check the depth of the square bill. Make sure you are getting down to where the lure can perform.
2. Try a jig...with the right trailer, they come through cover/structure exceptionally well.
3. Fish em from a boat! Having access to go get your snag is a blessing. Also, try wading in a creek with a square bill. You can also most times go get your snag!
4. MAY THE 'BASS FORCE' BE WITH YOU!!!!!!!
Awesome video Tyler! Keep up the great work,
Awesome video ty you definitely know how to reach your audience that video dropped finally and included link to your channel as we tight lines
Another sick video I am so hyped for our bass fishing season starting in 3 weeks here in 🇨🇦 we still have ice over our water eh can’t wait for the trout and bass season eh tabernac. We will be up to our tits in bass this season eh!
Unbelievable knowledge drop Ty. Thanks so much for the info.
Hey Tyler, you have any recommendations on lakes in Ohio that are good for bank fishing? Or ponds?
Sup. Great video. Squarebill is my nemesis lol. Ri has a lot of grass, sometimes pulling it free I get a bite. But afraid of the tall grass 1-2' below surface? We have 1 big pond called stump pond because lot of stumps?lol. I have my best luck there. I just get confused or scared to use where most of bottom is grass or weeds on bottom? You talked about grass so gives me little more confidence.
Caught 23 Bass on a size 1.0 square bill perch color
Great video! Also I just caught my PB in Ohio with a squarebill and the water was in the 40s.
Great video. Just started to look into squarebills. I caught a coupe on the flat sided cranks but looking for something to switch to when it isn’t working.
River2sea big poppa check it out love this square bill
Berkley Squarebull and Dredger are reliable for me and fish the windiest banks you can find. I'm testing the balsa Bagley cranks out this year to see how they do.
I feel like those KVD Classic fish were more pre spawn than anything, good video 👍
I am sure some of them were. I remember him making the comment that he had felt they had started to spawn on some of those stumps
Love it man
What would you recommend for river fishing I live next to the Connecticut River
Great info! I've been putting "soft" split rings on most of my crankbaits but, haven't gotten around to putting any on my RC 55's. Lost two out of three this past Sunday. I know that you posted a video on them not long ago but, I haven't seen you actually put them to use. Any reason why?
I'm curious about ur Bruin reel. Are u sponsored or just prefer them. I bought a deepdive sub thru ur link. I hope that credits you? I figured out the skipping thing by torquing the tension knob and brakes. I was skipping a magdraft really well. Someone recommended to pull out 25 ft of line then apply tape across reel so if it snarls it only goes so far.
great video..
Tyler, have you ever used the SK 1.5 deep diving square bill? Where would this fit in?
great video!
6.3 speed with a 6'6 - 7' medium composite with 12#-15# floro or mono.......done!!!!
Hey I live in Southern Ohio and other than ponds there isn’t a lot of places to fish around me do you have any places that’s remotely close to this area to fish? Figured you might know since you live in Ohio too, if your in Columbus I’m about 2 hours south of you I can throw a rock in the Ohio River from my porch
I thought kvd credits the red eye shad for his delta win and smith wick rouge for Ohio river classic
You are thinking of the other Classic he won on Lay Lake…which was on the Red Eye Shad
Cool
Do square bills have to be hitting the bottom and bouncing off stuff?
No. Just use one that will dive to where they are holding.
Nno
Square bill will catch u. Big fish
I find it odd that people lose a lot of fish on crank baits. I feel like I lose less bass on a crankbait than anything else. Maybe I'm just bad at landing fish on all the other stuff.
spinning rod on the 1.0 ?
Depends on how good you are with a baitcaster. The new Curado 150 is AMAZING with very little weight. I can sling a 1/4oz squarebill a country mile with it. This is where a really limber rod also plays a big part. Just stay away from stiffer line.
I typically use a baitcaster with the 1.0, but you could use a spinning rod
I was wondering what craw crankbait is in the thumbnail?
That is the LC 1.5. I have it linked in the description
@@BassFishingHQ thank you so much!!!!
I don't put my Creek I don't put my crate base down I keep you really using this you keep using them over and over once I figure out where they are
I don't know how you do it😄 I'm struggling here in ohio😥
Ohio is still pretty tough. Especially with how up and down the weather is right now
Too many sponsored commercials.
Come on man ,your videos sound like a huge commercial anymore,I understand that you have to grow but it gets crazy sometimes.
Sorry you feel that way Steve. The #1 question I get asked about is about gear. Rods, reels, line, hooks, weight…so I am trying to mention specifics because if I don’t I get asked in the comments