This morning I drank my first cup of coffee watching this newly released video on Squarebills from you guys. I then went to Bass Pro Shop here in town and bought some KVD's-- 2.5 Squarebill in Sexy Shad. I also bought some Gamakatsu EWG hooks in the "Red" Color. Came home, made the hook changes and went fishing. I caught fish all afternoon, not bass, BUT BIG BASS. I caught an eight pounder, a seven, and two five pounders, and a bunch of two thru four pounders. My best five fish weight was nearly 30 pounds. They didn't take a straight retrieve either, they wanted it ripped like a jerkbait being ripped through the cover. Wind it a bit, then rip it upward. I had being doing pretty good with the silent KVD's but adding the sound and that red hook appearing like trailing entrails worked unbelievably.
Thanks Matt. Extremely few people go into detail that I can actually use in utube. You and Tim taught me how to fish. I started "bass school" watching you guys May 2020. Just from you guys I was quickly out-fishing everyone around me. And I did it on a low budget agonizing over every dollar.
I started to throw a square bill this past Monday. First two I caught were a 2 1/2 pound largemouth and a 5 lbs. 1 oz. large mouth. I’m up here in New Hampshire and the water is in the high 40s. Loving this new technique.
Every bass angler I know does the same thing- we get into the sport and we go nuts buying tackle and gear- and then about a year into it we realize we bought all the wrong stuff. Then we go back and try and fill in the gaps we left. When I bought squarebills for instance I just bought what looked cool to me- paid zero attention to whether it had a rattle or not, how loud the rattle was, what depth it swam at, or the color. Now I'm going back to buy silent squarebills and ghost colors- two things I had no idea I really needed when I first started back bass fishing. Luckily I did at least know green pumpkin was a good color for plastics- I bought nearly everything I bought in green pumpkin when I first started back- and black and blue. And tbh all I had to add to that was some plum and some Junebug and I was covered on plastics. Well, I have started using motor oil when it's high pressure and blue bird skies, no wind- motor oil gets it done.
hey guys;that LC 1.5 has been my most productive bait this year by far..I'm a "shorebound" guy for now and the burn-pause has got me countless fish this season.Both my squarebill box and deep divers all have 3x Kahle ewg trebles on them,too which has bolstered my landing ratio by God only knows;Thanks to y'all!!!I was gonna throw DT6s this morning,but think I'm gonna tie on the Biggie and let her rip and hopefully swing on a Smallie or Spot!
caught all my bass today on a squarebill crank bait!! it is my favorite way to catch bass! love a good crankbait bite!! great video as always so much great information!
How many different casting rods would you recommend someone own. Do you buy one for each technique (chatters, jerks, jigs, etc) or is it some techniques require a dedicated rod and others are multipurpose? Thanks
Hey Matt! In your videos could you include effective water temp ranges on techniques and baits? I think this is paramount to fishing in the fall especially up in the north and Northeast right now where water temps are low 50's to high 40's. Awesome vid as always!
Hey gunner that’s a great question! I just watched the where do you fish move in the fall and asked basically the same question. I live in PA minutes from the Ohio River and right now our temps are 50 to 54°. A lot of my fishing is dictated by water temperature.Nice to see someone fishes like me and will ask the simple questions thanks
You and Tim are COMPLIMENTARY to each other in these videos! Fecking love how your fishing styles are different, and you cover all types of fishing styles to help me learn how to get more fish in the boat!!!! Like always, thanks you guys for all the killer information and experience you share 👍🙏.
I've been cranking since July and now water temp is in the mid 40's and still catching fish burning crankbaits. I'm using a shimamo crucial cranking rod with a shimamo slx 8.2:1 gear ratio, 15lb powerpro braid with 14lb mono leader. Best cranking setup I've used so far. Burning a crankbait will definitely produce more fish IMO.
Jackal Aska was my absolute favorite square bill. Silent and had a microchip board style bill. The little 50 size out performed every other squarebill I had. And of course the line up is discontinue 😤
Love your videos! Probably seen em all. Question...when you give us model numbers for rods like in this video...I go to tackle Warehouse and search that model number and get no results. Then I just type G Loomis in hoping to find the specific rod you recommended but there’s no model number on their site that matches your description. They list them as 7’2” mh and such. HELP?
This is the best Bass canal. I have tried here in Italy new Berkley pittbull and it works great.. it is inexpensive but my favorite squarebills are megabass s-crank 1.2 and imakatsu ik 50.. the colors are amazing.. Also the megabass Granade and deps evoke 4.0 are killers on big fish. I want to try the new Big M 4.0 and 7.5... i think that they are good for fish that are hiding deep but want a larger profile
Tried out the megabass sonicside the other day and absolutely smashed the smallies on it, I caught more fish with that squarebill than any other square bill in one day
You guys fish these way more than I ever could...any issues with the 6th sense durability? I hear a lot of people talking about the bills falling out or the bodies cracking. Another fantastic video too!
QUESTION: Using braid to a "short mono leader" means what length leader? My "short" and yours may not be anywhere near the same. I typically use 30-40# braid, but curious what pound test mono leader you would typically use as well.
2 q’s 1. Do you still put a size 4 EWG on the Little John 50 and the small cranks ? 2. Do you still use the 845 CBR with the Little John 50 and the small cranks ?
I have a question about fine tuning my crank baits, I have been having a hard time getting my baits to run true and I do the whole bending the eye on the bait but sometimes I just can't get right on some crank baits. Am I burning it to fast or something along those lines
I’m over here in Connecticut where the winters transition it’s already taking place. Fishing is super tough. Over here our main forage is bluegill because we don’t have shad in our lakes. Do this tips still apply to ponds and lakes with no shad?
I got skunked at McClure yesterday on the evening bite. I threw everything but a crank or squarebill. Wish I did. Have y'all fished any of the fisheries in the Central valley? Eastman, McClure, Don Pedro?
The 845 is a bit stiffer through the whole blank. It makes it easier to set bigger hooks and apply more pressure when they're trying to jump. Both rods work, the 845 just keeps them pinned better.
Great Info As Always. I noticed you didn't mention a green/blue for a bluegill pattern for fishing Michigan lakes like lake St. Clair, what color do you recommend for fall fishing in midwest lakes w/o shad?
I'm in MN and most of our lakes dont have shad but I typically just throw 3 colors depending on water visibility. Chartreuse blue back, sexy shad or fire tiger.
I use 30lb braid with a two foot flouro leader.8-12 lb in clear water,15 -20 if I'm running real shallow in murky or stained water(especially around heavy cover).works for me.I think Matt uses mono as a leader.good luck.hope they respond to your question.
I have always wondered why, on even relatively expensive hard baits, vendors don't just use better hooks. Is it just being cheap or is there another reason? It seems everyone recommends changing the hooks out on vitualy all baits.
I've been using the 6th Sense Crush 50X as my primary crank bait and the hooks are sharp and tough with the tip in style. They're beautiful baits and high quality hooks IMO.
Ask several anglers about favorite hooks, and you will get a multitude of answers. Manufacturers know that the fisherman will buy the bait on appearance anyway. Serious anglers will likely change out to their favorite hooks, etc….others will just fish them stock. Rob
I like your picture Tom I'm from baltimore I'm a big ravens fan myself hopefully we can make something happen this year wish we had a better defense though
This morning I drank my first cup of coffee watching this newly released video on Squarebills from you guys. I then went to Bass Pro Shop here in town and bought some KVD's-- 2.5 Squarebill in Sexy Shad. I also bought some Gamakatsu EWG hooks in the "Red" Color. Came home, made the hook changes and went fishing. I caught fish all afternoon, not bass, BUT BIG BASS. I caught an eight pounder, a seven, and two five pounders, and a bunch of two thru four pounders. My best five fish weight was nearly 30 pounds. They didn't take a straight retrieve either, they wanted it ripped like a jerkbait being ripped through the cover. Wind it a bit, then rip it upward. I had being doing pretty good with the silent KVD's but adding the sound and that red hook appearing like trailing entrails worked unbelievably.
Awesome!!
Thanks Matt. Extremely few people go into detail that I can actually use in utube. You and Tim taught me how to fish. I started "bass school" watching you guys May 2020. Just from you guys I was quickly out-fishing everyone around me. And I did it on a low budget agonizing over every dollar.
You guys are the best. I’ve never seen a channel so detailed and dedicated to linking info and just helping out people. Thanks guys.
Thanks James! We appreciate you being part of the Tactical family.
I think you guys have the best informative videos there is about bass fishing on the air thanks guys and keep having fun.
Squarebills are what got me hooked on bass fishing and landed my 8.5 pb
4:20 Fishing if I caught an 8.5 I’d probably bust
@@danclarkeMW2 I wish I could post the pic on here.... my face says it all
Another great video from the best bass fishermen on the internet. Thanks for the tips Matt.
I started to throw a square bill this past Monday. First two I caught were a 2 1/2 pound largemouth and a 5 lbs. 1 oz. large mouth. I’m up here in New Hampshire and the water is in the high 40s. Loving this new technique.
What squarebill were you throwing? Congrats btw, those are great NH bass!
Greg Hammett I was using the kvd tournament series bluegill squarebill. I bought a yellow one too. Haven’t thrown it yet.
Thanks for the info! Tight lines
"They'll hit it so hard that it will mess up your elbow". I love it, but sadly never experienced anything like it.
I love your guys's videos! I literally didn't start catching anything until I started watching your content! Thanks Matt and Tim!
I just recently started using square bills and really like them. Thank you for the good information and tips!
A lot more helpful video than most! Just now trying to get into fishing with lures and trying different things!
Every bass angler I know does the same thing- we get into the sport and we go nuts buying tackle and gear- and then about a year into it we realize we bought all the wrong stuff. Then we go back and try and fill in the gaps we left. When I bought squarebills for instance I just bought what looked cool to me- paid zero attention to whether it had a rattle or not, how loud the rattle was, what depth it swam at, or the color. Now I'm going back to buy silent squarebills and ghost colors- two things I had no idea I really needed when I first started back bass fishing.
Luckily I did at least know green pumpkin was a good color for plastics- I bought nearly everything I bought in green pumpkin when I first started back- and black and blue. And tbh all I had to add to that was some plum and some Junebug and I was covered on plastics. Well, I have started using motor oil when it's high pressure and blue bird skies, no wind- motor oil gets it done.
hey guys;that LC 1.5 has been my most productive bait this year by far..I'm a "shorebound" guy for now and the burn-pause has got me countless fish this season.Both my squarebill box and deep divers all have 3x Kahle ewg trebles on them,too which has bolstered my landing ratio by God only knows;Thanks to y'all!!!I was gonna throw DT6s this morning,but think I'm gonna tie on the Biggie and let her rip and hopefully swing on a Smallie or Spot!
That luckycraft 1.5 is deadly hands dow n.v my favorite squareill
Me waking up... hope Tactical Bassin posted :). Thanks guys.
I love how you guys put so much effort into these videos purely to help us become better fishermen. Keep up the great work
caught all my bass today on a squarebill crank bait!! it is my favorite way to catch bass! love a good crankbait bite!! great video as always so much great information!
Best fishing channel on youtube without a doubt! The work and passion you guys exhibit is on another level.
How many different casting rods would you recommend someone own. Do you buy one for each technique (chatters, jerks, jigs, etc) or is it some techniques require a dedicated rod and others are multipurpose? Thanks
Thanks, Matt! Great show!
Awesome video as always listening while I'm welding has stepped my fishing game up thanks guys tight lines from Arkansas
That's just too good ! How about your welding , See any improvement ?
@@pauleyplay deep deep thoughts under the hood but there is always room for improvement
Awesome tutorial! Thanks for this!
Hey Matt! In your videos could you include effective water temp ranges on techniques and baits? I think this is paramount to fishing in the fall especially up in the north and Northeast right now where water temps are low 50's to high 40's. Awesome vid as always!
Hey gunner that’s a great question! I just watched the where do you fish move in the fall and asked basically the same question. I live in PA minutes from the Ohio River and right now our temps are 50 to 54°. A lot of my fishing is dictated by water temperature.Nice to see someone fishes like me and will ask the simple questions thanks
You and Tim are COMPLIMENTARY to each other in these videos! Fecking love how your fishing styles are different, and you cover all types of fishing styles to help me learn how to get more fish in the boat!!!! Like always, thanks you guys for all the killer information and experience you share 👍🙏.
I've been cranking since July and now water temp is in the mid 40's and still catching fish burning crankbaits. I'm using a shimamo crucial cranking rod with a shimamo slx 8.2:1 gear ratio, 15lb powerpro braid with 14lb mono leader. Best cranking setup I've used so far. Burning a crankbait will definitely produce more fish IMO.
AWSOME matt,as always, you and Tim keep up the good work,God bless you guys
Jackal Aska was my absolute favorite square bill. Silent and had a microchip board style bill. The little 50 size out performed every other squarebill I had. And of course the line up is discontinue 😤
Do a in depth “down the rabbit hole” swimbait rod video. Would LOVE to get really in depth with that.
Best bass channel on you tube!
You got me hooked. Grest post.
Awesome job once again Matt,thank you 👊👊👍
i love your videos, i have learned a lot keep making them you are the best
Love your videos! Probably seen em all. Question...when you give us model numbers for rods like in this video...I go to tackle Warehouse and search that model number and get no results. Then I just type G Loomis in hoping to find the specific rod you recommended but there’s no model number on their site that matches your description. They list them as 7’2” mh and such. HELP?
This is the best Bass canal. I have tried here in Italy new Berkley pittbull and it works great.. it is inexpensive but my favorite squarebills are megabass s-crank 1.2 and imakatsu ik 50.. the colors are amazing.. Also the megabass Granade and deps evoke 4.0 are killers on big fish. I want to try the new Big M 4.0 and 7.5... i think that they are good for fish that are hiding deep but want a larger profile
Tried out the megabass sonicside the other day and absolutely smashed the smallies on it, I caught more fish with that squarebill than any other square bill in one day
love your videos keep them coming
I've started making balsa baits. What do you say about the Trapper short shank treble? Thank you for all you do!!!
Love the Video guys. I don’t think you covered what reel selection to use thou.
Awesome vid
What's consider a short leader to braid?
can you fish squarebills on on a medium heavy fast action rod?
What about wood vs. plastic? Also flat sided vs. traditional shape? Thx,
~ B Rad
You guys fish these way more than I ever could...any issues with the 6th sense durability? I hear a lot of people talking about the bills falling out or the bodies cracking. Another fantastic video too!
Yes we have had some issues but 6th sense customer service was very easy and quick to work with.
QUESTION: Using braid to a "short mono leader" means what length leader? My "short" and yours may not be anywhere near the same. I typically use 30-40# braid, but curious what pound test mono leader you would typically use as well.
Bass Pro Crankin stick is an awesome affordable crankbait rod
Awesome vid guys but y'all forgot the chartreuse colored squarebill
Hey matt I was wondering what you think about the new googan baits
Love y'alls videos but why were wooden baits left out of the conversation for square bills
2 q’s
1. Do you still put a size 4 EWG on the Little John 50 and the small cranks ?
2. Do you still use the 845 CBR with the Little John 50 and the small cranks ?
I have a question about fine tuning my crank baits, I have been having a hard time getting my baits to run true and I do the whole bending the eye on the bait but sometimes I just can't get right on some crank baits. Am I burning it to fast or something along those lines
A few other issues might be your line dia. Is to thick, your using cheap baits, or maybe your fishing it to fast.
Great video what gear ratio on real. I looking tonget a crank bait set up can figure out if a 5:1 or 6:1
I’m over here in Connecticut where the winters transition it’s already taking place. Fishing is super tough. Over here our main forage is bluegill because we don’t have shad in our lakes. Do this tips still apply to ponds and lakes with no shad?
Yes it does
Go to a bluegill or craw pattern match the forage
It should still work and color choices should depend on water visibility IMO.
Hey Matt what size the Braided Line can use for Crank baits
for the squarebills linked in the video, from tacklewarehouse, do the hooks come with them?
Yes 👍
Wait I’m not sure if I missed it but what is the purpose of changing the front hook to a red hook?
is the colt medium or medium heavy? thank you in advance for your response
I got skunked at McClure yesterday on the evening bite. I threw everything but a crank or squarebill. Wish I did. Have y'all fished any of the fisheries in the Central valley? Eastman, McClure, Don Pedro?
Do you guys fish wiggle warts if so can you do everything you need to know
Can you explain why you like the 845 cbr med heavy rod over the 843 cbr medium rod for squarebills ???
The 845 is a bit stiffer through the whole blank. It makes it easier to set bigger hooks and apply more pressure when they're trying to jump. Both rods work, the 845 just keeps them pinned better.
@@tacticalbassin thank you for the reply just wanted to know before I hit pay now :)
I may have to pick me up some of them square baits.😉
In the fall do you do reel the crank bait faster or slower more often?
Love your videos
Great awesome tips 👍👏
Hey Matt: Great video as always. One thing you didn’t cover is when to use a flat vs fat sided square bill or does it even matter? Thanks...🎣😎🐝
A 13 fishing gen 3 cranking rod has been working well for me. The cranking rod is only $90 and it is a super sensitive rod.
Cranking tomorrow! Thanks for the info.
Ish Monroe's Biggie Papa is the best!
Great info, thanks
Great Info As Always. I noticed you didn't mention a green/blue for a bluegill pattern for fishing Michigan lakes like lake St. Clair, what color do you recommend for fall fishing in midwest lakes w/o shad?
I'm pretty sure that st.clair does have shad brother
Yeah you guys definitely have gizzard shad there
I'm in MN and most of our lakes dont have shad but I typically just throw 3 colors depending on water visibility. Chartreuse blue back, sexy shad or fire tiger.
Anything with some flash, chrome and black, silver and black.
What are some good baits to throw at okeechobee this time of year its my first time going so im looking for some tips
I still love a Bagley's B1 or B2
How do you know if your fish are on craws or baitfish?
Concerning tipped in hooks, can we just add a slight bend to normally straight hooks rather than replacing dozens of hooks?
Great question! While you could do that, the first bend weakens that hook significantly. It will be a real gamble if you hook a big one.
What size braid do you recommend for cranking?
I use 30lb braid with a two foot flouro leader.8-12 lb in clear water,15 -20 if I'm running real shallow in murky or stained water(especially around heavy cover).works for me.I think Matt uses mono as a leader.good luck.hope they respond to your question.
I love a big fat KVD squarebill in the fall!
I have always wondered why, on even relatively expensive hard baits, vendors don't just use better hooks. Is it just being cheap or is there another reason? It seems everyone recommends changing the hooks out on vitualy all baits.
Robert Voelk vision 110 specifically...25 dollars for a bait that a large bluegill literally bent out the hooks...
I've been using the 6th Sense Crush 50X as my primary crank bait and the hooks are sharp and tough with the tip in style. They're beautiful baits and high quality hooks IMO.
To make 💰
Ask several anglers about favorite hooks, and you will get a multitude of answers. Manufacturers know that the fisherman will buy the bait on appearance anyway. Serious anglers will likely change out to their favorite hooks, etc….others will just fish them stock. Rob
You didn’t really talk about reels, what speed retrieve are you using?
Ben Ward he said shimano HG which is 7ish to 1
Gear ratio 6 area ?
Hey Matt, would running a red front treble hook be ok year round or just in certain seasons?
Dan Dorosh it’s good year round. It looks like it’s wounded cause the red hook.
@@scottchristian37 thanks for that info. I kinda figured this, but was looking for confirmation.
My 2nd largest LMB was caught on a River2Sea Cha-Cha, probably 20 years ago... LOL.
Have you played around with the Rick Clunn 1oz Hail Mary lipless? Deflects off rock like a squarebill. No kidding.
Hey TB, have y'all ever tried any rods or reels from Sixgillfishing.com?
What lake is this on?
somewhere in mexico ( the big fish)
Im a Norman and Poe's Og ;)
Good morning
Tom Langston good evening
I like your picture Tom I'm from baltimore I'm a big ravens fan myself hopefully we can make something happen this year wish we had a better defense though
👏👏👏👏👏👍🎣
I love the tips but I don’t know how to fish Amistad right now because there is still so much matted vegetation
Fish top water like a frog, or throw a swim jig.
Ok thank you
Rapala bx brat
Sexy Shad Square Bill = the best on my lakes.
👁❤️🔳💵
Loomis 903 cbr m M power. Mf action 1/4 to 3/4.thots
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