Hardbait has a number of different terms to describe them like traps, rattles or lipless crank baits. No matter the name, these are very versatile hardbaits and will find fish at many different depths of water. some of the most versatile hardbaits out there when it comes to targeting fish at varying depths.
There is one brand that stood above the pack called the “Rat-L-Trap” designed by Bill Lewis. This was a premier lure and had much of the market. Since then, there has been a resurgence of brands that have come to the table with their rendition’s of their own lipless hardbait like Yozuri and Lucky Craft.
Depending on your experience and wallet your choice of lipless baits will vary from detailed, expensive and extensive, to cheap, few and basic until you gain confidence in your tactics to buy more advanced tackle. Here are some of the best out there:
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$10.99))/2707092.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) SteelShad Blade Bait - 1-3/4' - Kentucky Shad Good luck making an actual list of fish that won't smack a SteelShad Blade Bait. Virtually all predators are at risk when this flashy vibrating lure hits the water! Jig it, crank it, troll it no other lure does a better job of imitating a dying bait fish MORE... | $4.49))/955027.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Cotton Cordell Super Spot Lipless Crankbait - 1/4 oz. - Firetiger The original Cotton Cordell Super Spot Lipless Crankbait with the signature shad body shape, lifelike finish with realistic eyes and super-tight wiggling action bass, pike and walleye can't refuse. These Super Spot Lipless Cranks pump out big-time, fish-a MORE... |
$7.29))/1845068.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Rapala Rippin' Rap Rattling Lipless Crankbait - 2-1/2?Ç? - Helsinki Shad The sleek body shape and bold color selection make this hot sinking Rapala Rippin' Rap Rattling Lipless Crankbait perfect for covering water fast with a rip 'n' dip action or just burning it straight in with a high-speed reel. Either way, bass come comple MORE... | $7.29))/1845074.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Rapala Rippin' Rap Rattling Lipless Crankbait - 2-3/4?Ç? - Helsinki Shad The sleek body shape and bold color selection make this hot sinking Rapala Rippin' Rap Rattling Lipless Crankbait perfect for covering water fast with a rip 'n' dip action or just burning it straight in with a high-speed reel. Either way, bass come comple MORE... |
$15.99))/2893377.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Lucky Craft Lucky Vibration Lipless Crankbait - 3/4 oz. - BE Gill With its controlled rapid wiggle, the Lucky Craft Lucky Vibration Lipless Crankbait sets the internal brass and glass rattles a-clacking on every cast, to bring big bass charging in. It makes the perfect choice for high-speed "searching" retrieves, and fo MORE... | $1.79))/1944753.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Creme Pond Favorites Lipless Crankbait - Blue Back Gold Looking for the biggest panfish in your favorite creek, pond, or lake? The Cr?¿me Pond Favorites Lipless Crankbait is the quickest, easiest way to find out what's lurking under the surface. An awesome search lure, this pint-sized Creme original sinks at MORE... |
$1.79))/1944754.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Creme Pond Favorites Lipless Crankbait - Black Back Looking for the biggest panfish in your favorite creek, pond, or lake? The Cr?¿me Pond Favorites Lipless Crankbait is the quickest, easiest way to find out what's lurking under the surface. An awesome search lure, this pint-sized Creme original sinks at MORE... | $7.89))/2242008.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Strike King Red Eyed Shad Tungsten 2 Tap Lipless Crankbait - 2-3/8' - Sexy Shad The pros know. The original Strike King Red Eyed Shad rattlebait is the most-thrown, most productive lipless crankbait on the pro tour. The Tungsten 2-Tap takes the Red Eye Shad's strongest feature to another level. Instead of using standard free floating MORE... |
$7.89))/2242007.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Strike King Red Eyed Shad Tungsten 2 Tap Lipless Crankbait - 2-3/8' - Chartreuse Sexy Shad The pros know. The original Strike King Red Eyed Shad rattlebait is the most-thrown, most productive lipless crankbait on the pro tour. The Tungsten 2-Tap takes the Red Eye Shad's strongest feature to another level. Instead of using standard free floating MORE... | $7.89))/2242010.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Strike King Red Eyed Shad Tungsten 2 Tap Lipless Crankbait - 2-3/8' - Natural Shad The pros know. The original Strike King Red Eyed Shad rattlebait is the most-thrown, most productive lipless crankbait on the pro tour. The Tungsten 2-Tap takes the Red Eye Shad's strongest feature to another level. Instead of using standard free floating MORE... |
