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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$8.99 Storm Arashi Vibe Lipless Crankbait - Rust Craw A lipless crank that you can fish slow? Sounds impossible, but the Storm Arashi Vibe Lipless Crankbait is not your typical lure. You can burn it in if you like, but when the bite is tough, its unique subtle vibration and soft, single-cadence rattle are wh MORE... | $8.49 SteelShad Blade Bait - 2-1/4' - Tennessee 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... |
$8.49 SteelShad Blade Bait - 2-1/4' - Silver 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... | $8.49 SteelShad Blade Bait - 2-1/4' - Gold 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 Cotton Cordell Super Spot Lipless Crankbait - 1/2 oz. - Blue Shiner 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... | $4.49 Cotton Cordell Super Spot Lipless Crankbait - 1/4 oz. - Chrome/Blue Back 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 Rapala Rippin' Rap Rattling Lipless Crankbait - 2″ - Fruit Bowl 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 Rapala Rippin' Rap Rattling Lipless Crankbait - 2-1/2″ - Road Trip 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... |
$12.99 Nomad Design Swimtrex Lipless Crankbait - 2-1/2' - 1/2 oz. - Chartreuse Blue Back With an incredible swimming action on the sink and vibration on the lift, the Nomad Design Swimtrex Lipless Crankbait is set to become your go-to lure. The unique action mimics a wounded baitfish with unbelievable realism, triggering feeding strikes even MORE... | $12.99 Nomad Design Swimtrex Lipless Crankbait - 2-3/4' - 3/4 oz. - Natural Shad With an incredible swimming action on the sink and vibration on the lift, the Nomad Design Swimtrex Lipless Crankbait is set to become your go-to lure. The unique action mimics a wounded baitfish with unbelievable realism, triggering feeding strikes even MORE... |