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:
$3.68))/4172797.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Cabela's Mean Eye Blade Bait - 2-1/8″ - 1/2 oz. - Shad Dot Trigger reaction strikes that no game fish can resist. Our Bass Pro Shops Mean Eye Blade Bait has 3 line-tie positions, allowing you to change the bait's action. Hard vibration replicates panicked baitfish and gets the attention of predatory fish even in MORE... | $4.08))/4172800.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Cabela's Mean Eye Blade Bait - 2-3/8″ - 3/4 oz. - Shad Dot Trigger reaction strikes that no game fish can resist. Our Bass Pro Shops Mean Eye Blade Bait has 3 line-tie positions, allowing you to change the bait's action. Hard vibration replicates panicked baitfish and gets the attention of predatory fish even in MORE... |
$11.49))/3236549.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) SteelShad Blade Bait - 1-3/4″ - Glow Orange 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... | $7.49))/3535919.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Rapala Rippin' Rap Rattling Lipless Crankbait - 2″ - Yellow Perch 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... |
$15.99))/3238247.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Lucky Craft Lucky Vibration Lipless Crankbait - 1/2 oz. - Chartreuse Shad 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... | $7.99))/3238281.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) 6th Sense Quake Lipless Crankbait - Crackle Claw Don't rely on sight alone to draw bites. The dual flat-back design of the 6th Sense Quake Lipless Crankbait grabs more water than the competition to increase vibrations. This added thump in the water brings the Quake to life in way hungry predators can fe MORE... |
$7.49))/2762828.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Rapala Rippin' Rap Rattling Lipless Crankbait - 2″ - Bad Lipstick 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... | $9.99))/3236539.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) SteelShad Blade Bait - 2-1/4″ - Glow Yellow 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... |
$9.99))/3236540.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) SteelShad Blade Bait - 2-1/4″ - Glow White 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... | $9.99))/3236541.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) SteelShad Blade Bait - 2-1/4″ - Glow 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... |