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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$12.99))/3922716.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Hot Shot Customs Rapala Rippin' Rap Lipless Crankbait - Wonderbread Glow A top-shelf, proven-deadly classic lure; a premium custom paint job that can trigger the bite on any given day. The Hot Shot Customs Rapala Rippin' Rap Lipless Crankbait is created using a thoroughly tested, proprietary paint process that yields a hard, h MORE... | $12.99))/3556560.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Nomad Design Swimtrex Lipless Crankbait - 2-3/4' - 3/4 oz. - Blue Back Chrome 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... |
$12.99))/3556557.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Nomad Design Swimtrex Lipless Crankbait - 2-1/2' - 1/2 oz. - Sexy 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... | $12.99))/3556556.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) Nomad Design Swimtrex Lipless Crankbait - 2-1/2' - 1/2 oz. - Red Craw 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... |
$12.99))/3556554.json?$BPSMkt_ProductFeeds$&extend=380,380,380,380) 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... |
