Squarebill Crankbaits
Squarebill crankbaits are made to bang into things. That wide, square lip deflects off laydowns, rock, and stumps, and the erratic ricochet is what triggers a bass to commit.
Squarebill crankbaits are made to bang into things. That wide, square lip deflects off laydowns, rock, and stumps, and the erratic ricochet is what triggers a bass to commit.
Match the bill size and diving depth to your cover: shallow squarebills (2-5 feet) work best around laydowns, rocks, and grass edges where you need to deflect off cover without snagging. For deeper rock piles or bluff walls, step up to a deep-diving squarebill that reaches 6-8 feet. Color choice depends on water clarity, use natural shad or craw patterns in clear water and brighter chartreuse or firetiger in stained water.
Squarebills shine in the spring and fall when bass are shallow and aggressive, especially around rocky banks, laydowns, and stump fields where the bill can bounce off cover. They also produce well in warmer months around grass lines and dock pilings during low-light hours or overcast days. The wide wobble and buoyant design make them forgiving in cover-heavy areas where other lures would hang up.
Stained to slightly murky water is ideal since the tight wobble and vibration help bass locate the bait when visibility is limited. Overcast skies, light wind chop, and water temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees typically trigger the best reaction bites. Cold, gin-clear conditions tend to make bass more wary of the bait's aggressive action, so downsizing or slowing your retrieve helps in those situations.
Yes, Glenmore ships squarebill crankbaits and all tackle worldwide to the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, and New Zealand with free shipping on every order, no minimum purchase required. Orders are packed to prevent hooks and bills from shifting during transit, and you will receive tracking information as soon as your package leaves the warehouse.