July 26, 2024 at 5:50 a.m.

Fishing a square-bill crankbait brings shallow-water success

Square-bill crankbaits are a great option for shallow water. They come in many colors and patterns, and a variety different sizes. When fishing a square-bill crankbait, anglers should be mindful of the forage in the lake and make every attempt to “match the hatch,” or throw a crankbait that looks close to the baitfish or crayfish that are present in the lake. (Photo by Beckie Gaskill/Lakeland Times)
Square-bill crankbaits are a great option for shallow water. They come in many colors and patterns, and a variety different sizes. When fishing a square-bill crankbait, anglers should be mindful of the forage in the lake and make every attempt to “match the hatch,” or throw a crankbait that looks close to the baitfish or crayfish that are present in the lake. (Photo by Beckie Gaskill/Lakeland Times)
By BECKIE GASKILL
Outdoors Writer
Crankbaits are great search baits. They allow an angler to cover water quickly and to …

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