He says don't be afraid to size up. I fish a Megabass Big M 2.0 in Bull Shoals quite a bit, as my oversized squarebill and it works well. Also like the Big M 7.5 for deep cranking. They're big but the spape causes them to flash rather than do the hard side to side thump. It also keeps the Rheumatoid Arthritis from hurting my hands too bad at the end of the day. Tight lines Y'all!
Thanks for sharing. We've also had good success with the Big M 7.5 up north --> ruclips.net/video/OQF7ZlOuNVE/видео.html. Haven't fished the shallower diving versions but will make a point to try them this year.
Man I love cranking! My buddy and I floated the river yesterday. Picked up close to 80 Smallmouth cranking squarebills. The only difference is we were using 1.0 size
@@Wired2FishOh yea, small mouth thumb we call it. kvd 1.0 square bill. Chartreuse perch my buddy was throwing gizzard shad. We don't have days like that often so definitely have to enjoy every moment
Copolymer...not a line that you hear people using very often. IMO copolymer is the do everything line. Has most of the benefits of mono and flouro with no real downsides. I'm a big fan of izorline xxx and use it for about 80-90% of my set ups. Only a few have either braid or flouro.
Ever try using 3 rods when the square bill bite is hot? I like to keep a straight pull, a lefty, and a right crankbait all of the same color tied on. That allows me to steer the baits around whichever side of the tree I need to hit. A single shot dogleg rod helps also for picking your shots around the trees
Stephen, great squarebill video. Almost looks like Arkansas waters, maybe Chicot. Glad to see you are still making money at the sport we love.
What part of Arkansas are u in? I’m in fort smith area. Bout 45 mins from Fayetteville
Thanks for the comment Richard. Yes, this was filmed in Arkansas. We enjoy having Stephen on the site!
He says don't be afraid to size up. I fish a Megabass Big M 2.0 in Bull Shoals quite a bit, as my oversized squarebill and it works well.
Also like the Big M 7.5 for deep cranking. They're big but the spape causes them to flash rather than do the hard side to side thump. It also keeps the Rheumatoid Arthritis from hurting my hands too bad at the end of the day. Tight lines Y'all!
Thanks for sharing. We've also had good success with the Big M 7.5 up north --> ruclips.net/video/OQF7ZlOuNVE/видео.html. Haven't fished the shallower diving versions but will make a point to try them this year.
My favorite cranking rods those St Croix Legends. Thanks for the video.
You bet. Yeah, they're kinda a work of art! In typical St. Croix fashion, exceptional action, build quality, and cosmetics.
Dammmnnnn, was that a💨 @ 2:19 🤣
I didn’t wait to read comments but noticed and commented same thing. Haha
Usually prefer a square bill over a spinnerbait or chatterbait in the warmer months. Another great video guys!
Cool to hear this. Prob depends on your cover, but a crank is undoubtably an exceptional fish-triggering bait.
Man I love cranking! My buddy and I floated the river yesterday. Picked up close to 80 Smallmouth cranking squarebills. The only difference is we were using 1.0 size
Your thumbs gotta be raw! That's a great bite. What bait were you using?
@@Wired2FishOh yea, small mouth thumb we call it. kvd 1.0 square bill. Chartreuse perch my buddy was throwing gizzard shad. We don't have days like that often so definitely have to enjoy every moment
Very informative video. Chocked full of excellent tips. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Copolymer...not a line that you hear people using very often. IMO copolymer is the do everything line. Has most of the benefits of mono and flouro with no real downsides. I'm a big fan of izorline xxx and use it for about 80-90% of my set ups. Only a few have either braid or flouro.
For sure, not a lot of discussion around it anymore. Definitely worth a revisit for those that have went all in on braid or fluorocarbon.
Ever try using 3 rods when the square bill bite is hot? I like to keep a straight pull, a lefty, and a right crankbait all of the same color tied on. That allows me to steer the baits around whichever side of the tree I need to hit. A single shot dogleg rod helps also for picking your shots around the trees
That's hardcore! And we like it 🙌.
@@Wired2Fish fishes got little bitty Ole brains. Can't let them get the best of us
🧠 😆!
Good stuff right there, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Absolutely sh*ts the britches heavy lifting that one in 😂 , ope ! He says 💨
God I would do some bad things to own that body of water 😂
Breaking Bad level?