Lipless Crankbaits

[merc1997 Bo]

lipless crankbaits work quite well this time of the year in our area lakes including table rock. the best areas most of the time on tr are flats off creek channels more towards the back of the creeks. on lakes such as grand lake, just look for shad on about any flat and get with it. if you come across a bit of brush along the way, that is a bonus.

i know that mike sowders has won more that one tournament this time of the year slinging a lipless in the back of creeks this time of year. i have used it to add to my bag here on tr tournaments this time of the year also. i have won more than one tournament on grand slinging lipless. also one of the best on grand by the name of darrell robertson has made a living on grand this time of the year winding lipless on grand.

they are a great tool at certain times and places here in this area.

bo

[mixermarkb]

Shhhh.

Stop.

Giving.

Away.

The.

Good.

Stuff.

ps. don't try this in the backs of the creeks on bull shoals either, especially around the rock wall in the back of spring creek. It won't work at all. Totally a waste of time.

[Champ188]

Yup, if you get in the right areas, things like this can happen.

[Ham]

I've tried slow rolling them for walleye on mid lake main lake points with zero success. Why is this?

[merc1997 Bo]

Yup, if you get in the right areas, things like this can happen.

SWEET!

bo

[fishinwrench]

Running down the bank with a Red eye shad is a sure way to avoid a skunkin' on a lot of lakes. Can't imagine that TR is an exception.

[fishinwrench]

I've tried slow rolling them for walleye on mid lake main lake points with zero success. Why is this?

They aren't at their best when fished slow I don't think. Fast, Erratic, with some stop-n-drops thrown in should improve your catch rate.

[Jozark]

I would agree with Bo on this as well, for this is a bait that probably not thrown that much on Table Rock or other Ozark lakes. My Uncle loves throwing a rattle trap and does well with it in the Spring and Fall. I don't know if anyone has tried the one knocker or silent versions, but I bet down in the clearer water they would work well. Hey Fish 24/7 try throwing them for a day, for it is something different and a useful tool to cover water very quickly. This time a year I feel that is key COVER WATER!

[kjackson]

I've tried slow rolling them for walleye on mid lake main lake points with zero success. Why is this?

I've had good success with 'eyes on a cast-to-the-bank, pull-and-drop retrieve--the same retrieve I'd use for a jig and grub. That was in a very clear reservoir outside the region, though.

I recently fished the Venice area and caught, or hooked, a number of different species of fish on a Trap. The new Stealth Trap (silent) was suggested as the best version to use in clear water. I'll give it a work out in Beaver after my next trip.

[Fish24/7]

I've tried slow rolling them for walleye on mid lake main lake points with zero success. Why is this?