High Buoyancy Plastic Squarebill Crankbaits - Bryan Thrift
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26m
Lots of anglers love the fast rise of balsa squarebill crankbaits. In this on the water bass fishing class video, Bryan Thrift talks about why he loves fishing a wide-bodied plastic squarebill with no rattles. Learn why plastic is a great choice for clear water, why a fast rise is important when fishing around grass, what tackle Bryan uses to fish this bait, and tips & tricks for catching bass on a squarebill. Bryan shares his favorite retrieves for this bait and a secret for how to trigger strikes around docks.
0:16 Squarebill crankbait setup (rod, reel, line)
3:56 Bryan Thrift's favorite squarebill crankbait, the Damiki Bryan Thrift BTC Squarebill Crankbait, and how he selects colors based on season and water clarity
9:15 What Bryan Thrift is looking for in a good squarebill cranking area
10:08 How Bryan Thrift fishes a squarebill crankbait in grass
13:37 Chunk'n'wind and pause'n'twitch
16:06 Importance of having the right gear ratio reel
17:31 About the Damiki Bryan Thrift BTC Squarebill Crankbait
19:51 Making adjustments with your line size & achieving the proper depth
23:37 Fishing docks with a squarebill
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