Crankbaits
Crankbaits Collection From Leading Brands
Discover high-action crankbaits from top brands like 6th Sense, Strike King, Bill Lewis, Bandit, and more—essential hard baits for triggering aggressive strikes from bass, walleye, pike, and other predatory fish with realistic wobble, rattle, and deflection.
Explore our subcategories:
- Lipless Crankbaits → Legendary Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap and Mini Trap series for tight vibrations, long casts, and year-round versatility over grass, rip-rap, or open water.
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits → Squarebill designs like Strike King KVD 1.5/2.5 and 6th Sense Swank/Cloud 9 for bumping cover in 0-5 feet, perfect for stained water and spring spawning areas.
- Medium Diving Crankbaits → Bandit 200/300 series and Strike King 5XD/6XD models running 6-12 feet to target ledges, points, and suspended fish with wide wobble.
- Deep Diving Crankbaits → Strike King 10XD, Bandit 400/1000, and other long-bill lures diving 15-25+ feet for offshore structure and summer deep-water bass.
Shop the best crankbaits for sale online in a huge selection of proven colors (chartreuse, shad, craw, sexy shad, etc.), sizes, and rattling/silent options for all seasons and conditions.
Hard Plastics Built for Reaction Strikes
Bouncing hard lures off underwater logs and clay banks creates an erratic wobbling motion that forces predator fish to strike. Running quality crankbaits through drop-offs lets you target specific depths with full control.
Gellco Outdoors supplies shallow squarebill lures and medium divers. We also carry heavy lipless models, built with a tight-vibrating rattle and casting weight that lets you cover grass beds and open water while targeting bass and walleye. Beyond our fishing tackle, we carry dependable outdoor gear to keep your boat fully prepped for long trips across the lake.
Reach out to our shop crew to get advice on choosing water depths and lure finishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between round-bill and squarebill crankbaits?
Round-billed crankbaits have a tighter wobble, making them a better fit for open water or ledges without heavy cover. Squarebills have a wider, looser wobble and a flatter lip that deflects more aggressively off wood and rock, so they're the better choice when you're fishing tight to cover in shallow water.
Why do anglers prefer flexible rods when fishing hard-diving lures?
Rods with a flexible, softer bend absorb the sudden force when a fish strikes a moving lure. This extra give prevents small treble hooks from pulling out or tearing through the mouth of a fish during a hard fight near the boat surface.
Does your choice of fishing line change how deep a lure sinks?
Yes. Fluorocarbon fishing line naturally sinks, helping diving lures reach their maximum depth quickly. Floating line materials like braid or standard nylon pull upward against the front lip, keeping your lure from reaching deep bottom structure.
How does casting distance impact total diving depth?
Longer casts give your lure sufficient distance to dive down and hit its deepest swimming depth. They also keep it in that strike zone across most of your retrieve. Short casts force the lure to pull upward too quickly, cutting down the time your bait spends near bottom structure.