ravenlures Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 I know just search but am on my way to work so hope some one will give their thoughts. For shallow running 6" lure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 I think it is all about preference, meaning how you want the lure to move. IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 I agree with Azouth. Round is traditional and works well, but in the old days, Herter's use to sell the Finland Minnow with a square bill lip and it worked well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 we build the trapezoid or square lip for shallow trollin cranks, more erratic wobble for muskies in peak summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Where, and how, your going to fish the lure as well as what you want it to do would be my biggest consideration for the shape of the lip. If the bait was going to be fished around shallow cover such as brush, stumps or rock I would go with a square bill because they deflect off of cover better than rounded lips andthis deflection causes a sudden change of direction which can cause a reaction strike. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 33 minutes ago, RayburnGuy said: Where, and how, your going to fish the lure as well as what you want it to do would be my biggest consideration for the shape of the lip. If the bait was going to be fished around shallow cover such as brush, stumps or rock I would go with a square bill because they deflect off of cover better than rounded lips andthis deflection causes a sudden change of direction which can cause a reaction strike. Ben Hey Ben! Good to hear from you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted May 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 It will be going on a musky bait in shallow water. I tested one yesterday and just what I want. Thanks to all for the help. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted May 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 I guess I should have said square. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwfflipper Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 9 hours ago, RayburnGuy said: Where, and how, your going to fish the lure as well as what you want it to do would be my biggest consideration for the shape of the lip. If the bait was going to be fished around shallow cover such as brush, stumps or rock I would go with a square bill because they deflect off of cover better than rounded lips andthis deflection causes a sudden change of direction which can cause a reaction strike. Ben Hey Ben how have you been my friend? Glad to see you back on here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 I also think it matters whether your lure is designed to wobble side to side or to roll. I think that I have always seen rolling lures (Skinny minnows, like Rapalas) with round bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted May 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 After I tested the lure I am going with the square which gives me a good wobble, and the desired depth I am after no more than 10' Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
