Square bill crank baits.

[Basscat]

I've heard a lot about fishing square bill crank baits around timber, and I am thinking about trying it. A few questions though. Do they really deflect around the timber like they say, or do they hang up a lot? Has anyone had any success with this? And lastly, what lure should a guy start with? Thanks.

[goblueM]

i like fat DTs personally, or the old square bill fat raps

they do work pretty nice - particularly if you do get hung up, if you give it some slack they tend to free themselves by backing up off of the snag

[river rat316]

Bomber square a is my go to around timber, they are getting harder to find in the larger sizes, but when I do I buy all I can afford

[Bass Whacker]

I use bandits and bombers alot i tend to snip the bottom hook off the treble to further snag proof them. they are also awsome for banging off rock out on the river

[OLY]

I fish pool 2 of the mississippi year round for bass, and one of the best ways to catch them is cranking shallow timber. I really like the fat dt's they really go through the thick stuff with out getting hung up. You will be amazed at how easily you can run a crank through the trees once you get a feel for it.

[TonkaBass]

Square bills deflect the most in the crankbait world. Others will also make it through brush ok, but they may not shoot out as much.