Flat-sided crankbaits work best when the water is a little colder (45 to 52 degrees), transitioning to the wider wobbling rounder baits when the water starts to warm up to around 52 degrees.

Timmy Horton ranks the lipless crankbait as the best all-around pre-spawn bass lure on grass lakes. A common challenge with baits in the most popular 1/2-ounce size is depth control; a moderate ...