Best Square Bill Rod – Selecting The Best Rod For The Job

Looking for the best square bill rod?

Square bill crankbaits have been around for years in the fishing industry and the reason is simple. They catch fish. Few people would argue the effectiveness of these lures in the shallow waters.

However, simply by having the wrong fishing gear you could be missing bites or worse yet, losing fish.

With that in mind, in this post, we are going to take a look at a few features to consider when shopping for that perfect rod. Next we are going to look at a few different models and identify what separates them from the competition.

Let’s take a look are some rods to see if we can choose which one is the best square bill rod….

What is the best square bill rod?

First, let’s answer three important questions:

• What is the best power rating for a square bill rod?
• What is the best action for a square bill rod?
• What is the best length?

Power: Generally, when throwing square bills you will fishing in shallow water that is close to cover. These circumstances call for a somewhat powerful rod to get the bass out of cover. Keep in mind though, that you won’t be fishing with huge swimbaits so you won’t need any overly powerful rod.

With that in mind, I would recommend that the best rod for square bills have the power rating of Medium to Medium Heavy.

Action: Square bill crankbaits are known for that crazy erratic action that bass love. For that reason, when choosing a rod you want to select one that isn’t going to take anything away from that action. If anything, you want to add to that action. A fishing rod with a softer tip can do just that. Be careful not to select a rod with too fast of a tip or else you will run the risk of pulling the lure right out of the fish’s mouth.

I think the best rod for square bill crankbaits should have a Moderate to Moderate Fast Action.

Length: The overall length is another important aspect to consider when searching for the best squarebill rod. Here are two important things to think about when selecting the best length.

First, think about comfort. Fishing all day long with an 8 foot pole is not going to be comfortable. So choose a rod that is comfortable for you. Don’t just think about the overall length, but also consider the handle length as well.

Next, shorter rods tend to be more accurate and thus are easier to cast into hard to reach areas. This is important when trying to get that square bill in the perfect spot.

On the other hand, longer rods also have some advantages as well. One such advantages is they allow for long casts. This is important when trying to cover a lot of water. Remember, sometimes it can be beneficial to overcast that perfect spot and bring your lure right over it. This will prevent you from spooking the fish and giving them the best presentation.

Generally, I would recommend that the best rod for square bill crankbaits have a length around 7 feet. Please note, that this can vary from fisherman to fisherman as we call come in different sizes. The important thing is to choose something that you are going to be comfortable with.

Let’s take a look at a few examples of good square bill rods that are on the market today.

Eagle Claw Skeet Reese Square Bill Rod

Action: Moderate Fast

Lure Weight: 1/ 2 – 1 ounce

Line: 10 – 20lbs

Length: 6’8″

A rod that was designed specifically for the square bill crankbait fisherman is the Eagle Claw Skeet Reese Square Bill Rod.

When fishing with crankbaits it is important to have a delayed hookset. Setting the hook too quickly can cause you to rip the lure from the fish’s mouth and lose the fish. This is what happens sometimes with a graphite rod as they are super sensitive.

However, with the Eagle Claw Skeet Reese Rod you will have no such problem. It is made from a strong, lightweight and sensitive S-Glass material. Couple this powerful fiberglass material with the soft tip and you have yourself a great square bill crankin’ rod. Increase your hookups with this setup and land more fish.

G.Loomis Fiber-Blend Crankbait

Power: Medium

Action: Moderate Fast

Lure Weight: 1/4 – 5/8 ounce

Line: 8-14lbs

Length: 7′

The next rod to add to our list is the G.Loomis Fiber-Blend Crankbait Rods. We know that G. Loomis knows how to make a good fishing rod, but can we say they know how to make the best square bill rod? Yes, without a doubt!

This rod is at a good overall length of 7 feet. The best feature is the materials used to make this rod. It is a Fiber – blend. Some fishermen feel that graphite is too stiff and too sensitive. Other feel that fiberglass is to slow. What did G.Loomis decide to do? Blend them!

This is the perfect combination between fiberglass and graphite to give a great rod that will without a doubt result in more fish in the boat.