Cliquebaits

COLLINS GILL - SMALL JON 50

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Description

This bait is identical to the Spro Lil John 50 MD The John Crews Little John MD 50 Crankbait is designed to run deeper than the original Little John at approximately 7-9ft. The body is the same as the original Little John, but the dive bill is plastic, longer and at a different, downward angle. The longer lip helps the bait dive quickly, as well as, reduce hang-ups by helping flip the bait up and over branches. Crews also wanted a durable yet sensitive bait that could be cast long distances with great accuracy. The Clique Baits Small John Crankbait does all this and more. It's subtle weight transfer system provides the distance and casting accuracy for this small profile bait. The lip design gives it a tight wobble but enough action to aid in cover deflection. The tight wobble allows you to cover water quickly and effectively. Features a weight transfer system that provides excellent casting and helps the lure swim true through open water without rolling over or tracking to the side. Available in a variety of proven colors, the Small Jon gives anglers another quality crankbait to add to their arsenal.

Specifications

Category

Crankbaits

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

mid-depth

Running Depth

7-9 ft

Action

tight wobble

Conditions

open water, rocky

Field Notes

Use this crankbait when you want to cover water quickly with a tight wobble and long casts. It is designed to dive deeper than the original Little John, making it a good choice for probing cover and open-water edges around 7-9 ft. The longer bill helps it deflect off branches and reduce hang-ups.

Pros

  • Long casting with good accuracy
  • Tight wobble for efficient water coverage
  • Longer bill helps reduce hang-ups and deflect cover

Cons

  • Not ideal when a wider wobble is needed
  • Best suited to a specific mid-depth range

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