Comments: I've been a fan of the little John 50 in chartreuse black back and spooky nasty but bought a copper shad color and wore them out on my home lake. The occasional hand holding hooks aside, the best bait I've ever used.

From: Don: Virginia 9/7/23

Comments: Absolute worst crank bait I have ever thrown! I know how to tune a crank bait and it will not tune I have 12 of these, they are not worth a plug nickel!!!

From: Tanner: Stigler, Oklahoma 9/3/23

Comments: Great fish catcher, I just think it's dirty pool that spro makes best hooks in the business as well and sell them separately just good business I guess but well worth it if you like catching a lot of fish.

From: Ron: Whitehouse 2/13/23

Comments: Best crankbaits hands down. The cell mate color is incredible. Love how they have gama hooks already installed. They deflect cover very well with the circuit board bill. This is my go to squarebill.

From: Unknown: 9/23/20

Comments: Yes the hooks do hold hands, but there is an easy solution. Gamakatsu short shank #6. The good thing is the stock trebles are super high quality, so save them and swap those on your lures that come stock with crap hooks (spooks & strike king stuff). The bait is a fish catcher already, but the short shank hooks just help you keep the lure in the water longer and less gunk on them as well

From: Trey: Fisherville, TN 6/15/20

Comments: Nice Crankbaits, the hook position seems a little off due to the bait getting hung so much.  I throw a lot of crank baits and these are different with a different sound and will cast a country mile the only draw back I have is that they hang up on cover too easily.  

From: Unknown 8/6/19

Comments: These are great lures!  Like one of the previous reviewers, I wanted to try something different from the 1.5 Squarebills.  I was a little disappointed to discover that the Little Johns only weigh 3/8 oz. , as opposed to the 1/2 oz. in the product listing.  However  after catching two bass on the first two casts.....who cares!

From: John: Helotes, TX 4/12/19

Comments: Have  thrown  Many crankbaits for  30 years this is  by far one of the best ! When you crank this thing down by cypress trees and pause the bass grab it . The hooks could use a bigger barb but they do work .John Crews and spro knocked it out the park with these and the md's .

From: Chris - 12/16/18

Comments: First I will start by saying that Little John 50 is one of my favorite shallow diving crankbaits and I am a Big Fan of Spro Hard Baits, great action and the BEST Hooks. The only complaint that I have is that the finish started to peal off after several fishing trips and bass. 

From: Lee: Hickory, NC 7/18/18

Comments: Great Little bait. High quality components out of the package. Tight wobble and will catch bass in 40 degree water temps winding real slow.  Big shout out to SPRO as a recent one of these baits had the bill break/slide off in the first 6 hours of regular use (Fishing riprap and docks) Bill had to be damaged or something in the package bc i have a few of these CBs that our several years old. Anyway contacted SPRO sent the broken bait back and they sent me a replacement and an extra bait to cover shipping costs within a week. Great customer Service.

From: Joe: Ohio 3/23/18

Comments: I used to be a firm believer in the SK KVD squarebill. Great bait, one of my all time favorites. But this thing blows it out of the water (no pun intended). Just got back from a week long Florida getaway. Cranked up some majestic largies in 60 degree water on this bad boy, including my new personal best at 9-2. Could not believe how readily they were eating such a small bait. I'm a believer and will be ordering many more! Only gripe is that it started to take on water and sink after about 20 fish. But they still ate the hell out of it! Every fish (including multiple over 7) got stuck and held by the stock hooks. Can't say that for many crankbaits. Overall a very well built and productive lure.

From: Zach: NJ 1/24/18

Comments: I used one of these in Spooky Nasty and caught a bunch of bass on several trips this fall. I caught quantity and good quality sized bass. This has been the best shallow crankbait I have used. I will also throw out that Spro customer service is fantastic. I absolutely recommend these baits. 

From: Jay: 1/19/18

Comments: Perfect little crankbait for my river fishing needs.  It's crazy how much better I feel what I'm fishing with that circuit board lip.

From: Chris: Tiffin, IA 12/28/17

Comments: I just caught a 8.8 lb bass on this bait best crankbait made thanks spro.

From: Will - Montevallo 12/22/17

Comments: This is the most reliable crank bait I have ever fished. If the water temp is anywhere below 68 and above freezing this thing will absolutely catch fish. I used one red craw little john for 6 years before it starting takin on water. Love the things. Only issue is that the hooks get hung together but i have found that if i change the hooks i cannot get the same depth out of the bait. I'm not complaining though because this thing has caught me a lot of fish.

From: Catlin: Russellville, AL 10/31/16

Comments: Great product. Out fished both my grandad & my friend. Was throwing it off of rock points in about 2-6 ft of water & in mid to late march. Crank bait runs true also caught over 30 fish on it. After I caught those me and my buddy went to get him one. He got his and his sank a little bit while mine would still float. Also he said his did not run true but I agree with those who say every crank bait needs to be tuned. Gr8 bait! Will be buying more of these soon!

From: Brycen: Kerr Lake, VA 4/8/16

Comments: I was a very firm believer in a strike king KVD squarebill but man was I missing out. The action and wobble on this thing is unbelievable! Definitely worth the money.

From: Will: Auburn, AL 4/7/16

Comments: I really like this crankbait. In cold water situations if can fish very slow, while keeping a good depth in the channel. Great size, good terminals & effective colors.

From: Tyler: Bucks, CO 12/6/15

Comments: Great bait, caught them consistent on Lake Chick in Tn, its the best crank I have used in a long time.

From: Fatswarcat: Paradox, PA 4/29/15

Comments: All of my Spro CBs have run true right out of the box; are made of good quality components (hooks, split rings, etc.); and the paint seems to be durable. Oh, one or 2 cranks have teeth scratches, but the finish overall is still great. Oddly enough, I have not caught a fish on the Cell Mate color. All my fish have come from the Nasty Shad and Blue/Chartreuse, but especially Spooky Nasty. The bill deflects off the stuff really well; I've had to get the Little John unhung only once. It really does feather through the brush/trees quite well. And the bills on my LJ CBs are still attached and intact, even after digging them in the rocks.

From: Edwin: Nashville, TN 4/19/15

Comments: love this crank bait. Cell mate caught me my biggest bass. Only problem is the hooks. After I replaced with some owners it was a dream. Great crank bait. Gama hooks suck.

From: Derrick: Auburn, AL 10/17/14

Comments: I really like this lure. Question for you all though... Has anyone had issues with the bill being cock-eyed, leaning off to the left or right (not square with the vertical line of the bait? Honestly in the past I've never looked at that, but I purchased several recently & glanced at the front. It was way off on that one, then the next one. Other 2 were ok. Spro sent me 2 new ones & one of those was off kilter. I'm embarrassed to call them again. Bought more locally to see & danged if it hasn't taken me about 6 of each color (2) to come up with 2 each that have a reasonably straight bill (& still haven't quite got there on one of them). I don't think I'm being overly picky on this one, but I'm all ears to your perspective on it... Thanks!

From: Midwest Basser: KS 3/17/14

Comments: I'm very disappointed in this crankbait. I'm a big fan of spro and really wanted to like it but after ordering two and having problems with both, I'm just not a fan. One of them always got the trebles hung up on each other while casting. The other one swims extremely far to the left. Gonna try out the fat john 60 and see if it's any better

From: Tristen: Fort Worth, TX

Comments: I love this bait.  I use it year long, but I like it during the fall because of the flat sides.  It is amazing deflecting off of cover about 2-3 feet below the surface.  It has an internal weight transfer system, and it is half an ounce so it casts a mile.  I also love the size, it is not small and light so it cats, but not too terribly big and bulky.  I have caught countless fish on this lure in Sunny Bream, including two fish at once.  One concern is that I hit it on a dock post on a cast, and now it will not swim straight, and it is not a cheap bait.

From: Ethan: Charlottesville, VA

Comments: Hands down the best fall crank bait made!!

From: Doug: KCMO USA

Comments: People, it's a crank bait. Inherently they NEED to be tuned. Very few I have ever bought run dead true outta the box. It takes 30 seconds to tune a crank bait. If tuning a bait is that big of a hassle, then don't fish em. That's kinda like saying that line is no good because it frays around wood and you have to re-tie on occasion. C'mon guys, enjoy fishing for what it is. You could always be working.

From: Kevin: Mt. Juliet, TN

Comments:  ... Cell Mate's the best...:)

From: Elijah: CT

Comments: fixing to run true. Also the weight is more like a tiny bit over 3/8 oz and far away from 1/2 oz. So be warned.

From: DreamFly: San Francisco, CA

Comments: Very durable crankbait. The paint on this thing is amazing, never has chipped on me yet. But the main thing you want in a SB crank is a good, durable bill, this bad boy's definetly got it! Best finesse crankbait out there.

From: Elijah: CT

Comments: Just bought three of these lures from TWH. Only one swam straight from the box. The other two were not even close. One of them i had to bend the eyelet further than any I have ever had to in the past. It seems to me that these lures are not of the same quality that they used to be.

From: Tom: Copperas Cove TX

Comments: This lure really puts it to the fish.  I had the opportunity of using mine for the first time and boy I wasn't disappointed.  I caught over 25 fish in one day on this lure alone!  It took a serious beating.  I ended up with a record total (for myself) at 42 largemouth on the day and this little contributed to over half of my catch.  I used the Cell Mate color and hammered 'em.  Tie one on and get ready for a ride!

From: Jake: Chickamauga, Ga

Comments: bought this lure yesterday and I caught my first bass of the year with this guy. A nice 5 almost 6 pound large mouth. Gonna grab a few more of these. Love how it swim and the action.

From: Sai: Fresno, CA

Comments: This bait is like no other! Game changer! It has a slow rise on the pause!

From: PT: Northern Illinois

Comments: Grab one of these and bang it off some rocks and the smallies can't resist it

From: Jon: Alton, NH

Comments: Great bait, casts like a rock. "Silent" but actually has a very faint thump to it from the soft weight. Good all year long. Great follow up bait when the fish turn off bigger square bills. I've had better luck fish this on 10-12lb, the Fat John is better designed for 14-16lb. Durable paint too...my favorite had dozens of fish on it and almost no paint loss before it hung in a giant brush pile.

From: Chris

Comments: the last 8 or 10 baits ive bought will not run true! my older ones run perfect im not sure what wrong but i hope they get it fixed soon because its a kick butt little bait year around

From: John: OK

Comments: 2 Brand New Baits, both needed tuned so bad right out of pack. Yet to throw the other 6 I bought because the first 2 were running so bad. I got them to run right and lost my desire to even have it tied on after that battle. Maybe I am the only one but I was pretty bummed

From: Pittman: OH

Comments: These are definitely quality crankbaits, nice weight transfer system makes for exceptional castability. But, several of these pictures don't look exactly like they do in person, maybe it's just my computer but I doubt it. For example the Cell Mate, on TW picture looks like a dirty white and a flat purple/black on top but it's actually a really sexy white with nice glitter on it and the top is an awesome dark blue also with great glitter accents, very awesome color. And the Spring Craw, is not NEARLY as dark as it looks on the picture, the dark part on the spine of the bait actually stop at right above the eyes. These two colors are great and they will definitely put keepers in the boat.

From: Mike: GA

Comments: This crank is phenominal! Took my buddies out fishing and this was putting my buddies to shame they couldn't even get bites when I was outfishing them. Threw it out caught a largemouth, threw it back out and hooked a 14 lb catfish haha sharp little hooks too. Definetly glad I spent the extra bucks and I recommend if you want to outfish your buddies like I did get one of these in the Cell Mate pattern.

From: Zach: IN

Comments: This is a great designed bait, don't get me wrong. I love it, however there are some flaws. The bait comes slandered with the wrong size hook. If you do get this bait i recommend you replace the hooks, with one size smaller hooks. The baits bill seems to be clear, but is actually white. I don't know the reason for this but its strange, it still does however disappear in the water. Over all i do Not think this bait is worth the price.

From: Dylan: Flower Mound, TX

Comments: A great bait that  runs true and will catch fish. Only down fall is the bill will come loose after being beaten off rocks for a period of time.

From: Casey: Dover, OH

Comments: one of the best cranks i have ever used great hooks super sharp gonna have to buy more cell mate is a grat color

From: Mike: Akron, Ohio

Comments: I got tired of getting out fished when guys would use these.  I finally bought a few.  They go through really thick cover. My new favorite!

From: Hunter: Brentwood, TN

Comments: just got one this weekend and took it out earlier today, hauled in 1 but i went for 9.5 with stock hooks! cant beat it!

From: Matt: SC

Comments: Absolutely snagproof!! I hauled this bait through every brushpile I could get to and not one snag. Quite amazing considering how evil-sharp the stock hooks are. This bait hunts like crazy, sometimes swinging up to a foot from side to side. The fish love it and I'm sold.

From: Grant: South Africa

Comments: just recieved mine in the chrome olive color and the bait looks killer. very nice finish on the bait and going out tomorrow to try it out. hope soon the price will go down alittle or they will have a sale over the winter.

From: Matt: IL

Comments: Use mine the first time this week, and they are great.  Bounced off everything without getting hung up, and cast a mile.  Great shallow crankbait.

From: Allen: East TX

Comments: If you want to catch 5lb plus fish, you have to have this in your box. It looks jst like a little baitfish wth a very true action. Fish it in shallow grass and you will have success I PROMISE!!!!!

From: Deoran: KZN

Comments: This lure is one of my go to lures. The lip is very sensitive but can be knocked loose by big fish. They usually run true out of the box, easy to tune.

From: Jake: Fort Worth, TX

Comments: I never leave the docks without it!! this bait will add more to the box, i promise

From: Frank: Baltimore, MD

Comments: Hands down my favorite crank. Flat out catches fish.

From: AJ: Grafton, WV

Comments: Great lure but its overpriced.  Lip is as durable as its described.

From: Bill: Mckeesport, PA

Comments:Cant go wrong with this bait, one of my all time favorites!

From:Taylor: Sacramento,Ca