Ice Fishing Lipless Crankbaits

Lipless Crankbaits are one of the hot lures used for icefishing. Vertically jigging a rattling, lipless crankbait in a upward motion sends out vibrations before fluttering downwards and some models descend with an enticing side to side action.

Rapala's Rippin' Rap and Ultra Light Rippin' Rap with their visual and sonic attributes help cover the water and attract fish from a long distance. These qualities give hard baits a reputation for appealing to aggressive fish and triggering hits.

About This Item

• Rippin' Rap features a lipless, deep belly profile designed to crank, swim and rip.
• With its skinny sides this bait flutters on the drop
• Hard vibrating action on fast or slow retrieves accented with loud, distinctive BB rattle system
• Textured scales and gills with deep set 3D holographic eyes
• Super easy to fish
• Perfect for pulling over or through grass, bouncing off timber and rippin 'through rocks
• Long casting with variable running depth
• Just right for clear water where look is key or for fishing stained, dark water
• Fast piercing VMC® black nickel hooks seal the deal

About This Item

• Ultra light Rapala ice fishing lure
• Perfect for pulling through weeds, bouncing off timber, and skittering over rocks in frozen lakes
• Features a lipless, deep belly profile designed to dive and rip
• Flat, skinny sides let this bait flutters on the drop
• Hard-vibrating action accented with a loud, distinctive BB rattle system
• Ideal for both casting and vertical jigging presentations
• Body features textured scales and gills with deep set 3D holographic eyes
• VMC® Black Nickel Round Bend Hooks

About This Item

• Tall, Skinny Body Shape
• Distinctive Loud BB Rattle System
• Lipless Design
• Hard Vibrating Action
• Long-Casting

About This Item

• Multi species lure for all moods of fish
• Tall, skinny body shape
• Distinctive loud BB rattle
• Lipless design
• Hard vibrating action
• VMC® Black Nickel Hooks
• Textured Scale Body

However, the reality is inactive fish can sometimes be deterred by noisy lures and aggressive jigging moves so you have to change up your techniques. In certain instances, jigging with short hops and light shakes may be enough to make fish bite.

Other times using a non-rattling lipless crankbait, like a Rapala Slab Rap is the better approach. This lure has a subtle presentation and a slimmer bait fish profile than the taller Rippin' Rap. Designed with the weight being forward in the bait, the Slab Rap can be lightly jigged to produce a rocking action excellent at triggering lethargic fish.