Rebel Crickhopper Ultralight Waking Crankbait | Grasshopper Topwater Lure for Bass & Trout

Rebel Crickhopper: Ultralight Waking Crankbait

The Rebel Crickhopper is a compact, ultralight waking crankbait designed to imitate a grasshopper skimming the surface. At about 1.5 inches, its nimble body casts easily and wakes with a twitch, inviting nearby fish to investigate. With a lifelike grasshopper silhouette and a paint job that mirrors natural coloration, this lure offers a realistic presentation without being cumbersome on light tackle. It works as a topwater lure or a shallow crank, giving anglers a versatile option for sunny days and cooler mornings alike.

Whether you’re targeting impatient bass in summer or feeding trout in fall, the Crickhopper adapts to your environment. The combination of a compact profile and a vivid grasshopper design helps provoke curious strikes from lurking gamefish. The lure’s build and finish are crafted to hold up to repeated casts and wire-kisses from the fight, while maintaining a natural look that doesn’t scream artificial lure.

Key Benefits at a Glance

• Ultralight, easy-to-cast profile that can be used as topwater or a shallow crank
• Realistic grasshopper design paired with convincing paint to mimic a live insect
• Effective for summer and fall bass, trout, and panfish in lakes, dams, and tailraces

How to Use It

For bass and panfish, a twitch on the surface creates a brief wake that simulates a drowning grasshopper, inviting a swift strike from underneath. This action can be particularly enticing when lurking fish are feeding near the surface or along weed edges in warm conditions.

For trout anglers, a steady, moderate retrieval along dam tails, reservoir tailraces, or lake edges tends to reveal the Crickhopper’s subtle motion. The lure’s compact size allows for precise casts in tight pockets and slower water where trout often patter back and forth.

Practical Angling Tips

• Experiment with twitch cadence to vary the wake and surface disturbance
• Switch between topwater twitches and steady shallow retrieves to cover different water layers

Pair the Crickhopper with light tackle to maximize sensitivity and control. The lure’s design supports quick retrieves and responsive twitches, helping you adapt to changing light, wind, and fish behavior without overcomplicating presentation. While results will vary by day and location, many anglers find the Crickhopper a compelling addition to a seasonal strategy focused on surface action and subtle sub-surface draws.