20 hours ago, ghost said:

BTW, the stock front treble hook on the Egg is supposed to be like that. It's supposed to help keep the hooks from fouling and have the front hook close to the body to lessen picking up weeds/grass. Good concept, not my thing.

Alton jones cuts that one hook of the front running treble to help it snag less as well.  I have done it on some baits and never noticed much difference 

On 1/12/2023 at 9:46 AM, gimruis said:

I haven't used that one.

 

When Storm discontinued their Subwart years ago (rapala bought out storm, d**n them), I tried a bunch of those super shallow running short cranks.  Mann's, Rebel, Rapala.  None of them were very good at imitating that tight consistent wobble that the subwart is really good at until I tried the XPS Super Shallow Crank.  I still have about 5 or 6 subwarts, including one in the original packaging, but as we both know, sometimes they tend to disappear in the jaws of a pike.  With the Super Shallow Crank only being $4.99 each, I can swallow losing them too.  Hard to swallow losing a discontinued storm subwart that can only be found nowadays on ebay for like 40 bucks.

 

These are the 3 I bought last year during Bass Pro's annual Spring Sale.  As previously stated, they were $3.99 each.  The orange craw was my best color last season.

*What were your most productive seasons to use the XPS Super Shallow Crank (i.e. Post Spawn , etc.) ?

On 1/12/2023 at 8:46 AM, gimruis said:

I haven't used that one.

 

When Storm discontinued their Subwart years ago (rapala bought out storm, d**n them), I tried a bunch of those super shallow running short cranks.  Mann's, Rebel, Rapala.  None of them were very good at imitating that tight consistent wobble that the subwart is really good at until I tried the XPS Super Shallow Crank.  I still have about 5 or 6 subwarts, including one in the original packaging, but as we both know, sometimes they tend to disappear in the jaws of a pike.  With the Super Shallow Crank only being $4.99 each, I can swallow losing them too.  Hard to swallow losing a discontinued storm subwart that can only be found nowadays on ebay for like 40 bucks.

 

These are the 3 I bought last year during Bass Pro's annual Spring Sale.  As previously stated, they were $3.99 each.  The orange craw was my best color last season.

If you can find a B model Bomber ,that's the ticket. and the 1 minus of course.

For me they are a spawn/post spawn deal when then are still up around the bushes.

2 hours ago, ChrisD46 said:

What were your most productive seasons to use the XPS Super Shallow Crank

Midsummer, in a small, shallow river for smallmouth.  Since they float, when I cast them, I just let it sit for a few seconds, and then twitch is a couple times before reeling it back in.  When they're aggressive, they'll hit it on the surface.

 

I have not used them for largemouth.

On 1/11/2023 at 12:37 AM, ghost said:

Both sizes, get both sizes! I had small and big bass hit the Egg. Versatile that it can be waked, cranked to about 1' and I've actually caught bass as popper and twitch bait. The 2" is perfect for medium action casting or spinning rod. the 2.5" is 3/4oz and casts way far and loud! Perfect to wake back slow to medium action.

 

Change out the stock hooks, they suck. Use short shank treble hooks from VMC or Mustad KVD. Size 4 short shank for the 2" and size 3 short shank or you can get away with size 2 short shank on the 2.5" Egg. Since the Egg has a short body, the treble hooks at times do tend to tangle together. Just be aware of this before you cast it out again.  

 

The Bass Pro Shops, The Egg shallow crankbait has been my most productive lure for many years. I really shouldn't need to buy any other shallow crankbaits, it's that productive. 

Been two years so i doubt you'll respond but do you possibly know of any similar shallow crankbaits. I cant find any that weigh more than 1/4 oz for the life of me and bass pro shops & cabella discontinued the xps egg 

On 6/1/2025 at 7:56 PM, puffco said:

Been two years so i doubt you'll respond but do you possibly know of any similar shallow crankbaits. I cant find any that weigh more than 1/4 oz for the life of me and bass pro shops & cabella discontinued the xps egg 

 

KVD Wake is 2.5" and 1/2 oz.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_King_HC_KVD_Wakebait/descpage-SKKVDWB.html

 

Then there's the KVD Shallow that is 2.5" and weighs 3/8 oz.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_King_KVD_HC_Shallow_Squarebill_15_Crankbait/descpage-KVDSSB.html

14 hours ago, puffco said:

Been two years so i doubt you'll respond but do you possibly know of any similar shallow crankbaits. I cant find any that weigh more than 1/4 oz for the life of me and bass pro shops & cabella discontinued the xps egg 

I addition to the KVD wakebait, I’ve also had good luck with these from Academy.

https://www.academy.com/p/h20x-wake-bait?sku=shad-11&gmc_feed=t&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=SEM-Shopping&utm_content=Shopping&utm_campaign=Brand|Shopping&ogmap=SEM|PLB|GOOG|SHOP|m||IM|Brand-Shopping||21316941248&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21316941248&gbraid=0AAAAADv-p97BpAhumFeqgbZdyPSdziXTg&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqMS60KPTjQMVfSvUAR3rGR7lEAQYAiABEgLqlvD_BwE

 

Luckily, I still have a few BPS Eggs lying around. Something about that loud, full sized one really triggers strikes on overcast, windy days.