I honestly don't throw traps much anymore, but this cold snap has me rummaging through my tackle.  I have a bunch of Lucky Craft LVR's....all purchased on sale at one time or another.  They are thin and don't thump like an excalibur or RES.  Does anyone use the LVR's and when do they shine?  I was thinking in really cold water they could be the ticket.

Only success I’ve really had with the LVR has been early fall, when we were chasing suspended fish on points. They’ve got a really nice wobble when dropping on a slack line.

The LVR is a very specialized bait. It is not designed to give the thump of the RES. The LV500 does that. The LVR is supposed to be a more natural, almost finesse, presentation. Think clear water, wary fish, and more calm conditions, IMO. 

 

Case in point, straight from TW:

 

The new LVR series are characterized by a more natural fluid movement that standard lipless crankbaits lack. Most lipless crankbaits are designed to produce a powerful vibrating action, unfortunately in order to produce this vibration, the baits must have a mechanical action. The LVR series baits have an optimal balance between internal volume and body mass. Basically, the optimal balance eliminates the unnatural mechanical action. The speed and falling posture of the LVR's more closely imitate the natural action of a baitfish. The bodies are designed to create a smooth, straight fall when first entering the water, eliminating the standard right or left starting action of other lipless crankbaits. The action and body design make them more weedless than baits of similiar design. This is an excellent bait to use when fish are weary but are still actively pursuing schools of baitfish. Lucky Craft has also made LVR's available in some new colors like Chrome, Arkansas Shad, Chrome Blue, and White & Gray.

I use the LVR like a blade bait. 

17 minutes ago, J Francho said:

I use the LVR like a blade bait. 

And there it is ~

The magic sauce . . . 

A-Jay

Case in point, I use ALL my LV lipless like a blade bait. Snap up off bottom and let it fall on a semi-slack line. Most hits come on the fall and feel like a tick or just see my line jump.