Lucky John Pilot-X – Crankbait Lures for Perch, Chub and Asp

Lucky John Pilot-X is a compact crankbait designed for perch, chub and asp fishing. Its short, deep-bodied profile produces a pronounced action during a steady retrieve, making it suitable for quickly checking river holding areas and actively searching for predators in lakes and reservoirs.

Pilot-X 4.5F measures 4.5 cm (1.8 in), weighs 8 g and runs to approximately 1.2 m. Its relatively high weight for such a compact lure supports accurate, longer casts, which is particularly useful when targeting asp or reaching fish holding away from the bank.

Strong action on a steady retrieve

The lure has an active built-in action and does not require complicated rod movements. It can be retrieved steadily, with the speed adjusted to fish activity. A slower retrieve works well for cautious perch and chub, while a faster pace allows anglers to cover water efficiently when searching for active asp.

Pilot-X also works well with a stop-and-go retrieve. Short periods of winding can be alternated with pauses, during which the floating lure begins to rise. This change of speed and direction can trigger predators that follow the crankbait without striking immediately.

For rivers and stillwaters

In rivers, Pilot-X can be worked across the current, upstream or downstream. It is suitable for rocky banks, current seams, shallow bars, riffles and calmer water behind obstructions. Its distinct action also makes the lure easy to control in moving water.

In lakes and reservoirs, the crankbait can be used along near-bank drop-offs, weed edges, bays and areas where small baitfish gather close to the surface. Its running depth of approximately 1.2 m makes it suitable for shallow areas and for working above submerged vegetation.

A floating crankbait for perch, chub and asp

The compact profile of Pilot-X matches the size of many small baitfish eaten by perch, chub and asp. Its floating action also helps when fishing around shallow obstacles, as the lure gradually rises towards the surface when the retrieve is stopped.

Pilot-X 4.5F measures 4.5 cm (1.8 in), weighs 8 g and runs to approximately 1.2 m. It is a versatile crankbait for active lure fishing in both rivers and stillwaters.