Booyah XCS2 Series 2.75 5/8oz Perch

The Booyah XCS2 Series 2.75 5/8oz Perch is a silent shallow crankbait designed for anglers targeting bass in weedy and brush-heavy cover. This square-lipped crankbait wobbles and semi-rolls as it moves through the water column, creating flash and color movement that draws strikes without relying on rattle chambers. The etched scale patterns add a final layer of detail that bass key on, especially in clear to moderately stained water where visual attraction matters.

Built for shallow cover work, the XCS2 runs from the surface down to about 3 feet of depth, making it perfect for swimming over submerged grass, through fallen timber, and around dock pilings. The design shines when you're bumping it off cover—the upturned hook configuration reduces snags compared to traditional crankbait rigging, so you can fish aggressive, target-rich spots without constantly hanging bottom or getting hung in wood.

At 2.75 inches and 5/8 ounce, the Perch pattern balances castability with a natural profile that mimics forage bass encounter in shallow water. Whether you're fishing early morning flats, shallow creek channels, or the margins of weed lines, this silent square-lip crankbait rewards covering water methodically and varying your retrieve speed to trigger reaction bites.

Key Features

• Silent square-lip design—no rattle chamber, letting you fish quiet conditions and spooky shallow water
• Wobbles and semi-rolling action with strong color flash
• Etched scale patterns for added detail and realism
• Upturned hook placement reduces snags when bumping cover
• Runs 0 to 3 feet—ideal for shallow-cover bass fishing
• 2.75-inch profile and 5/8 oz weight for balanced casting and natural baitfish silhouette

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What water conditions is the XCS2 2.75 best suited for?

The silent design and shallow 0–3 foot running depth make this crankbait ideal for clear to moderately stained shallow water, early morning low-light conditions, and situations where bass are spooky. It works well over grass, around docks, and through timber where visual appeal and a subtle presentation matter.

Will this crankbait get snagged in heavy cover?

The upturned hook design is engineered to reduce snags compared to standard crankbait rigging, allowing you to bump and run the bait through cover more confidently. That said, any crankbait fished in dense timber or heavy grass carries snag risk—the XCS2 simply minimizes it.

What's the difference between a silent crankbait and one with rattles?

Silent crankbaits like the XCS2 rely purely on flash, color, and action to attract bass, without vibration. They shine in clear water and when fish are wary or in low-pressure situations. Rattling baits are better for creating sound attraction in stained water or when you need to draw fish from a distance.

What retrieve style works best with the XCS2?

The wobble and semi-rolling action responds well to both steady retrieves and variable speed work. Experiment with pause-and-go patterns, bump-and-run approaches through cover, and occasional twitches to vary the action and trigger reaction strikes.