Barracuda Baits Tournament Series 3.4" Inch Critter Craw Soft Plastic Bait

Barracuda Baits
SKU:
BRB-CRITTER-CRAW-340-JU
$7.99
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Pack Quantity:
Each Package Contains 8 Baits
Availability:
Ships in 1–3 days from San Antonio, TX. Some orders may ship from Cedar Falls, IA
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Use as a trailer on:

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How, where, and why it excels
Arky / Flipping Jig (3/8–3/4 oz)

When & where: Heavy cover, stained/dirty water, current.

How: Short, accurate pitches; pendulum fall; shake to flare the claws.

Why this trailer: Bigger body + aggressive flap = displacement to pull fish from cover.

Color picks: Stain/current → Black Sapphire, Junebug. Mixed cover → GP Black, GP Purple.

Football Jig (3/8–3/4 oz)

When & where: Rock points, breaks, hard transitions.

How: Slow drag with 6–12" pulls; pause on rock tops and drops.

Why this trailer: Wide claws thump on the pull and “hover” on the settle for reaction bites.

Color picks: Sun/rock → Green Pumpkin Gold. Clear rock → Smoked Watermelon, Watermelon Red.

Swim Jig Trailer (1/4–3/8 oz) — situational

When & where: Sparse grass, docks, stained flats.

How: Steady retrieve with occasional handle pops; kill for 1 sec after a bump.

Why this trailer: Adds bulk/visibility without needing a paddletail; shows a larger “bluegill/craw” silhouette in stain.

Color picks: Grass lanes → GP Black, GP Purple. Wind/stain → Watermelon Red, White/Chart accents (on skirt).

Texas Rig (1/8–1/4 oz • pegged)

When & where: Laydowns, edges of vegetation, docks.

How: Short pitches; semi‑slack fall; shake in place; slide through lanes.

Why this rig: When big creatures get ignored, the Critter Craw keeps action but stays compact.

Color picks: Clear → Baby Bass, Smoked Watermelon. Muddy/night → Black w/ Red Flake, Black Sapphire.

Carolina (finesse 1/4–3/8 oz)

When & where: Gravel bars, points, and flats with scattered rock.

How: 18–24" leader; slow pull‑pause; keep contact but feed slack to let the bait “float” behind.

Why: Natural craw look for smallmouth/walleye when a full‑size creature is too much.

Ned / Compact Jig (trim 1/2–3/4") — situational

When & where: Ultra‑clear or pressured fish on rock/gravel.

How: Trim head flat; 1/16–1/8 oz head; drag‑shake with long pauses so the claws hover.

Why: Gives a unique two‑claw quiver when they’ve seen standard Ned shapes.

Bladed Jig Trailer (3/8–1/2 oz) — situational

When & where: Stain/wind over grass or rock transitions.

How: Slow‑roll to medium; quarter‑turn pops to re‑engage the blade after contact.

Why: Bulks the profile without killing vibration; if thump dulls, shorten 1/4–1/2".

Trim & Mods (quick hits)
  • Rib trim: Remove 1–2 ribs for faster fall through cover; leave full for more hang time.
  • Claw taper: Slight taper tightens the kick in colder water.
  • Scent/lock: Add gel scent if desired; tiny dot of super glue at keeper to extend life.