Barracuda Baits Tournament Series 3.5" Inch Crawdad Soft Plastic Bait
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Barracuda Baits Tournament Series 3.5" Inch Crawdad Soft Plastic Bait
On-the-water overview (demo copy)
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Specs & build (demo copy)
Specs & build (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Best ways to fish it (demo)
Swim Jig Trailer
Shallow grass, slow roll
Texas Rig
Pitching to cover
Ball Jig Head
Dragging sand or rock
Split Shot
Natural subtle glides
How, where, and why it excels
Arky / Flipping Jig Trailer (3/8–3/4 oz)
When & where: Laydowns, dock shade, grass edges; stain/current.
How: Short, accurate pitches; pendulum fall; shake on bottom to make the claws posture up.
Why: Realistic body/claws add presence without helicoptering; perfect for pressured fish or cold fronts.
Tuning: Trim one rib off the head for faster fall in cover; leave full length for hang‑time around docks.
Bladed Jig Trailer (3/8–1/2 oz) — conditional
When & where: Stained water, grass lines, wind lanes.
How: Slow‑roll with occasional quarter‑turn pops after contacting grass/wood.
Why: Bulks the bait for a craw silhouette; if blade thump dulls, shorten the trailer 1/4–1/2" or taper claw tips.
Finesse / Compact Jig Trailer (1/4–3/8 oz)
When & where: Bluebird pressure and clear water.
How: Subtle 3–6" lifts; long pauses; avoid sweeping hops.
Why: Realistic posture + tight claw quiver keeps bites coming when big flap baits turn fish off.
Football Jig Trailer (3/8–1/2 oz)
When & where: Rock points, humps, transition seams.
How: Slow drag with 6–12" pulls; pause on rock crowns; bites often on the settle.
Why: Claws tick on the pull and hover defensively at rest—smallmouth and spotted bass love it.
Swim Jig Trailer (1/4–3/8 oz) — situational
When & where: Shallow grass lanes and shade lines when fish are on bluegill/craw.
How: Medium retrieve, tick tops; add a one‑count kill after bumps.
Why: Keeps a craw silhouette without switching to a paddletail.
Texas Rig (1/8–3/8 oz)
When & where: Wood, grass clumps, docks; any time you need weedless contact.
How: Hop‑and‑glide; shake to make claws flare; pitch to targets and let it free‑fall beside cover.
Carolina Rig (1/4–1/2 oz)
When & where: Gravel bars, points, hard/soft transitions where bass and walleye roam.
How: 18–24" leader; slow pull‑pause; feed a little slack to let the bait hover and settle naturally.
Punching Rig — conditional
When & where: Sparse to moderate mats or cheese with pockets.
How: Streamlined head; trim a rib or taper claw tips to help penetrate; short shakes once it breaks through.
Standard (Ball) Jig Head (1/8–1/4 oz)
When & where: Rock flats and current seams.
How: Slow drag/creep so the claws tick rock; occasional micro‑hops. Good crossover for walleye.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- Rib trim: Remove 1–2 ribs to speed the fall through cover; leave full for more hang‑time.
- Claw taper: Slight taper tightens the kick for cold water and keeps chatter blades thumping.
- Scent/lock: Gel scent + tiny dot of super glue at the keeper extends life and confidence.
Dial it in
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Blue Craw (natural blue/olive cues on rock), Mocha Craw (brown/amber over gravel).
- Stained (2–6 ft): Texas Mud Bug (dark GP/brown silhouette), Disco Gator (high‑confidence GP with flash).
- Dirty (<2 ft) / Low light: Black w/ Red Flake for hard silhouette; Fire Craw for pre‑spawn/red‑craw windows.
Qwik Color recommendations
- Black w/ Red Flake: Muddy water, night, or heavy cloud—maximum silhouette with strike‑trigger flash.
- Blue Craw: Clear water on rock/transition; smallmouth‑friendly natural blue highlights.
- Disco Gator: Stained water around wood/grass; balanced GP base with pop.
- Fire Craw: Pre‑spawn on rock and warming banks; reds/oranges match molting craws.
- Mocha Craw: Sunny gravel/rock; classic brown craw over hard bottom.
- Texas Mud Bug: Versatile dark GP/brown for stain, current, and mixed cover.
Specs & Build
- Length: 3.5" (88.9 mm)
- Profile: Realistic craw with defined claws and ribbed body; defensive posture at rest
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic
- Species: Bass (LM/SM/Spots), Walleye; can be trimmed for river smallmouth or finesse
- Best Pairings: Arky/Flipping (3/8–3/4), Football (3/8–1/2), Finesse/Compact (1/4–3/8), Bladed (conditional), Swim (situational), Texas (1/8–3/8), Carolina (1/4–1/2), Punching (conditional), Standard Ball Head (1/8–1/4)
- Availability: Ships in 1–3 days from San Antonio, TX. Some orders may ship from Cedar Falls, IA.
Care & Storage
Store flat in the original bag. Separate darks/lights to avoid dye bleed. Bagged (no clamshell). Compatible with most gel scents.
Plastics Recycling
Don't toss torn baits, recycle or dispose of properly. Learn more here: Soft Plastics Recycling.
Proof & Community
On‑the‑Water Notes
- Rock points & transitions: Football jig with long drags and pauses—bites on the settle as claws hover.
- Wood & grass edges: Texas/Flipping; short pitches to shade lines; shake to flare claws.
- Current seams: Ball head crawl/creep for mixed bass/walleye; maintain bottom contact.
Q&A
Q: Why pick a realistic craw over a beaver or chunk?
A: The defined claws and proportions telegraph a defensive craw posture—killer when fish are inspecting baits in clear water or on pressured lakes. It also drags more naturally across rock without helicoptering.
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