Barracuda Baits 3.5 Inch Crawdad Soft Plastic Bait

Barracuda Baits 3.5 Inch Crawdad Soft Plastic Bait

Barracuda Baits
SKU:
BRB-CRAWDAD-350-BRF
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Pack Quantity:
8 Baits Per Pack
Availability:
Ships in 1–3 days from San Antonio, TX. Some orders may ship from Cedar Falls, IA
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Description

Use as a trailer on:

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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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