Barracuda Baits Tournament Series 2.75" inch Bat Craw Soft Plastic Bait
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Barracuda Baits Tournament Series 2.75" inch Bat Craw 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 (3/8–1/2 oz)
When & where: Laydowns, docks, grass edges, and tight targets in stain/current.
How: Short, accurate pitches; pendulum fall; shake to flare the wide claws.
Why this trailer: Compact body + broad claw face = louder displacement to pull fish from cover without a bulky beaver.
Tuning: If it helicopters, trim a rib off the nose; for more stall, drop head weight one step.
Football Jig (3/8–1/2 oz)
When & where: Rock points, breaks, and hard transitions.
How: Slow drag with 6–12" pulls; pause on rock tops and drop lips—many bites on the settle.
Why this trailer: Bat claws thump on the pull and hold a defensive hover on the pause—classic smallmouth/walleye trigger.
Swim Jig Trailer (1/4–3/8 oz) — situational
When & where: Grass lanes, shade lines, wind-pushed flats where a bluegill/craw silhouette sells.
How: Steady retrieve just ticking tops; kill for one count after a bump; add quarter-turn pops.
Why: Adds bulk/visibility without a paddletail—keeps a craw profile for pressured fish.
Texas Rig (1/8–1/4 oz • pegged)
When & where: Sparse wood, edges of vegetation, docks; clear to stained.
How: Short pitches; semi-slack fall; shake in place; slide through lanes.
Why: When creature baits are too bulky, this compact craw still draws bites and skips clean.
Ned / Midwest Finesse (trim 1/4–1/2")
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; let the claws hover.
Why: Unique two-claw quiver smallmouth eat when they’ve seen standard Ned shapes.
Carolina (Finesse C-rig, 1/8–3/16 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: Subtle natural craw for smallmouth/walleye when a full-size creature gets ignored.
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 quiver in cold water.
- Wire/line: Downsize wire and 8–12 lb fluoro for finesse presentations.
- Scent/lock: Add gel scent if desired; tiny dot of super glue at keeper to extend life.
Dial it in
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Green pumpkin variants; brown/purple; subtle flake.
- Stained (2–6 ft): Black/blue; GP black flake; junebug in low light.
- Muddy (<2 ft) / Low light: Solid darks; add skirt contrast (touch of chartreuse on skirt, not trailer).
- Seasonal cues: Pre-spawn = darker/high contrast around wood & staging rock; Summer = drag on offshore rock/edges; Fall = speed up on flats; Winter = slow pulls and long pauses.
Specs & Build
- Length: 2.75" (69.9 mm)
- Profile: Compact craw with bat-style wide claws; moderate-to-strong flap
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic
- Species: Bass (LM/SM/Spots), Walleye, Trout (rivers)
- Best Pairings: Arky/Flipping (3/8–1/2), Football (3/8–1/2), Swim Jig (1/4–3/8, situational), Texas (1/8–1/4), Ned (trim 1/4–1/2; 1/16–1/8), Carolina (finesse 1/8–3/16), Bladed Jig (situational)
- 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 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 transitions: Football long pulls + pauses; most strikes on the settle.
- Heavy cover: Flip/pitch short and controlled; shake to flare claws in place.
- Pressured fish: Compact jig + subtle lifts; trim one rib for a quicker fall through cover.
Species Notes
- Bass: All jig roles + Texas/Ned. Natural/translucent in clear; black/blue & junebug for stain/wind.
- Walleye: Football or finesse C-rig on rock bars; slow pulls and stalls; add a stinger if short-biting.
- Trout (rivers): Ned/ball-head on seams and tailouts; long pauses to let the claws hover in current.
Related Products
- So Good 3" Chunk (hand-poured) — premium hand-poured chunk with boutique colors and subtle flap.
- Doug’s 2.5" OG Chunk Trailer — smaller, tighter flap for pressured fish and clear water.
- Doug’s 2.75" Super Chunk Trailer — mid-size chunk with more aggressive flap when you want added presence.
- Barracuda 2.5" Ned Finesse — compact Ned option when you need ultra-subtle.
- Barracuda 3" Ned Paddle Tail — Ned swimbait for a baitfish signal instead of craw.
- Barracuda 3.5" Ned Split Tail — finesse split-tail when fish nip bulkier profiles.
- Snoopy’s 3" Medusa Ned (pre-rigged) — convenient pre-rig for quick deployment.
Q&A
Q: Why pick the Bat Craw over a beaver or chunk?
A: It keeps a compact craw silhouette but adds wide claw surface for more thump and visibility—ideal for stain, current, and pulling fish from cover without a bulky body.
