Dougs Custom Lures 2.5" Ned Craw Soft Plastic Finesse Craw
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Dougs Custom Lures 2.5" Ned Craw Soft Plastic Finesse Craw
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
Finesse / Compact Jig
When & Where: Cold fronts, clearer water, pressured fish, rocky banks, and light cover where a smaller meal reads “easy.”
How: Thread it straight and keep the trailer compact—think short drags, little hops, and long pauses near bottom.
Why: The compact body and subtle twin-claw action add life without overpowering a finesse skirt profile.
Tuning: Trim the skirt to match the 2.5" footprint and keep the hook gap clean for better hookups.
Ned Rig
When & Where: Mixed bottom, transitions, docks, river smallmouth seams, and anytime bites feel “watching but not committing.”
How: Rig it straight on a Ned head so it stands up. Let it settle, then use short drags and dead-sticks—move it inches, not feet.
Why: The ribbed body and compact claws hold a natural craw posture and quiver on pauses instead of flapping wildly.
Tuning: Lighter heads = more hang time; heavier heads = better bottom contact in wind/current.
Standard (Ball) Jig Head
When & Where: Rivers, riprap, gravel, and subtle current breaks where you want a controlled crawl.
How: Swim it low and slow or “tick” bottom with short pulls and pauses.
Why: The narrow, ribbed body tracks clean, and the claws pulse naturally as water pushes past.
Texas Rig
When & Where: Light grass, shallow wood, and shoreline cover where you need weedless finesse.
How: Use a light-wire hook and keep weight minimal. Crawl, pause, and let it “settle in” to openings.
Why: You get a compact craw look with just enough claw movement to trigger bites without looking loud.
