Dougs Custom Lures 3.75" inch Flippin' Craw Soft Plastic Bait
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Dougs Custom Lures
Dougs Custom Lures 3.75" inch Flippin' Craw Soft Plastic Bait
Use as a trailer on:
Standalone Rigs:
How, where, and why to fish it
Texas Rig (3/8–1 oz)
When & where: Heavy cover—grass, laydowns, reeds, docks; stained or dirty water.
How: Short, accurate pitches. Let it pendulum, then hop or shake to flare claws. Peg the weight in thick cover.
Why this bait: Ribbed body + oversized claws displace water and call fish from cover.
Tuning: If it helicopters, trim 1 rib off the nose; for more stall, downsize weight by one step.
Punch Rig (1–1.5 oz tungsten)
When & where: Mats, hyacinth, cheese, or anything a standard Texas rig won’t penetrate.
How: Drop straight through, pop once to clear strands, then let it fall again. Most bites happen on the initial drop.
Why this bait: Compact head section with flared claws shows a defensive craw posture right under the canopy.
Tuning: Trim 1–2 ribs for faster fall; keep claws intact for maximum flare on the pause.
Arky / Flipping Jig Trailer (3/8–3/4 oz)
When & where: Laydowns, dock shade lines, grass edges; targets inside 30 ft.
How: Pitch, let it settle, micro‑hop 2–4". Pause on the base of wood or at grass clumps.
Why this trailer: Bulks the jig and keeps a craw‑up posture on bottom for a clear forage signal.
Football Jig Trailer (3/8–3/4 oz)
When & where: Rock points, ledges, and transitions.
How: Slow drag with 6–12" pulls; pause on the crown of rocks and at drops.
Why this trailer: Wide claws thump on the pull and hover on the settle to trigger reaction bites.
Carolina Rig (18–36" leader)
When & where: Hard‑bottom flats, shell, sparse grass in 6–20 ft.
How: Slow drag with long pauses; let the craw glide behind the weight.
Why this rig: Covers water and keeps the bait just off bottom with a natural glide.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- Rib trim: Remove 1–2 ribs to speed fall through cover; leave full length for more hang time.
- Claw taper: Slight taper tightens kick in cold water.
- Scent/lock: Gel scent + a dot of super glue at the keeper.
Dial it in
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Green pumpkin variants; brown/purple; watermelon red in sun.
- Stained (2–6 ft): Black/blue, GP black flake, junebug.
- Muddy (<2 ft): Solid darks; let the skirt carry any chartreuse (on the jig, not the craw).
- Sunny: Natural browns/greens; subtle flake.
- Cloudy/Windy: Darker, high‑contrast hues.
- Cold front: Downsize weight and tighten claw taper; slow the fall.
Specs & Build
- Length: 3.75" (95.3 mm)
- Profile: Ribbed craw body with oversized claws; strong flap and defensive posture
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic
- Pack Count: 8 baits
- Best Pairings: Texas (3/8–1 oz), Punch (1–1.5 oz), Arky/Flipping Jig (3/8–3/4), Football Jig (3/8–3/4)
- Availability: Ships from either our Cedar Falls Warehouse or directly from Doug's in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- SKU: DCL-FLIPPIN-CRAW-SU
Care & Storage
Store flat in the original bag to preserve claw shape. Keep dark colors separate to avoid bleeding. 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
- Heavy cover: Pegged Texas or Punch; most bites on initial drop.
- Rock transitions: Football drag with 6–12" pulls; pause on crowns.
- Docks/shade: Short pitches; micro‑hops to make claws breathe.
Q&A
Q: When pick Flippin’ Craw vs a chunk trailer?
A: Choose Flippin’ Craw when you need maximum bottom presence and claw flare in cover; pick a chunk when you want compact profile and tighter action.
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