Rego's Custom Tackle 2.5 Inch Ned-Craw Soft Plastic Bait

Rego's Custom Tackle 2.5" Ned-Craw Soft Plastic Bait

Availability:
Ships In 1 Business Day From Cedar Falls, Iowa
Pack Quantity
Each Package Contains 8 Baits
$6.99
(No reviews yet)
Current Stock:
Adding to cart… The item has been added
On-the-water overview (demo copy)
This is placeholder text for Jiggin’ Johnson’s new template shell. Once we’re happy with the layout and behavior, we’ll plug in real product descriptions, rigging tips, and JJ-specific language.
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
Description

Standalone Rigs:

Link to best bass fishing rigs page
Link to best bass fishing rigs page
Link to Ned Jigs page
Link to standard jig heads page
Link to best bass fishing rigs page
Link to Tube Jigs page
Rego’s 2.5" Ned Craw – Ultra‑Finesse Craw for Ned & Micro Jigs | QwikFishing
How, where, and why it excels
Carolina Rig (micro, 1/8–3/16 oz • 12–24" leader)

When & where: Roaming smallmouth on flats/points; light current seams.

How: Slow pull‑pause; feed slack so the claws posture up behind the weight.

Why: Keeps the tiny craw breathing while covering water.

Drop Shot (nose‑ or mid‑hooked) — situational

When & where: Vertical rock edges and clearwater marks on electronics.

How: Hold in place with slack‑line shakes; let the claws hover.

Why: Offers a delicate defensive posture fish won’t swim far to reject.

Ned / Midwest Finesse (1/32–1/8 oz)

When & where: Clear to stained water; rock/gravel flats; pressured fish; cold fronts.

How: Drag‑drag‑pause with occasional tiny shakes; let the claws hover on the deadstick.

Why: Ultra‑compact defensive craw posture triggers smallmouth and spots when bulkier plastics get ignored.

Tuning: If they nip short, trim 1/8–1/4″ off the nose for a tighter profile.

Standard (Ball) Jig Head (1/16–1/8 oz)

When & where: Banks, transitions, and river seams.

How: Slow crawl/creep so the claws tick rock; add micro‑hops after deflections.

Why: Simple bottom‑contact presentation that catches bass & walleye year‑round.

Texas Rig (micro, 1/16–1/8 oz • pegged)

When & where: Docks, laydowns, and edges where open hooks hang.

How: Short pitches; semi‑slack fall; shake in place to flare the claws.

Tube Jig Head (insert style) — situational

When & where: Current seams and sand‑to‑rock transitions.

How: Thread like a mini‑tube; glide and hop; kill after deflections.

Trim & Mods (quick hits)
  • Nose trim: Shorten 1/8–1/4″ to compact the profile for ultra‑clear water.
  • Claw taper: Slightly taper tips to tighten the kick in cold water.
  • Scent/lock: Optional gel scent; tiny dot of glue at the keeper for micro‑jigs.
Dial it in

Color availability varies; pick by clarity first, then rotate inside the class.

  • Clear (6–10+ ft): Translucent smoke/brown, watermelon reds, natural green pumpkins.
  • Stained (2–6 ft): Green pumpkin w/ black or purple flake; PB&J; bluegill browns.
  • Muddy / Low light: Black/black‑blue for silhouette; red/Orange accents in spring wind on rock.

Tip: In current, lean darker; in sun over gravel, add a touch of red or gold flake.

Specs & Build
  • Length: 2.5" (63.5 mm)
  • Profile: Ultra‑finesse realistic craw with thin claws; defensive posture at rest
  • Material: Soft plastic
  • Pack Qty: 8 per pack
  • Species: Bass (LM/SM/Spots), Walleye; can also tempt trout/panfish on 1/32–1/16 oz heads
  • Best Pairings: Ned (1/32–1/8), Standard Ball Head (1/16–1/8), Micro Texas (1/16–1/8), Micro Carolina (1/8–3/16), Drop Shot (situational), Tube Head (situational)
  • Availability: Ships promptly when in stock; see current quantity options above.

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

  • Cold fronts & pressure: Ned drag‑pause; bites often on the deadstick as claws hover.
  • Rivers & seams: Ball‑head creep; maintain bottom contact; micro‑hops after rocks.
  • Docks/laydowns: Micro‑Texas short pitches; shake to flare claws in place.

Q&A

Q: Why pick a 2.5″ Ned Craw over a chunk or larger craw?
A: The tiny, defensive posture gets commitment from pressured fish in clear water or post‑front conditions, and it keeps bite‑quality high on micro heads.

Q: What hook sizes work best?
A: Ned/ball heads with #1–1/0 light‑wire; micro Texas with 1/0 EWG or finesse straight‑shank.

Related Products