So Good Hand Poured 3.25" Inch Soft Plastic Lil' Craw
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So Good Hand Poured 3.25" Inch Soft Plastic Lil' Craw
Use as a trailer on:
Standalone Rigs:
How, where, and why to fish it
Texas Rig (1/8–3/8 oz)
When & where: Sparse to moderate cover, dock posts, gravel edges; clear to stained water.
How: Short pitches or cast‑and‑drag. Let it pendulum to bottom, then 3–6" hops; pause to let claws flutter.
Why this bait: Compact 3.25" craw profile = easy meals on tough/pressured days without losing presence.
Tuning: Need more stall? Drop one weight size. Need less helicopter? Trim 1 rib off the nose.
Jig Trailer — Finesse/Compact/Arky (1/4–1/2 oz)
When & where: Transitional rock, wood corners, shade lines; fish following but not committing to big trailers.
How: Cast, settle, micro‑hops; or slow swim with rod‑tip shakes to breathe the claws.
Why this trailer: Adds bulk and a lifelike flap without overpowering small‑frame jigs.
Ned Rig (1/8–1/4 oz)
When & where: Clear water, pressured fish, cold fronts; rock transitions and seam edges.
How: Drag‑drag‑pause or subtle shakes on bottom; let claws hover on the spot.
Why this presentation: Turns the Lil Craw into a compact craw snack that smallmouth and pressured largemouth inhale.
Carolina Rig (12–24" leader)
When & where: Hard‑bottom points, shell beds, and sparse grass in 6–18 ft.
How: Slow pull with long pauses; many bites come on the settle as the claws flutter down.
Why this rig: Keeps the compact craw just off bottom for a natural glide behind the weight.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- Rib trim: Remove 1 rib to reduce helicoptering on faster falls.
- Claw taper: Light taper for a tighter kick in cold water.
- Scent/lock: Garlic base + gel scent top‑off; dot of super glue at the keeper extends life.
Dial it in
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Green pumpkin variants; brown/purple; translucent with subtle flake.
- Stained (2–6 ft): Black/blue, GP black flake, junebug.
- Muddy (<2 ft): Solid darks; let the jig/skirt add any chartreuse accents.
- Sunny: Natural browns/greens.
- Cloudy/Windy: Darker, high‑contrast hues.
- Cold front: Downsize weight, tighten claw taper; long pauses.
Specs & Build
- Length: 3.25" (82.6 mm)
- Profile: Compact craw with fluttering claws; segmented rib body
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic — Hand‑poured
- Scent: Garlic
- Pack Count: 10 baits
- Best Pairings: Texas (1/8–3/8), Finesse/Compact Jig (1/4–3/8), Arky/Flipping (3/8–1/2), Ned (1/8–1/4), Carolina (1/4–1/2)
- Availability: Ships from Iowa in 1–3 days.
- SKU: SGB-LIL-CRAW-BL-2
Care & Storage
Store flat in the original bag to preserve claw shape and scent. 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
- Smallmouth rock: Ned or finesse jig; drag‑pause, let claws hover.
- Stained docks/wood: Texas 3/16–5/16 oz; short hops, long pauses in shade seams.
- Transitions: Carolina in 8–15 ft; bites often on the settle after a long pull.
Q&A
Q: When pick Lil Craw over a bigger chunk trailer?
A: When fish are pressured, forage is small, or water is clear/cold—you keep presence but tighten action.
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