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Googan Baits Bandito Bug, 3.3 in, California Craw
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- Item weight
- 0.07 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 6.42 x 5.2 x 0.59 inches
Quick take
A pack of nine scaled-down soft plastic craws with realistic kicking action, sized for small jigs and picky bass.
Best for
- Jig trailers where bass are selective or line is light
- Finesse presentations to clear water or pressured fish
- Situations where bass won't bite full-size swimbaits
Skip if
- You fish heavy cover where larger profiles work better
- You prefer true minnow shapes over creature baits
Strengths
- 3.3-inch size fits perfectly on smaller jig heads without overpowering them
- Patented flange creates enticing kicking motion on the fall and retrieve
- Durable plastic resists tearing through repeated catches
Trade-offs
- Small size limits visibility and drawing range in dark water
- Only nine baits per pack means frequent re-purchasing
- Crawfish profile is less effective than minnows for suspended fish
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Finesse
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits stained water.
- Clarity
- Stained
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Pumpkin Purple, Natural | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Alabama Craw, California Craw, Okeechobee Craw, Summer CrawThis one | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Blue Flake | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Googan Baits Bandito Bug, 3.3 in, California Craw | Length:3.3 in | Color:California Craw | Suits:Stained water |
| Googan Baits Bandito Bug Junior, 3.3 in, 9-Count, Summer Craw | Length:3.3 in | Color:Summer Craw | Suits:Stained water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Length | 3.3 in |
|---|---|
| Color | California Craw |
| Color family | Craw and red |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3.3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is California Craw.
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