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Heddon Crazy Crawler Topwater Lure, 1/4 oz, Yellow Hornet
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.25 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3.15 x 0.79 x 0.79 inches
Quick take
A topwater lure with precisely engineered metal wings that create a loud crawling motion and side-to-side slash across the surface.
This is the small Heddon Crazy Crawler, a 1.75 inch topwater walker weighing a quarter ounce in a Yellow Hornet finish. Its metal wings swing side to side as you reel, leaving a splashing trail across the surface. The compact size suits bass anglers who like a lighter topwater presentation.
Best for
- Bass fishing in shallow water and around cover
- Creating commotion on calm mornings and evenings
- Situations where you need an aggressive, attention-grabbing presentation
Skip if
- You fish in clear water where fish spook from noise
- You need a subtle presentation
Strengths
- Metal wings capture water and hold it, creating the signature loud crawling motion
- Erratic action draws strikes from aggressive predators
- Available in multiple color patterns to match local forage
Trade-offs
- Metal wings and heavy weight make this less suitable for ultralight rods
- Loud action attracts fish but also spooks them if not presented correctly
- Treble hooks snag easily in weeds and wood
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow, Yellow HornetThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Fluorescent Green Crawdad, Red Shore Minnow | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Hornet | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Tiny Crazy Crawler (1/4 oz)This one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| Crazy Crawler (5/8 oz) | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
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 | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heddon Crazy Crawler Topwater Lure, 1/4 oz, Yellow Hornet | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:1.75 in | Color:Yellow Hornet | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Heddon Crazy Crawler Topwater Lure, 5/8 oz, Bullfrog | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:2.375 in | Color:Bullfrog | Suits:Clear water |
| Heddon Crazy Crawler Topwater Lure, 2.375 inches, 5/8 oz | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:2.375 in | Color:Fluorescent Green Crawdad | 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
| Lure weight | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.75 in |
| Color | Yellow Hornet |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 1.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Yellow Hornet.
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