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Heddon Crazy Crawler Topwater Lure, 2.375 inches, 5/8 oz
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A topwater lure with precisely engineered metal wings that create a loud crawling motion and side-to-side slash across the surface.
The Heddon Crazy Crawler in Fluorescent Green Crawdad is a 2.375 inch topwater lure weighing five-eighths of an ounce. Metal wings on each side bite the water on the retrieve and give it a loud, wobbling crawl. It is a classic surface bait for bass anglers who want a crawdad-style color.
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
Specifications
| Type | prop bait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.375 in |
| Weight | 5/8 oz |
| Hooks | Two #2 treble |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow, Yellow Hornet | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Fluorescent Green Crawdad, Red Shore MinnowThis one | 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) | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| Crazy Crawler (5/8 oz)This one | 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 | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.375 in |
| Color | Fluorescent Green Crawdad |
| Color family | Craw and red |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.375 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Fluorescent Green Crawdad.
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