Yamamoto · Creature Baits & Craws
Yamamoto Creature Bait, 3.75 in
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Quick take
Bulky creature bait with big claws that paddle when retrieved, rigged on jigs or Carolina rigs for bass in cover.
This Yamamoto PsychoDad is a 3.75-inch soft plastic craw in black with blue flake, sold in a pack of 5. Its large paddling claws and a body chamber sized for a 7mm rattle suit punching through heavy mats, and it also works as a jig trailer or on a Carolina rig.
Best for
- Punching mats and dense vegetation
- Bass fishing shallow cover
- Carolina rigs in open water
Skip if
- You fish open water with no cover
- You prefer finesse plastics on light line
Strengths
- Large paddling tail creates strong water displacement
- Round claws add distinctive kicking action
- Thick body holds up well on hooks
Trade-offs
- Bulky design makes it harder to cast long distances
- Best suited for heavy cover fishing
- Works best on heavier jigs and weighted hooks
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Flipping & pitching
- Finesse
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | soft plastic creature bait |
|---|---|
| Material | Soft plastic |
| Count per pack | 5 or 7 |
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| GREEN PUMPKIN RED, GREEN PUMPKIN W/ BLACK FLAKE, GREEN PUMPKIN W/ GREEN & PURPLE FLAKE, GREEN PUMPKIN W/ PURPLE & COPPER FLAKE, PUMPKIN CANDY, WATERMELON RED, WATERMELON W/ BLACK & RED FLAKE | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| BLACK W/ RED FLAKE, OKEECHOBEE CRAW | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| BLACK W/ BLUE FLAKE, BLACK W/ LARGE BLUE FLAKE, CINNAMON BROWN W/ BLACK & PURPLE FLAKEThis one | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamamoto Creature Bait, 3.75 in | Length:3.75 in | Color:BLACK W/ BLUE FLAKE | Suits:Muddy water |
| Yamamoto Craws, Green Pumpkin Red | Length:3.75 in | Color:GREEN PUMPKIN RED | Suits:Clear water |
| Yamamoto Craws, 3.75 in, Green Pumpkin W/ Black Flake | Length:3.75 in | Color:GREEN PUMPKIN W/ BLACK FLAKE | Suits:Clear water |
| Yamamoto Craws, 3.75 in, Green Pumpkin W/ Green & Purple Flake | Length:3.75 in | Color:GREEN PUMPKIN W/ GREEN & PURPLE FLAKE | Suits:Clear 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 | 3.75 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 5 |
| Color | BLACK W/ BLUE FLAKE (5 PACK) |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is BLACK W/ BLUE FLAKE (5 PACK).
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