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Z-MAN TRD CrawZ Creature Bait, 2.5 in, Hot craw
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 7.1 x 5 x 0.5 inches
Quick take
Ultra-realistic 2.5-inch crayfish with buoyant claws that stand up when dragged on bottom.
The TRD CrawZ in Hot craw is a 2.5-inch crayfish bait, packed 6 to a bag. Its claws float up at rest to hold a natural defensive posture on the bottom. It suits Ned rigging or a finesse jig trailer for bass.
Best for
- Ned-rigging for finesse bass fishing
- Dragging on lake and river bottoms where craws live
- Pairing with small finesse jig heads for tough bites
Skip if
- You fish open water with larger lures
- You target saltwater species
Strengths
- Buoyant claws create defensive posture when dragging
- Tucked-under tail produces subtle gliding action
- Compact 2.5-inch size matches small forage craws
- Works as a standalone Ned rig lure or jig trailer
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic wears quickly on heavy cover
- 2.5-inch size limits application to smaller fish
- Buoyant claws can cause unwanted popping action
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Finesse
- Bottom fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
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 |
|---|---|---|
| California craw, Hot craw, Molting crawThis one | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black blue | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-Man TRD Crawz, 2.5 in, Black/Blue, 6-Pack | Length:2.5 in | Color:Black blue | Suits:Muddy water, bass |
| Z-MAN TRD CrawZ Creature Bait, 2.5 in, Hot craw | Length:2.5 in | Color:Hot craw | Suits:Stained water, bass |
| Z-MAN TRD CrawZ Creature Bait, 2.5 in, Mudbug | Length:2.5 in | Color:Mudbug | Suits:Bass |
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 | 2.5 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Hot craw |
| Color family | Craw and red |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 2.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Hot craw.
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