I apologize for the "noobish" question but are there crawfish in New York? Can I catch a bass on a crawfish type soft bait, or crawfish colored crank bait?

Yes: http://fl.biology.usgs.gov/Region_5_Report/html/crayfish.html

Yes: http://fl.biology.usgs.gov/Region_5_Report/html/crayfish.html

Cool, I've been looking for something like that for a while, thanks so much!

Are baits like these good for this time of year?

Ummm yes!

You can catch bass with crawfish baits even when they have never ever seen a crawfish.

You can catch bass with crawfish baits even when they have never ever seen a crawfish.

Ok. Thank you to all for the reassurance I really appreciate it!

stiko,

    I would dip those craws in some dye.  I have been at the recieving end many times when I dont have any dye and they do.  They catch a lot of fish doing that.  Good luck and welcome to the forums!!

 

Wdy