Heading to Cabelas soon to stock up.. What's everyone's favorite craw to Texas rig? I want to try the new Luck E Strike Drop Dead Craw, but don't know if it's out yet.. Also what's everyone's favorite color to use for Largemouth /Smallmouth?

Rage Craw nothing has better action.

Rage Craw nothing has better action.

Strike King right?

Rage Craw nothing has better action.

Rage Tail Lobster does!

Your right Catt, bigger action, LOL.

And they are Strike King

Your right Catt, bigger action, LOL.

And they are Strike King

Thanks man..

If an oversize flapping claw type bait is what your looking for, check out the semi-newish, but available at Wal-mart and TW, Yum Christie Craw. I have been impressed with them, and the best part is they are $2.99 for an 8 ct. bag at both places. The Havoc Pit Boss in all three sizes is my go-to flipping, pitching, jig trailer "craw-esq" style bait. But sometimes I want a bait that moves a little more. I have tried many of the following baits over the years, and my thoughts on each..............keep in mind I am reviewing these simply from a claw action standpoint, they all catch fish, but when I want to use a bait whose close are supposed to move, they better dang well move..........on to the "review":

 

Berkley chigger craw: Not a fan, claws don't flap unless you peg a heavy sinker to it, and make it fall fast.

 

Berkley Havoc craw fatty: Pretty much the same as the chigger craw.

 

Netbait Paca craw: way more claw action than both of the Berkley offerings, and was my "go-to" craw of this style for years.

 

Yum Craw Papi: Same as the Berkley's, yet, even at higher speeds and faster fall rates, flapping performance was poor at best.

 

Strike King Rage Craws: Equal to if not better than the Paca Craw, only downsided...........price per bait is more than I care to spend.

 

Big Bite Baits Swimmig Craw: Better than the Berkley's, but still not quite as good as the Paca and/or Rage craws. Plus they just are not available locally. I like most of my stuff to be had from the local places within short driving distance....making TW orders every time I just need a pack or two of something gets expensive real fast, because I always spend the $50 to get the free shipping, and rarely stop at the $50 mark either LOL.

 

Yum Christie Craw: Finally a cost effective "action claw" type of craw bait that actually performs at slow speeds. I have been using them a lot this year, and so far, I like them. Plus they are at the walmart 3 mins. away, are cheap, and have been productive. Is this my new favorite? Who knows, but it's my new favorite for right now.

Rage Craws

Havoc Pit Boss

Paca Craws

If an oversize flapping claw type bait is what your looking for, check out the semi-newish, but available at Wal-mart and TW, Yum Christie Craw. I have been impressed with them, and the best part is they are $2.99 for an 8 ct. bag at both places. The Havoc Pit Boss in all three sizes is my go-to flipping, pitching, jig trailer "craw-esq" style bait. But sometimes I want a bait that moves a little more. I have tried many of the following baits over the years, and my thoughts on each..............keep in mind I am reviewing these simply from a claw action standpoint, they all catch fish, but when I want to use a bait whose close are supposed to move, they better dang well move..........on to the "review":

Berkley chigger craw: Not a fan, claws don't flap unless you peg a heavy sinker to it, and make it fall fast.

Berkley Havoc craw fatty: Pretty much the same as the chigger craw.

Netbait Paca craw: way more claw action than both of the Berkley offerings, and was my "go-to" craw of this style for years.

Yum Craw Papi: Same as the Berkley's, yet, even at higher speeds and faster fall rates, flapping performance was poor at best.

Strike King Rage Craws: Equal to if not better than the Paca Craw, only downsided...........price per bait is more than I care to spend.

Big Bite Baits Swimmig Craw: Better than the Berkley's, but still not quite as good as the Paca and/or Rage craws. Plus they just are not available locally. I like most of my stuff to be had from the local places within short driving distance....making TW orders every time I just need a pack or two of something gets expensive real fast, because I always spend the $50 to get the free shipping, and rarely stop at the $50 mark either LOL.

Yum Christie Craw: Finally a cost effective "action claw" type of craw bait that actually performs at slow speeds. I have been using them a lot this year, and so far, I like them. Plus they are at the walmart 3 mins. away, are cheap, and have been productive. Is this my new favorite? Who knows, but it's my new favorite for right now.

Solid post... Thank you for the info..

I am a big fan of Netbait if you are looking for lots of action.

Baby Rage Craw....absolutely no doubt about it.

Rage craw and Biospawn Vile craw

Rage Craw nothing has better action.

X2 Rage Craw and additionally Rage DB Craw.

Rage craw or Zoom Super Speed Craw.

Texas Rig: Zoom Speed Craw

Rage Rig: Rage craw

Rage Craw

Zoom Speed Craw or Ultravibe Speed Craw.

What size hook do you guys use? 3/0?

I've tried a variety.  I'm now down to only two brands: Rage Tail & http://www.bizzbaits.com/product/killer-kraw/

They are all good . Larew Salt craws have probably caught the most for me .

They are all good . Larew Salt craws have probably caught the most for me .

I've caught thousands of bass on a 6" Gene Larew Salty Hawg Craw; it does not look a crawfish!

Havoc

Gambler Mega Daddy, Gambler Burner Craw, and the best is Gambler BB Cricket. Also like the Missile Baits Missile Craw and Net Bait Paca Punch and Chunk. 

If an oversize flapping claw type bait is what your looking for, check out the semi-newish, but available at Wal-mart and TW, Yum Christie Craw. I have been impressed with them, and the best part is they are $2.99 for an 8 ct. bag at both places. The Havoc Pit Boss in all three sizes is my go-to flipping, pitching, jig trailer "craw-esq" style bait. But sometimes I want a bait that moves a little more. I have tried many of the following baits over the years, and my thoughts on each..............keep in mind I am reviewing these simply from a claw action standpoint, they all catch fish, but when I want to use a bait whose close are supposed to move, they better dang well move..........on to the "review":

Berkley chigger craw: Not a fan, claws don't flap unless you peg a heavy sinker to it, and make it fall fast.

Berkley Havoc craw fatty: Pretty much the same as the chigger craw.

Netbait Paca craw: way more claw action than both of the Berkley offerings, and was my "go-to" craw of this style for years.

Yum Craw Papi: Same as the Berkley's, yet, even at higher speeds and faster fall rates, flapping performance was poor at best.

Strike King Rage Craws: Equal to if not better than the Paca Craw, only downsided...........price per bait is more than I care to spend.

Big Bite Baits Swimmig Craw: Better than the Berkley's, but still not quite as good as the Paca and/or Rage craws. Plus they just are not available locally. I like most of my stuff to be had from the local places within short driving distance....making TW orders every time I just need a pack or two of something gets expensive real fast, because I always spend the $50 to get the free shipping, and rarely stop at the $50 mark either LOL.

Yum Christie Craw: Finally a cost effective "action claw" type of craw bait that actually performs at slow speeds. I have been using them a lot this year, and so far, I like them. Plus they are at the walmart 3 mins. away, are cheap, and have been productive. Is this my new favorite? Who knows, but it's my new favorite for right now.

What color of the Christie Craw is the best working one for you? Watermelon red?

Paca Craw

Rage Craw

Pit Boss

 

In that order