I've been using craw tubes for years...I believe they are yums and they are always on the ready when going after smallies up here or when I'm in clear water.
To each their own. Some tools are just more fined tuned then others. Importing bait is just expensive in general doesn't matter from where beside sometime China. It's not uncommon to pay $20-$30 just for shipping from other countries just for an order. Shop local brands if you can't afford Japanese lures. Zman is ok but needs fine tuning as it's unnaturally buoyant. Fish might not always care but sometime little details can make a difference. I've had time when zman were top producers and other times when the fish didn't care for them. Can go both ways honestly. The fishing gods don't always want our offerings 😅. I can also guarantee you that American brand, zman is likely expensive overseas and you might not be able to get them depending on where you travel.
The first time I noticed lures getting out of hand was the laser etched Live Target lures. $25 when they were released I think. Meanwhile my Bill Lewis Rat L Trap for $6 that’s been around for fifty years still catches more fish.
I'm as old school as it gets. Full time guide and tournament angler from 1980-2000. I feel the same way about all these $$$$ lures as you do about high tech sonar, its ridiculous. I want to use some skill to make my lure look natural and don't need a computer generated high tech, high dollar lure to do it. Technology has runed our sport!!!
Couldn’t agree more Dale. Technology has ruined a lot of stuff, including trucks and cars. Used to be able to diagnose problem real simple. Now you have to have a half million dollar computer for everything
Another sleeper-style bait to add to the arsenal. They are super versatile. Have you noticed that every second commercial on Bassmaster Live is a livescope product advertisement?
Been watching you for the last 2 1/2 years. I have probably used all your secrets bait modifications and Randy they really work. I really love what you’re doing. Keep up the good work iam subscribed. I think that you are the best thing for guys that love to fish, but don’t have a lot of money for the equipment keep putting out those great videos Charles from Oklahoma. You’re 100% right about grand Lake.
My experience with internal lead in soft plastics is they dont age well. The lead starts to corrode and over time ruins the bait. This bait being some sort of elaztech formula may be different but I will let others be the field testers at that price point.
I like the hidden hook in the dark sleeper, and this sleeper craw. The only thing about the dark sleeper is the plastic is super collapsible, so I don't find it to be nearly as weedless as it claims to be. Hidden hook, yes. Weedless? Big no. SUPER realistic though.
That lure would definitely be killer in the saltwater. A whole bunch of species should fall for it. I bet it would be awesome under floating weeds or anything with mahi mahi underneath, way offshore, and it would be great in brackish water for snook. Cool lure. I like versatile stuff. The Megabass folks probably didn't think about using it for the saltwater, but lots of lures cross over.
I bought 2 I will give it a try but honestly my favorite crawfish imitator is a Yum craw bug with Real craw fish attractant Largemouth Bass and Small mouth Bass cannot resist it .
Zman Pro CrawZ on Pro BulletZ jig is basically the same thing, just as weedless, and ya get so much more baits for your $$$$ Love me some #megabass but these will not make my arsenal as long as Zman makes those Pro CrawZ
Sure this thing works. But damn I feel it's overhyped. Great looking bait but there are so many similar products out there. I just don't see that this bait will catch anymore fish then a similar style thrown back to back in the right areas. Think this bait is more a preference bait then a game changer
I love my dark sleeper's and sleeper gills, but I'll likely pass on acquiring a few of these because I craft my own jig heads and craws with a floating plastisol blend at home. Thanks Randy!
@@SouthJerseyBaitReviews I still use the River2Sea bait, it's def not elastomer but the craws are tough and floats. If it was elastomer, it would still be 50% cheaper. This bait, along with the sleeper gill will be everyone's favorite bed fishing bait because they won't catch $hit fishing it lol
@@frankheck2854 yea I'm gonna disagree on the cheap part cause elastomer baits aren't really cheap. The chaseBaits mud craw is same price as sleeper craw and is elastomer. So its average priced if $10 is expensive u might wanna get into a different hobby not gonna lie lol.
@@SouthJerseyBaitReviews you may be correct my friend. If it takes paying $10-$20 to chase gimmicky baits and lure people into thinking into a rare monthly color release, 4-10k on electronics and another 2k on sonars you can cheat, plus 2-5k on a trolling motor and a few shallow water anchors.. guess it's time for me to try fly fishing lol
Looks sort of like the yozuri they had few yrs … I do like looks of some of unique stuff u pointed out like the elastic so will they melt n box like z man?
Looks like a decent bait but, I maintain that crawfish do not crawl across the bottom with their claws constantly up in a defensive position. Only when defending themselves.
$10 for just 1 though....huge Yikes considering it will not last long at all....legs can fall off and after the first fish the hook has already ripped the lure.
“This is the most impressive, innovative lure I’ve seen in decades!” “You will catch bass all year long with these craws”…..”except in tournaments” (sorry, couldn’t resist 😆) I would have figured those to be your secret weapon when conditions get tough and you need to catch a limit…..How good are they really?
I think either live target or maybe savage gear made a craw like this a few years ago. Instead of pinchers it had jig skirt material, but basically same concept. I have one but have never used it. Hollow body crawfish, the weight is molded in the tail and all that
What colors do you recommend Randy based on temp, water clarity, and light penetration? Does the hook need to be bent up a little like the Dark Sleeper?
Instead of spending heavy money why can you not just put a nail weight in the tail? Living up north and too cold ro be on the water. Will try first chance I get.
At $10 a pop, how durable is this craw fish lure? Does the body tear at the slit where the hook is? Do the claws really stay attached after a number of fish you catch?
I can make one Senko last a pretty long time, so a bag lasts me quite a bit. You are saying that $10 is a bag and half of Senkos? Doesn’t actually answer if the craw is durable. One cast into cover and if a claw comes off, the lure is done.
How come you didn’t SHOW what it could do? You’re from the show-me state and you’re at the lake ,so why not drop it in the water and show us what it can do???
It's been 7 working days since I placed an order with mega bass. It still has not shipped. There response was we are working tirelessly trying to fill and ship all our orders. Hire some help!!! Work some overtime. Never will I buy direct from them again. Good luck everybody.
Most impressive lure you’ve seen in decades?! That’s a pretty huge statement Randy. I know you’re associated with Megabass but come on you know it’s not that impressive of a bait 😂 Don’t lose your credibility of being a true fisherman by being a Megabass salesman
