Too bad you didn't see the Rage Craw spinning. The hook wasn't lined up with the bait. That caused the claw to lock up. I've used several of those craws, and the best action I've seen is the Rage Craw.
I fish mostly ponds and the Christie craw with a 1/8 or 1/4 oz bullet weight produces bass for me. The body is thick so I use an extra wide gap offset worm hook #4 or #5 to punch through the body for a good hook set. Thanks for posting this video.
Honestly, Yum makes some GREAT baits. The Dinger and Christie Craw are my two favorites. I do also like the Spine Craw, but I wouldnt really texas rig that one too much.
Yeah I'm kinda with you on that one. On a couple of them (like the Zoom speed craw) the claws do not move much, if at all on a slow crawl or hop. I don't like spending a ton of money but the Yamamoto cowboy's appendages are moving all the time. Looks more like a creature than a craw but if it works who cares. It was still nice seeing them in comparison though. Take care!
Even though this video is 5 years old.. I have come back to watch it a few times when thinking about changing up my craws for trailers and Texas rigs. The Christie Craw has definitely found a place in my line up because of this video. Thank you!
Todd, these pool test vids are brilliant! Keep it up Baw! I still like the Zoom Z Craw. Those little ribs on the side give it better resistance on retrieve and I'm sure move more water too. Not to mention, it more closely resembles the shape of a small crab skirting across the surface. Reds like!
Crazy legs chigger craw has better action than the other it vibrates going thru the water and the antenna’s whirl around as well and with any powerbait the smell is unmatched except now I’m trying the GOOGAN baits and the smell on those is pretty potent so it may take over my power bait Arsenal
I guess you guys fish frog baits on the bottom and as jig trailers. Lol Cause I can’t tell you how many crawfish I seen skimming the surface of my lakes
I'd say maybe 2% of all fishermen fish a plastic craw on the surface lol. And the test is 'which craw will drive fish nuts'? What does the price have to do with that?
You should check out the net bait paca slim flair colors amazing craw with a ton of action I’ve caught many many bass on it in many different applications
Hey Marsh Man (and camera man): Thanks for this analysis! Just bought my first pack of Rage Craws (I don't intend to use it weightless on the surface). I'm going to swim them fast on a pegged 3/16oz bullet weight and 3/0 EWG.
Check out some of my videos. I use the Rage Craw watermelon/red with a 4/0 ewg heavy wire, 1/8 oz bullet unpegged, on 15lbs fluoro and get tons of 2-4 lbs largemouth bass on clear water.
In Europe I made the experience that less action can make the difference in a positive way, so disturbance isn’t everything. I guess that might be the case for your bass as well.
It definitely isn't, hence the saying let the bass tell you what they want; at any given time mix-up/change size, color, shape, profile, action, and cadence. ALL of these baits will catch fish, impossible to say which one will catch more or bigger.
Love all the video of this series - pool test. Very informative for anyone who is looking for the right type of lures. Thanks for everything. Hope that you can check out the first video of my channel. The video films underwater action of some of the new creature baits from RUNCL.
And Also The Rage Craw Yes it Catches a Lot Of Fish BUT a lot Of The Time You Might Only Get 1 or 2 Fish From One Bait Because They Designed The Claws To Brake Of Easy They Fly Off a Lot When a Bass Jumps and Throws its Head i Have Even Had Both Claws Fly Off
I wish you would have done a ZMan product like the TRD Bugz or the Crawz. I’m a Matrix Craw guy, but would have liked to see how they tested out. The ZMan’s have great durability.
Crazy thing is I caught a nice 22 inch redfish on the MRGO kayaking out of Campos on the Berkley craw. I was retreating it with a 1/8 oz. Slip weight on a fusion ewg hook. Presentation while retrieving was nice for top water. Caught the attention of a redfish while retrieving from deeper to shallower waters.
Feelin pretty good about just getting some zoom z craws a couple of hours before I saw this video. (tied for 3rd place) On sale too! Great video all the way. ALWAYS nice to see what they do under water. Great job my friend!!
Cool video , Thanks for the tips ,, I have tried a few of these that you tried , haven’t tried the cowboy yet ,, looks good though ,, but the rage craw catches fish , when others won’t ,, but I don’t fish this type of bait as a top water ,, never tried that before ,, does it work ?
Another great video! Great job, thanks. Glad to see the very affordable Yum came out on top. Wish you would have tested a Yum Money Craw, they say it combines the action of a swimbait with the profile of a craw, seems perfect for your test and criteria.
As others have said, you simply do the BEST pool tests. I used your jerk bait video to catch my PB bass on the Rapala Ripstop. Have you done a swimbait test yet? I used to use all Tsunami baits and h&h cocahoe, but now I catch more fish on the matrix shad than anything. I'd love to see how they all compare!
Cool comparison. Don’t know anyone that swims a craw style bait on the surface but to each his own. I personally like the Zoom Speed Craw for pitching and punching here in Fla. Also the Z-Craw is another good one. I can go through some plastic craws if the bite is on and the Zoom baits are much more affordable. Best regards. 👍🏻👍🏻
I absolutely love the pool test videos, you couldn’t ask for more value and information out of a video! Anyone can say something is good but when you see it for yourself makes all the difference!
I'm a Christie Critter, Christie Craw, and Rage Tail Menace user mainly because of local availability and price, but I'll definitely be adding a couple of these to my arsenal (through online sources) for sure. Thanks for the awesome video!
@@MarshManMasson Thanks! Quick question: How do you keep those craws from spinning when fished weightless subsurface? I can't seem to keep my Christie Craws running true.
These pool demos are why I sub to your channel. Nobody does them better than y'all do. I'd like to see y'all do this with toads and rate them on sound instead of fall. I'd love to have a pool to test baits. Do both of y'all rate the baits and decide an average?
I really like the fall of the Christie Craw. Kind of looked like a craw with the claws raised up!
Cowboy looks the best. Even had action on the fall. You get what you pay for sometimes. Cool video. I know which one to buy now 👍🎣🎣🎣
Too bad you didn't see the Rage Craw spinning. The hook wasn't lined up with the bait. That caused the claw to lock up. I've used several of those craws, and the best action I've seen is the Rage Craw.
i'm so lucky that i bought the christie craw, and i bought it before watching this vid! god bless my luck!
I’ll go with Joel’s choice because he usually catches the most fish😊
Probably a smart move on your part
Good video, Rage craw is my personal favorite.
I fish mostly ponds and the Christie craw with a 1/8 or 1/4 oz bullet weight produces bass for me. The body is thick so I use an extra wide gap offset worm hook #4 or #5 to punch through the body for a good hook set. Thanks for posting this video.
Honestly, Yum makes some GREAT baits. The Dinger and Christie Craw are my two favorites. I do also like the Spine Craw, but I wouldnt really texas rig that one too much.
Love these comparison videos and how you try to keep it as fair as possible. Great line up!
Zoom makes the best plastics
Damnit these baits are not topwater or not are they for top water fishing so this test sucks ass damnit.....
Yeah I'm kinda with you on that one. On a couple of them (like the Zoom speed craw) the claws do not move much, if at all on a slow crawl or hop. I don't like spending a ton of money but the Yamamoto cowboy's appendages are moving all the time. Looks more like a creature than a craw but if it works who cares. It was still nice seeing them in comparison though. Take care!
Even though this video is 5 years old.. I have come back to watch it a few times when thinking about changing up my craws for trailers and Texas rigs. The Christie Craw has definitely found a place in my line up because of this video. Thank you!
Aw man I like the Kamikaze on a swinghead personally
Just got some z craws though so we will see
Great video as always. I would love to see an ALL Local (LA) test in the future.
OUTSTANDING video as always, THANK YOU Marsh Man Masson!
I really like the Christie craw and one that wasn't featured the havoc pitboss does amazing on top water! Great video!
Should've used the crazy legs chigger craw for berkleys representative.
Have had best luck with Googan green pumpkin 4" craw...western WA state...great video! Thanks!
I just stumble on to ur channel and i have to say great channel and very informative. Keep up the great work 😊😊
Todd, these pool test vids are brilliant! Keep it up Baw! I still like the Zoom Z Craw. Those little ribs on the side give it better resistance on retrieve and I'm sure move more water too. Not to mention, it more closely resembles the shape of a small crab skirting across the surface. Reds like!
Crazy legs chigger craw has better action than the other it vibrates going thru the water and the antenna’s whirl around as well and with any powerbait the smell is unmatched except now I’m trying the GOOGAN baits and the smell on those is pretty potent so it may take over my power bait Arsenal
Again, another great video, VERY informative and just plain helpful. Love the pool demo vids. Thanks.
I guess you guys fish frog baits on the bottom and as jig trailers. Lol
Cause I can’t tell you how many crawfish I seen skimming the surface of my lakes
I'd say maybe 2% of all fishermen fish a plastic craw on the surface lol. And the test is 'which craw will drive fish nuts'? What does the price have to do with that?
You should check out the net bait paca slim flair colors amazing craw with a ton of action I’ve caught many many bass on it in many different applications
Love the rage craw .I have caught many on these
2 years old and still great information 👍👍
Have y'all got a chance to use any Cajun Lures yet !!
These craws aren’t made to fish too water, appreciate you videos, but I never ever fish a craw on top
Cool I am going to try the craws in my marshes now
Let us know which ones work there and which are maybe best left in the tackle box.
We need Paca Craw in this comparison. Has real good action.
Hey Marsh Man (and camera man): Thanks for this analysis! Just bought my first pack of Rage Craws (I don't intend to use it weightless on the surface). I'm going to swim them fast on a pegged 3/16oz bullet weight and 3/0 EWG.
Check out some of my videos. I use the Rage Craw watermelon/red with a 4/0 ewg heavy wire, 1/8 oz bullet unpegged, on 15lbs fluoro and get tons of 2-4 lbs largemouth bass on clear water.
What hook for GY Cowboy? It's perfect.
Very Objective comparasins!
Fyi- rating sponsor baits, fair enough
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Nice vid brother
I catch a crap ton of smallies on the chigger craw.
You have the Yum Craw upside down!
With no weight on the fall , legs won’t kick
What about the Gambler Burner Craw
It would be ok to rate the Matrix Craw
It would, but understandably, viewers would doubt my objectivity. I can tell you this: After watching it in the pool, I'm not likely to fish it less.
In Europe I made the experience that less action can make the difference in a positive way, so disturbance isn’t everything. I guess that might be the case for your bass as well.
It definitely isn't, hence the saying let the bass tell you what they want; at any given time mix-up/change size, color, shape, profile, action, and cadence. ALL of these baits will catch fish, impossible to say which one will catch more or bigger.
The zoom and rage craw is good.
Love all the video of this series - pool test. Very informative for anyone who is looking for the right type of lures. Thanks for everything. Hope that you can check out the first video of my channel. The video films underwater action of some of the new creature baits from RUNCL.
And Also The Rage Craw Yes it Catches a Lot Of Fish BUT a lot Of The Time You Might Only Get 1 or 2 Fish From One Bait Because They Designed The Claws To Brake Of Easy They Fly Off a Lot When a Bass Jumps and Throws its Head i Have Even Had Both Claws Fly Off
Have you or Joel ever used strike kind structure bug? Great video as always!!!
I wish you would have done a ZMan product like the TRD Bugz or the Crawz. I’m a Matrix Craw guy, but would have liked to see how they tested out. The ZMan’s have great durability.
Crazy thing is I caught a nice 22 inch redfish on the MRGO kayaking out of Campos on the Berkley craw. I was retreating it with a 1/8 oz. Slip weight on a fusion ewg hook. Presentation while retrieving was nice for top water. Caught the attention of a redfish while retrieving from deeper to shallower waters.
Love yum
Feelin pretty good about just getting some zoom z craws a couple of hours before I saw this video. (tied for 3rd place) On sale too! Great video all the way. ALWAYS nice to see what they do under water. Great job my friend!!
Cool video , Thanks for the tips ,, I have tried a few of these that you tried , haven’t tried the cowboy yet ,, looks good though ,, but the rage craw catches fish , when others won’t ,, but I don’t fish this type of bait as a top water ,, never tried that before ,, does it work ?
Just picked up a pack of yum christIe craws the other day. Had no idea if they would be good or not. Now try to test these bad boys out!
Another great video! Great job, thanks. Glad to see the very affordable Yum came out on top. Wish you would have tested a Yum Money Craw, they say it combines the action of a swimbait with the profile of a craw, seems perfect for your test and criteria.
Dude that's an awesome comparison. Saves us all a lot of time and money. Thanks
Great video guys thank you for your hard work and dedication to the sportsman us anglers definitely appreciate it I picked up some Kristy Craw today
Great job on your analysis with these craws. I was wondering which ones to buy. I like the Matrix also.
Yum christe craws are amazing never underestimate them if you have not tried them you need too
never tried this for reds but I absolutely love the net bait baby paca craw bass fishing. great action on the claws
Never fished a craw weightless I always throw texas rig.. may have to try it out
Once again, bringing the truth!! Thanks Todd and Joel!!
You are doing a very good tests. Thanks!
#zmangoatZ
As others have said, you simply do the BEST pool tests. I used your jerk bait video to catch my PB bass on the Rapala Ripstop. Have you done a swimbait test yet? I used to use all Tsunami baits and h&h cocahoe, but now I catch more fish on the matrix shad than anything. I'd love to see how they all compare!
Thanks for the feedback and the kind words! Here's the video you're looking for: th-cam.com/video/rtwK-2WqnR4/w-d-xo.html
Cool comparison. Don’t know anyone that swims a craw style bait on the surface but to each his own. I personally like the Zoom Speed Craw for pitching and punching here in Fla. Also the Z-Craw is another good one. I can go through some plastic craws if the bite is on and the Zoom baits are much more affordable. Best regards. 👍🏻👍🏻
Using a craw as a topwater toad is actually REALLY productive in the fall.
I absolutely love the pool test videos, you couldn’t ask for more value and information out of a video! Anyone can say something is good but when you see it for yourself makes all the difference!
Thanks for saying that; I really appreciate it. And I agree with you. I learn a TON out of every pool video I do.
I just watched a craw test video you did a year ago and went out and bought some Speed Craws and Z Craws. Can’t wait to try.
The Speed Craw is popular and definitely has its place, but man, I love that Z-Craw. Good luck!
Great video Todd two thumbs up.How are you rigging the craws when your fishing?
Texas-rigged on a 4/0 extra-wide-gap hook
Great video!
good video
I had fun. Got Matrix and Zoom but adding sum Yum. Thanks MM&J!
I'm a Christie Critter, Christie Craw, and Rage Tail Menace user mainly because of local availability and price, but I'll definitely be adding a couple of these to my arsenal (through online sources) for sure. Thanks for the awesome video!
Thanks for the feedback. I've got links to some of these at great prices in the video description.
@@MarshManMasson Thanks! Quick question: How do you keep those craws from spinning when fished weightless subsurface? I can't seem to keep my Christie Craws running true.
@@MarshManMasson BTW, I've been using a 3/0 EWG heavy guage hook.
These pool demos are why I sub to your channel. Nobody does them better than y'all do. I'd like to see y'all do this with toads and rate them on sound instead of fall. I'd love to have a pool to test baits. Do both of y'all rate the baits and decide an average?