Super User Goose52 Posted January 1, 2011 Super User Posted January 1, 2011 I was looking for an alternative to plastic worms or jigs for fishing deep and slow in cold water - something compact but would move some water. Looked through my plastics bin and found a bag of these Zoom Speed Craws that I picked up at WallyWorld a while back. Used them for the first time yesterday, t-rigged, and got a little 13" bass in 40 degree water. Today I got a very nice 20" 3.76lb bass in 45 degree water. So, I'm a happy camper. Does anyone else fish these t-rigged? Does anyone feel that there is another compact (3") craw or creature bait that works better? Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted January 1, 2011 Super User Posted January 1, 2011 Hard to beat a rage craw or baby craw. Quote
stanfan Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 I like to fish them on a football head shakey jig too. Works great around rip rap. Lets you work them deep and slow. Quote
SeanW Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 A zoom dead ringer is awesome and one of the most over looked worms on the market. Quote
bmadd Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 That is one of my favorite craws actually. I like to use them as jig trailers on smaller jigs. I also like to use them Texas rigged for flipping, pitching, and punching. They are a great bait IMO. I have had luck on craws that have big claws that move a lot of water like paca craws and chigger craws but I catch a LOT of fish on craws that are subtle like the Yamamoto regular and fat baby craws. Quote
lynyrdsky1 Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 Love those on a carolina rig with the claws dipped in chartruese. Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Super User Posted January 2, 2011 That is one of my favorite craws actually. I like to use them as jig trailers on smaller jigs. I also like to use them Texas rigged for flipping, pitching, and punching. They are a great bait IMO. I have had luck on craws that have big claws that move a lot of water like paca craws and chigger craws but I catch a LOT of fish on craws that are subtle like the Yamamoto regular and fat baby craws. I was just looking at some craws like that - I think I'll start another TW shopping list... Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Super User Posted January 2, 2011 Congrats on the success! Thanks! I got a fish to finish the year, and got a fish to start the year 8-) Not bad considering my lakes were frozen over just two days ago. The weather forecast is showing that I'll probably have soft water for at least a couple of weeks before they freeze again. Quote
jeb2 Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 I've had a lot of success with those ultra vibes. I use them on rubber skirted jigs, C and T rigs and on shakey heads. Awesome bait that has caught me a LOT of fish. Quote
kikstand454 Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 yup. i agree with everyone else. they are great producing lures..... but then.. almost everything zoom makes is. *shrug* Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Super User Posted January 2, 2011 Thanks for the ideas guys...me and the bait monkey have to do some browsing on the TW web site.... Quote
choupique Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 Those UV Speed Craws are one of my top producing t-rig baits. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted January 2, 2011 Super User Posted January 2, 2011 I like to use them as jig trailers and on t-rigs in heavy cover. Quote
Primus Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 It's been my most productive soft plastic the past few years and is reasonably priced. Quote
Super User 5bass Posted January 2, 2011 Super User Posted January 2, 2011 Take a look at the Yum Big Show Craw. They're versatile baits as well. Quote
basslover12345 Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 I used the Speed craw to catch a 2 1/2 pound largemouth in my last tournament by crawling it around submerged wood and stumps Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Super User Posted January 2, 2011 Take a look at the Yum Big Show Craw. They're versatile baits as well. Will do ! I used the Speed craw to catch a 2 1/2 pound largemouth in my last tournament by crawling it around submerged wood and stumps Outstanding ! 8-) Quote
hookset on 3 Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 Goose, be sure to pick up a pack of this new color speed craw. I've been smokin' em on these. Good fishing, hookset on 3 Quote
s13john Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 http://www.***.com/Zoom_Super_Speed_Craw_4_8pk/descpage-ZSSDC.html SPEED CRAW. i really like these alot. Quote
sockey Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 It's been my most productive soft plastic the past few years and is reasonably priced. Yeah, especially the price part. I always stock up on those things in a lot more numbers than I do certain other creature/craw plastics. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 3, 2011 Super User Posted January 3, 2011 I wish they still made one in all black. I have a pack and a half left and I conserve them. Actually, I wish ALL bait makers made straight black baits... Quote
Captain Obvious Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 Love these baits can't live without them! Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Super User Posted January 3, 2011 A popular bait indeed ! 8-) Quote
Aluma-Bass Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 i mostly just get zoom for worms & lizards...didnt think they had good craw out. Ill have to check these out! Quote
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