Comfortably Numb Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 So water temp is 58* and fish are right on the bank and at the end of coves in 1' of water. I rigged up a 1/16 swimbait hook on a homemade 702 craw that I used to make. Worked great in the brush on the shore. Fell nice and slow (more horizontal) with the claws flapping. Basically fished it like a Senko. Fish were gobbling it and hookup % was very good. Any craw like a Rage, Paca, Chigger, etc will work well. Give it a try in real shallow water. They also skip great under docks. 4 Quote
JaxBasser Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 One of my favorite presentations. With the rage craws I can fish it slow on the bottom or fish it fast right underneath or on the surface. Fish hammer it. Quote
Super User Shane J Posted April 4, 2014 Super User Posted April 4, 2014 Oh yeah, that shallow stuff is perfect for the Rage Rig. I also like it on outside weedlines, or even suspended fish. You nailed it, too, fish it just like a weightless senko. The slow fall, with claw flapping action, gets 'em all the time! Quote
ksboy Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 So water temp is 58* and fish are right on the bank and at the end of coves in 1' of water. I rigged up a 1/16 swimbait hook on a homemade 702 craw that I used to make. Worked great in the brush on the shore. Fell nice and slow (more horizontal) with the claws flapping. Basically fished it like a Senko. Fish were gobbling it and hookup % was very good. Any craw like a Rage, Paca, Chigger, etc will work well. Give it a try in real shallow water. They also skip great under docks. Where are you located??? Quote
Basshammer Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 Oh yes, i love the rage craw around docks and brush piles hookup is great on them. Quote
Lendiesel22 Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 I will be throwing this 2mrw, anyone fished it in cooler water 45-50? Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 8, 2014 Super User Posted April 8, 2014 I'm a HUGE fan of the Rage Rig! Quote
Super User Grizzn N Bassin Posted April 8, 2014 Super User Posted April 8, 2014 oh yeah baby i like that! Quote
fishva Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 I'm not familiar with swim bait hooks. I assume the 1/16oz refers to the weight that's attached below the eye? Is it 3/0? Thanks for your help. I'd like to give this a try. Quote
Comfortably Numb Posted April 8, 2014 Author Posted April 8, 2014 Yes that particular hook is a 3/0 and the weight is 1/16. I used this light a weight this time of year when the fish are very shallow or undere shallow docks. The 3/0 hook matches the hook slot on this particular bait so it is weedless/snagless. You can go to 1/8 or 3/16 or 1/4 if you need it to go deeper. 1 Quote
fishva Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 Yes that particular hook is a 3/0 and the weight is 1/16. I used this light a weight this time of year when the fish are very shallow or undere shallow docks. The 3/0 hook matches the hook slot on this particular bait so it is weedless/snagless. You can go to 1/8 or 3/16 or 1/4 if you need it to go deeper. Cool, thanks man. I've been seeing some active crawfish in the shallows for the first time this year, so it's probably the perfect time to give this a try. Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted April 8, 2014 Super User Posted April 8, 2014 I also love this rig with a Netbait Baby Paca Craw. But try the Mustad hook with the weight that you can move up and down the shank of the hook ,give's you a different fall if you want! Quote
Super User MCS Posted April 9, 2014 Super User Posted April 9, 2014 I like that 702 craw. I seen senkosam makes them too. Is there anywhere you can buy them? Quote
pennix5 Posted April 9, 2014 Posted April 9, 2014 I wanna try this rig what action rod is everyone using Quote
Comfortably Numb Posted April 9, 2014 Author Posted April 9, 2014 I use a 6'6" medium fast. PM me if you want to know who makes the 702 craw. (not me) (If that is allowed) Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 9, 2014 Super User Posted April 9, 2014 I use a 6'6" medium fast. PM me if you want to know who makes the 702 craw. (not me) (If that is allowed) Promoting stuff you make or companies you are affiliated with is prohibited. Posting products you use is not. Post the name if you like. Quote
Comfortably Numb Posted April 9, 2014 Author Posted April 9, 2014 Ok thanks. Here is where I get the 702 craw. https://www.facebook.com/BickBaits 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted April 9, 2014 Super User Posted April 9, 2014 Do not ever try this rig any deeper than 10'! Quote
Comfortably Numb Posted April 9, 2014 Author Posted April 9, 2014 Caufgt 14 15-16" today on this same setup shallow. I'm really liking it with the light weight. I was addicted to Senkos but this might be my new go to. 1 Quote
Big-O Posted April 10, 2014 Posted April 10, 2014 Do not ever try this rig any deeper than 10'! And don't EVER Rage Rig a Space Monkey or Smokin Rooster either... in any depth of water... especially if you have a weak heart or shoulders 4 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted April 10, 2014 Global Moderator Posted April 10, 2014 As I posted on another thread, I've always used a Paca craw for swimmimg, as a jig trailer and as a stand alone flippin bait. I picked up a pack of the rage to use it this past Saturday at a local tournament, and immediately got a hit by a male guarding a nest...then another and another. Must say I be getting more. Mike Quote
Super User MCS Posted April 10, 2014 Super User Posted April 10, 2014 Ok thanks. Here is where I get the 702 craw. https://www.facebook.com/BickBaits Thanks! Quote
Super User Teal Posted April 10, 2014 Super User Posted April 10, 2014 Rage Lizards and rage Shell Crackers are deadly hooked like this...especially this time of year. 1 Quote
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