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Old 02-18-08, 11:06 PM   #1
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it just rained where i lived and crawdads are abundant in the ditches. so i got a couple and headed down to a local pond to see what i could do. i caught one bass but missed two others. i don't know if it was because i did not hook(or rig) the craw properly or if i waited too long to set the hook. either way i was looking for some advice as far as how to properly rig a crawfish and whether i am just waisting my time ; maybe i should just throw plastics. i don't know. looking for help. the ponds i am fishing are reletively small and are typically stained. i was using a carolina type rig with about a two foot leader.


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Old 02-18-08, 11:49 PM   #2
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Crawfish Are The Bomb Up Here For Smallies, Hook Em So They Don't Die! Thats The Trick, You Want As Much Action Going On On The Hook As You Can!
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Old 02-19-08, 09:51 PM   #3
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Smallies, eh, Zilla? Try.....


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Old 02-20-08, 12:29 AM   #4
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I've always seen craws hooked through the tails. I did see a guy one time who hooked his craws through the eyes. That just gives me the eebie geebies, lol. The other thing I've read about fishing craws is to wait untill you feel the fish pulling on your line to set the hook. Hope that helps.
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Old 02-21-08, 10:50 PM   #5
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If you're removing one claw, be sure and just crush it at the joint and lightly pull until the crawdad releases it. This way it stays alive longer.

Hooked in the tail, they seem to fall slower, but don't swim naturally.
I like to hook them in the beak.
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Old 02-22-08, 01:19 PM   #6
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I usually hook em in the back so they could use their tail more efficiently
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Old 02-22-08, 09:51 PM   #7
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i agree with tex, i hook em just under the back along the shell with the hook coming up and facing the head it doesn't seem to hindr their swiming to me. and with the hook up and all i get a better hook set and lose fewer fish.
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