Paca Craws, why?

keithdog · 12-30-06, 11:39 AM

Not sure if this is the right area for this post but I have a question. I've never used a Paca Craw as I have not found any in my area and my BP catalog does not have them either. I am curious about something though. I know there are many fans of Paca Craws in these forums. I'm wondering why? I've seen many similar craw bait trailers and had success with most of them. Why the fandom for Paca Craws? What makes them different?

BPACA · 12-30-06, 11:46 AM

no other bait in the crawls has that action...period!

JB · 12-30-06, 11:52 AM

try page 332 on the 2007 BPS catalog, its listed under NETBAIT..
give em a try!

pig n jig · 12-30-06, 04:21 PM

Some days they are the best thing since sliced bread and other days they suck.I have found especially good where there is water current.I don't know what makes them so good, but once you have one of those good days, you will be hooked on them for life. P N J

flbassman · 12-30-06, 04:52 PM

Ditto to Pnj! They have an action like no other craw bait.

betursweetbass · 12-30-06, 07:02 PM

And a good second to it (alot easier to find) is the ZOOM Vibracraw. Very similar in shape and action and a tad bit cheaper too.

lizardsrule · 12-30-06, 07:04 PM

Bassintom does a great mimic of the Paca Craw as it flutters down rotflmao. Seriously he does a great one. Just stick your arms up, and flap them opposite of each other and that's what it does. Good water movement, good action. It's a bait that only needs a hook. I also like a bullet sinker pegged to go with it. They are as PNJ stated a good river bait, ond a great stained water bait, but I've caught a few hawgs in superclear water also LOL. Work well as a trailer for a jig also. I even have caught a couple using them as a buzzbait/horny toad type bait on the retrieve. Very versatile IMO.

Lizards

JB · 12-30-06, 07:09 PM

you probably get more action with the pegged bullet eh lizards..its all making sense to me now..

zooker · 12-30-06, 07:58 PM

very slow fall with alot of action.. a tube type bait. only down side is the claws will tear off fairly easy.. green pumkin rules..

if ya can't find them go to alabamalakes.com

zooker

bubba bass bigfoot · 12-30-06, 08:07 PM

they are in the Bass Book by Bass pro, i live in Central ohio and went down to BPS last week for the first time, its a 2 hour drive dont egt to go everyday, we walked in and said dont forget the Paca Craws, never used them but wanted to give them a shot, and guess what we did, forgot them lol, we where back in columbus when it hit me lol.

weaverml34 · 12-30-06, 09:50 PM

Keithdog,

One reason some of us are such huge fans of them, other than the fact that they work, is that the guy that introduced us to them, lakeguide larry, used to post quite a bit here. You won't find a nicer guy anywhere. And I'm not just saying that because he would send us freebies.

keithdog · 12-31-06, 04:12 PM

Just got my 2007 BP catalog and found the add for the Paca Craws. That is a tempting description. I'm definately gonna give them a try. Those pig paddle claws gotta have some great action. Thanks for the info. Happy New Years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JB · 12-31-06, 04:15 PM

keith,
you'll love the craw action on the paca craws ,they beg the bass to "eat me"...glad you found them!

flfireman · 01-01-07, 02:14 AM

Green pumpkin rules, also use the red shad. I use them w/ a sinker pegged about 6" above it. (thanks Lizzie) Other than that tie a 4/0 or 5/0 hook and let it go. Swim it, top water it, dead stick it, bob it. Have just plain caught fish on it. Hell, I caught a 5 lber while picking out a birds nest.

pig n jig · 01-01-07, 06:27 AM

Green Pumpkin is alright, but I don't use it any more. 2 colors I primarily use Summer craw and for slightly stained water Okeechobee Craw. Basically they are still green pumpkin with a color accent to them.

P N J

zooker · 01-01-07, 08:38 AM

summer craw is watermelon seed on one side green pumkin on the other..

i always use a small pegged weight normally a 1/8 oz ..

zooker

JB · 01-01-07, 08:40 AM

summer craw is the color that about 40 bags of my paca's are , the other two colors i picked are pretty close to it....i'm stocked up now!

Vabass22 · 01-06-07, 09:52 PM

I have a pack of summer craws. Cant wait to try em next time out!

ILL_BASS · 01-25-07, 06:04 AM

I am going on my 3rd year using them and they are about all I fish! I do 80% of my fishing at night and there is no better bait. A hook, 1/4 ounce or heavier sinker and a big ole tube rattle and I'm set for the night!!

skeeter944 · 01-25-07, 12:28 PM

welcome to the forum ill bass!

12-30-06, 11:39 AM	#1
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Paca Craws, why? Not sure if this is the right area for this post but I have a question. I've never used a Paca Craw as I have not found any in my area and my BP catalog does not have them either. I am curious about something though. I know there are many fans of Paca Craws in these forums. I'm wondering why? I've seen many similar craw bait trailers and had success with most of them. Why the fandom for Paca Craws? What makes them different?

12-30-06, 04:52 PM	#5
flbassman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 2,840	Ditto to Pnj! They have an action like no other craw bait. __________________ R.I.P. Zooker

12-30-06, 07:04 PM	#7
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Bassintom does a great mimic of the Paca Craw as it flutters down rotflmao. Seriously he does a great one. Just stick your arms up, and flap them opposite of each other and that's what it does. Good water movement, good action. It's a bait that only needs a hook. I also like a bullet sinker pegged to go with it. They are as PNJ stated a good river bait, ond a great stained water bait, but I've caught a few hawgs in superclear water also LOL. Work well as a trailer for a jig also. I even have caught a couple using them as a buzzbait/horny toad type bait on the retrieve. Very versatile IMO. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too! Last edited by lizardsrule; 12-30-06 at 08:55 PM.

12-30-06, 07:58 PM	#9
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	very slow fall with alot of action.. a tube type bait. only down side is the claws will tear off fairly easy.. green pumkin rules.. if ya can't find them go to alabamalakes.com zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

12-30-06, 09:50 PM	#11
weaverml34 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 212	Keithdog, One reason some of us are such huge fans of them, other than the fact that they work, is that the guy that introduced us to them, lakeguide larry, used to post quite a bit here. You won't find a nicer guy anywhere. And I'm not just saying that because he would send us freebies. __________________ Strap Indianapolis, IN "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Pitching stick that is.

12-30-06, 11:46 AM	#2
BPACA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 420	no other bait in the crawls has that action...period!

12-30-06, 11:52 AM	#3
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	try page 332 on the 2007 BPS catalog, its listed under NETBAIT.. give em a try!

12-30-06, 04:21 PM	#4
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Some days they are the best thing since sliced bread and other days they suck.I have found especially good where there is water current.I don't know what makes them so good, but once you have one of those good days, you will be hooked on them for life. P N J

12-30-06, 07:02 PM	#6
betursweetbass BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 646	And a good second to it (alot easier to find) is the ZOOM Vibracraw. Very similar in shape and action and a tad bit cheaper too.

12-30-06, 07:09 PM	#8
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	you probably get more action with the pegged bullet eh lizards..its all making sense to me now..

12-30-06, 08:07 PM	#10
bubba bass bigfoot BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 206	they are in the Bass Book by Bass pro, i live in Central ohio and went down to BPS last week for the first time, its a 2 hour drive dont egt to go everyday, we walked in and said dont forget the Paca Craws, never used them but wanted to give them a shot, and guess what we did, forgot them lol, we where back in columbus when it hit me lol.

12-31-06, 04:12 PM	#12
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Just got my 2007 BP catalog and found the add for the Paca Craws. That is a tempting description. I'm definately gonna give them a try. Those pig paddle claws gotta have some great action. Thanks for the info. Happy New Years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-31-06, 04:15 PM	#13
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	keith, you'll love the craw action on the paca craws ,they beg the bass to "eat me"...glad you found them!

01-01-07, 02:14 AM	#14
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	Green pumpkin rules, also use the red shad. I use them w/ a sinker pegged about 6" above it. (thanks Lizzie) Other than that tie a 4/0 or 5/0 hook and let it go. Swim it, top water it, dead stick it, bob it. Have just plain caught fish on it. Hell, I caught a 5 lber while picking out a birds nest. __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

01-01-07, 06:27 AM	#15
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Green Pumpkin is alright, but I don't use it any more. 2 colors I primarily use Summer craw and for slightly stained water Okeechobee Craw. Basically they are still green pumpkin with a color accent to them. P N J Last edited by pig n jig; 01-01-07 at 09:46 AM.

01-01-07, 08:38 AM	#16
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	summer craw is watermelon seed on one side green pumkin on the other.. i always use a small pegged weight normally a 1/8 oz .. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

01-01-07, 08:40 AM	#17
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	summer craw is the color that about 40 bags of my paca's are , the other two colors i picked are pretty close to it....i'm stocked up now!

01-06-07, 09:52 PM	#18
Vabass22 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,120	I have a pack of summer craws. Cant wait to try em next time out!

01-25-07, 06:04 AM	#19
ILL_BASS BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Posts: 5	I am going on my 3rd year using them and they are about all I fish! I do 80% of my fishing at night and there is no better bait. A hook, 1/4 ounce or heavier sinker and a big ole tube rattle and I'm set for the night!!

01-25-07, 12:28 PM	#20
skeeter944 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 2,377	welcome to the forum ill bass!

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