tompowers535 Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Hi, I am very new at pouring my own baits - see how many posts I have made. I made some of my own POP molds as well as bought Essential molds and Enforcer molds. I have "stick type" worms, frogs, and ribbontails. I was looking to add another type of bait to my list. I appreciate any advise you may give me. I am located in MA if that helps at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 I would suggest some type of creature bait. I really like the Do-it Baby Berry ...or Berry Bug if you like them a little larger. You can flip it, Texas rig it, use it as a slop bait or on a jig. Rig it straight up and down and use it as a swim bait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATFLATTIE Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Brush hogs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipt Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 I'm in NH so i'd expect we fish a lot of the same stuff. this is an easy question if you ask me. CRAW craws are by far my favorite bait, or anything similar like a beaver or brush hog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompowers535 Posted April 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Anyone have a recommendation for a good craw ? I was hoping Enforcer did. His molds are really good and he has great customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 The Essential 3" grub is a great mold. I fish the grub on a Texas rig, jig head, split shot, and use them almost exclusively as spinnerbait trailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynesgto Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 If you want a craw, look no further than the 702 craw from BTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompowers535 Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 How about Bear's Baits 4" Real Craw Worm ? I like that you can pour the claws separately in a different color. Does anyone have experience with that one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 How about Bear's Baits 4" Real Craw Worm ? I like that you can pour the claws separately in a different color. Does anyone have experience with that one ? I have tried "realistic craws" before and just didn't have the success with them as I have enjoyed with the 702. That said, it wasn't Bears real craw. There's something in the action of those flapping claws that the bass can't resist. With the real craws, you just don't get the action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 You can also get a claw mold for the 702. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompowers535 Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Thank you, that makes sense. Pretty doesn't always mean you are going to catch fish. You are not the first one to praise the 702. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynesgto Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) The 702 craw was a true game changer for me. It isn't a rage craw or a paca craw, but it catches more fish than both for me. I feel it's an action the fish don't see. It's a nice median between the rage craw an a paca craw Edited April 30, 2016 by rynesgto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompowers535 Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Thanks everyone for your advice. I just ordered it. Hopefully, it won't take a long time to come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Tom, you'll enjoy a lot of success with it. I like fishing it on a 1/4 ounce screw lock football head. Also use it as a trailer for silicone jigs. Texas rigged is another good way. I have two claw molds for it so if you need some claws to try, I'd be glad to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompowers535 Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thank you, Apdriver. I really couldn't spend the extra money on the claw mold also so I just made figured I would pour extra craws and cut the claws off and then repour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ray Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Has anyone used the 3 inch version of the 702 craw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanapa'a Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 I use these craw for saltwater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 I just ordered the tip mold for the 702. It is by far the best craw mold out there. It may take a while to get your order but it's worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 If you are still looking for a must have bait, by far the Senko is at the top of my list. When I can't even catch them on even a spinnerbait or jig I can trust a Senko for those finicky fish. I don't know who makes a good Senko mold though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 The 702 crawl, is my favorite mold I own, It shoots great, and boy does it produce fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 If you are still looking for a must have bait, by far the Senko is at the top of my list. When I can't even catch them on even a spinnerbait or jig I can trust a Senko for those finicky fish. I don't know who makes a good Senko mold though. The Do-It Essential 5" senko mold is cheap, and they catch fish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompowers535 Posted June 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Thanks, the Senko Essential molds do work good. I have two. I sealed them with high temperature paint. We also catch a lot of fish on Enforcers 6" Ring Curly Tail worm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 DO-IT MADD DAD 3 OR 4 INCH IS A MUST HAVE ,,BASS LOVE CRAWS AND THEY LOVE THIS BAIT....I LIKE THE 4 INCH BETTER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 The Essential 3" curly tail grub makes an awesome spinnerbait trailer. It moves a ton of water, and is just the right length to have the tail begin right at the end of the spinnerbait hook, so you don't need a trailer hook. That let's you throw it up in some really gnarly stuff without hanging up, and it comes through grass well, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompowers535 Posted June 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Thanks, I may get that mold when my wife isn't looking. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
