During the 80's and early 90's the Gene Larew Salt Craw became one of the hottest plastic bass baits to hit the market. Stanley Bait Companies John Hale had the craw worm before it but the Salt Craw had a major cult following across the Midwest. Anglers wouldn't just buy a bag of the bait, they bought 100 count bags and because of the vast number of color selections available they could match the best color to the water they fish.

 

Rigged Texas style the Gene Larew Salt Craw crosses finesse with power. It can be cast or it can be flipped and pitched. Heavy grass mats are no problem, bedding bass can't stand them and they work exceptionally well around wood too. The 2.75 incher is an exceptional bait for smallies and the other sizes are perfect for largemouths.  A 4/0 offset thin wire Gamakatsu hook works exceptionally well in this bait. We also add glass rattles for muddy conditions or when the bite is super tough. The Gene Larew Salt Craw is also a great jig trailer and can be matched on all colors of jigs.

 

River anglers love this bait beause of its compact size, it glides well and the pinchers undulate on the fall. Some of the best strikes on this bait come as it is reeled in, swimming the craw back to the boat. The body of this bait has enough bulk to be used for multiple fish.

 

As far as colors, we prefer black with yellow pinchers, grape with white pinchers, black with blue pinchers and black with chartruese for muddy or stained conditions and plum with silver pinchers,  pumpkin pepper green with orange pinchers for clearer water. We especially like the double silver for post spawners as the pinchers in silver imulate fry or young shad in the water.

 

The Salt Craw comes in 2.75, 3,4,and 6 inch sizes and they are loaded with salt.

 

When fishing gets super tough sneak one out, don't let your buddy know,  and we can assure you you will put a waxing on him/her.

 

To buy or learn more about the Gene Larew Salt Craws click here.

 

The Gene Larew line-up also includes a 4 inch Ring Worm that works exceptionally well too for like conditions. Check them out!