Crawbug

Hand-Poured Precision. Tournament Grade Craws.

Hand-injected and proudly made in the USA, the Butchers Baits Crawbug delivers tournament-grade realism and action for bass anglers who demand more from their craw plastics. Poured with a custom plastisol blend, each 4.25" Crawbug features flanged claws that move naturally at any retrieve speed, making it just as deadly on a finesse Texas rig as it is as a jig trailer flipped into cover. With colors ranging from Green Pumpkin Blue to bold patterns like Summer Ale or Okeechobee Craw, this crawfish imitation gives you the edge when bass are keyed in on crustacean forage.

Key Features

• • Precision Molded Design — Flanges create consistent, subtle action whether crawled slow or worked fast.

  • Durable Plastic Blend — Superior custom plastisol holds up fish after fish.

  • Versatile Rigging — Texas rig, Carolina rig, shaky head, swinging wobble head, or jig trailer.

  • Hand-Injected Quality — Every bait is poured into high-grade CNC molds for a clean finish.

  • Proudly Made in the USA — Crafted by Gary Butcher and the Butchers Baits team.

Specs Table

Color Variations: Summer Ale, Green Pumpkin Blue, California Craw, Okeechobee Craw, Purple Nurple, Mac Daddy, Toho Toad, Baby Bass, and more.

Best Use & Conditions

• • Target Species: Largemouth and smallmouth bass.

  • Techniques:

    • Flip or pitch into heavy cover.

    • Drag or hop on a Carolina rig.

    • Pair as a jig trailer for bottom-hugging presentations.

    • Finesse rigged on a shaky head for pressured fish.

  • When to Use: Year-round craw imitator; highly effective in spring and summer when bass feed heavily on crawfish.

Rigging & Tips

• • Use with a 3/0–4/0 EWG hook for Texas rigs.

  • Try as a jig trailer to add color, bulk, and action.

  • In clear water, stick to natural tones like Green Pumpkin Blue or Baby Bass.

  • In stained water, switch to brighter, bolder colors like Summer Ale or Okeechobee Craw.

Brand Origin & Story

• • Butchers Baits is a custom soft plastics company founded by Gary Butcher.

  • Every bait is hand-injected in the USA using proprietary plastisol blends and CNC-cut molds.

  • The brand’s ethos is “Tournament grade. Custom made.” — designed to hold up against tough competition and tougher bass.

  • Independent American Crafter: Proudly marketed as Proudly Made in the United States.

Pack Count / Variants

• • 6 baits per pack.

  • Size: 4.25 inches only.

  • Colors: Wide variety, including tournament staples and bold custom patterns.

Care & Storage

• • Store flat in original packaging to prevent warping.

  • Keep out of direct sunlight or hot compartments to avoid melting.

  • Do not mix with other soft plastics to prevent chemical reactions.