Quick Product Guide

Pack Quantity 8 Baits Per Pack
Best Rigs Texas Rig, Carolina Rig, Jig Trailer, Flipping Rig
Best Cover Rock, Wood, Grass, Docks
Water Clarity Clear to Muddy
Water Temperature 50°F–85°F

Why Fish This Bait?

Crawfish Profile|Natural craw shape built for bass feeding on bottom-oriented forage.
Active Claws|Claws add movement during the fall, drag, hop, and retrieve.
Cover Ready|Solid body supports dependable rigging around wood, grass, and rock.
Jig Friendly|Sized to work as a trailer on a wide range of bass jigs.
Barracuda Baits - Built to Outlast the Bite - Handmade in Texas - Veteran-Owned

3.5" Crawdad

$5.89
Barracuda Baits
SKU:
1023WAT
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UPC:
198498810635
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Why Anglers Choose Barracuda Baits

Handmade in Texas Hand-poured with attention to detail and dependable performance.
Custom Salt & Scent Choose the salt level and scent that fits how and where you fish.
Veteran-Owned Proudly built by a veteran-owned American small business.
Built for Bass Fishing Designed around proven bass techniques, cover, and presentations.

Hey there, river wrangler! Meet the "Barracuda Baits 3.5" Crawdad Soft Plastic Bait," your new best bud for bottom-bouncing action. This little critter is all about getting down and dirty where the bass are hiding. We're talking rocky bottoms, woody cover, and those weedy flats that big ol' bass call home.


Thread this bad boy on a jig head for a classic craw presentation, Texas rig it to punch through the thickest of covers, or throw it on a Carolina rig for that irresistible slow-crawl action. It perfectly imitates the scrumptious scuttle of a crawdad or the tempting tumble of a tasty creature. And with 8 in the pack, you've got enough to keep the bites coming all day.


Barracuda Baits are NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. All products may pose a CHOKING HAZARD, KEEP AWAY FROM REACH OF CHILDREN.

Standard Colors


  • Black Red Flake: A moody choice for stained waters or overcast days.
  • Black Sapphire: A deep, mysterious shade that's perfect for those murky water hunts.
  • Jolli Roger: A playful color for clear waters when you're feeling a bit piratey.
  • Natural Craw: Nothing beats the real deal, especially on sunny days in clear water.
  • Texas Mud Bug: A rugged look for when you're diving into the muck, no matter the weather.
  • Volcano Red: This explosive color is a blast in cloudy conditions or stained waters.
  • Watermelon Red Flake: A fresh and natural appeal for those clear, bright days.

The "Barracuda Baits 3.5” Crawdad Soft Plastic Bait" comes in three salt levels:


  • No Salt: Keep it floating and flitting like the real thing.
  • Light Salt: A sprinkle for that tantalizing slow sink.
  • Heavy Salt: When it's time to go deep and dance on the bottom.
  • Salt is more than a flavor – it's about getting the drop on your bait just right, and the chewiness that makes bass hold on for dear life.


Choose from five scent options to make the bait irresistible:


  • No Scent: Sometimes the best strategy is the subtle approach.
  • Anise: Sweet and alluring, just the ticket to get those bass interested.
  • Coffee: The ol' cover scent, perfect for that calm and collected presentation.
  • Hog Sauce: The full flavor blast of the sea – it's a fishy feast in a scent.
  • Garlic: A little stink goes a long way in the underwater world.


    Choosing Barracuda Baits is about more than just fishing. It's about backing a Disabled American Veteran who pours passion into every bait from San Antonio, Texas. It's about casting with confidence, knowing you're supporting hands that served.

Pack Quantity:
8 Baits Per Pack
Best Rigs:
Texas Rig, Carolina Rig, Jig Trailer, Flipping Rig
Best Cover:
Rock, Wood, Grass, Docks
Water Clarity:
Clear to Muddy
Water Temperature:
50°F–85°F
Fishing Tips:
Drag it around rock, pitch it to wood, or flip it into vegetation. Pause after contact with cover to let the craw profile settle naturally.
Construction:
3.5-inch craw profile with a solid body for rigging and active claws that add movement on the fall and retrieve.
Care Instructions:
Keep in the original package and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Avoid prolonged contact with incompatible plastics or painted surfaces.
Technique 1:
Texas Rig|Pitch or drag it around wood, rock, grass, and docks.
Technique 2:
Carolina Rig|Cover deeper structure while keeping a crawfish profile near bottom.
Technique 3:
Jig Trailer|Add bulk and craw action to casting, flipping, or football jigs.
Technique 4:
Flipping Rig|Use a compact weighted setup to target heavy cover precisely.
About This Bait:
The 3.5-inch Crawdad is a versatile craw-style soft plastic built for bottom contact and cover fishing. Its compact body and active claws work well alone or behind a jig.
Key Feature 1:
Crawfish Profile|Natural craw shape built for bass feeding on bottom-oriented forage.
Key Feature 2:
Active Claws|Claws add movement during the fall, drag, hop, and retrieve.
Key Feature 3:
Cover Ready|Solid body supports dependable rigging around wood, grass, and rock.
Key Feature 4:
Jig Friendly|Sized to work as a trailer on a wide range of bass jigs.
Excels 1:
Rock|Drag it across points, riprap, ledges, and rocky transitions.
Excels 2:
Wood|Pitch it around laydowns, stumps, dock posts, and brush.
Excels 3:
Vegetation|Texas rig or flip it through grass edges, holes, and isolated clumps.