reins - Ring Craw 3"
About this lure
The reins Ring Craw 3" is a highly detailed crustacean imitation designed to trigger aggressive strikes from New Zealand's light game predators. Featuring a salted, shrimp-scented body with large, air-holding claws, this creature bait stands up in a defensive posture when paused, making it irresistible to freshwater Perch and saltwater species like Snapper and Trevally hunting in the shallows.
- Ribbed Claw Design – Traps air bubbles and creates a defensive "stand-up" posture on the bottom.
- Heavy Salt & Shrimp Scent – Encourages fish to hold on longer, increasing your hook-up ratio.
- Versatile Rigging Options – Perfect for use as a jig trailer, on a Texas rig, or a light jig head.
- Responsive Action – Claws flap and vibrate on the fall and retrieve to mimic a fleeing crayfish or crab.
- Compact 3-Inch Profile – Ideal size for targeting Perch in lakes or light tackle saltwater species feeding on small crustaceans.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 inches (approx. 7.8cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 7g (effective lure weight) |
| Material | Salt-impregnated soft plastic |
| Scent | Shrimp scent |
How to fish the reins - Ring Craw 3"
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
Cast the Ring Craw 3" on a light jig head or Texas rig around structure, weed edges, and shallow flats where Trout, Aji, Snapper, and Flounder hunt.
Work it with short, sharp twitches on the drop and pause frequently to let the air-holding claws trigger strikes as the lure settles into a defensive stand-up posture on the bottom. The salt and shrimp scent will encourage fish to hold on longer, boosting your hook-up ratio.
Retrieve with a slow, crawling motion interspersed with pauses-the claw action mimics a fleeing crayfish or crab. It excels as a jig trailer in freshwater lakes targeting Perch, and works equally well in saltwater shallows.
The compact 3-inch profile suits light tackle and ajing-style presentations where precision and natural imitation matter.
Which colour, and when
#001 Watermelon SeedNatural clear-water craw match when the light is bright and the water is clean.
#002 Green PumpkinNatural clear-water craw match when the light is bright and the water is clean.
#003 MoebiNatural clear-water craw match when the light is bright and the water is clean.
#004 ScuppernongWarm brown-orange crustacean profile that reads well in low light or lightly stained water.
#005 Green Pumpkin BlueNatural clear-water craw match when the light is bright and the water is clean.
#007 Ebimiso SPWarm brown-orange crustacean profile that reads well in low light or lightly stained water.
#011 BlackHard dark silhouette that stands out against a bright sandy or weedy bottom in full sun.
#032 Shrimp & CrabDark red-maroon crustacean profile, a natural snapper colour that holds contrast down through the mid-water zone.