weighted craw plastics without bullet weights....... IDEA!!

[GetReel]

I tried searching for this but came up empty handed...
I took a soft plastic craw (approx 4") and texas rigged it... but only different.... Instead of sliding a bullet weight on the line and running a offset hook through the tail of the plastics, I left the bullet weight off, and ran the hook (3/0) in the front of the craw between the claws and came out the tail. I slid a 1/8oz dropshot weight into the tail. So now when I go to pitch it under docks and undercuts or beds, the tail goes right to the bottom and the claws float/point up. Make sense? Same principal as a duel density bait or heavy plastic like the Jackal Cover Craw, but you can use any plastic you like.
Has anyone ever done this?
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[basscat tyler]

Yes, I've done something similar. Take a dart head jig and clip the hook off, push the barb through the tail of the plastic.

[2100greenmonster]

Okeechobee rig is very similar to that

[GetReel]

Ahhhh... I bet I've seen that and subconsciously remembered it..... But, at least with this way there is no hard weight exposed.

[white gambler]

I like it

[stratosjoe]

Daniki rig

[earthworm77]

Sasuteki rig.....close to it anyway

[Cfrench085]

Okeechobee rig is very similar to that

Thats what I was thinking. Also heard it called a Florida rig. Usually heavier weights used though and used for punching mats. Good idea though.

[wirerat99]

Nice idea, I have tried this as well, the only problem I had was for me it snagged a lot worse on everything. I fish some very heavy cover lakes and I find the bullet weight helps the bait slide through the cover. I think this is better suited for applications with less cover. With the O-rig, I usually ended up with grass on the bait to one degree or another.
joe

[GetReel]

Nice idea, I have tried this as well, the only problem I had was for me it snagged a lot worse on everything. I fish some very heavy cover lakes and I find the bullet weight helps the bait slide through the cover. I think this is better suited for applications with less cover. With the O-rig, I usually ended up with grass on the bait to one degree or another.
joe

I meant for this to be used on undercuts that were open and docks n such...

[stratos4life]

I like throwing creature baits with a pegged bullet weight.

[greenesgreen]

I use this rig all the time when bed fishing during the spawn. Great hookup ratio with the hook position. Never tried it any other time however.

[rng518]

Weighted EWG swim bait hook . Skips good too.

[1flippinfool]

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