2017BUYER’ S GUIDE
6. Jackall Archelon
First look: A thin, ribbed body allows the bait to slip through even the heaviest cover. A depression in the back helps hide the hook point for Texas rigging. A rattle chamber cavity is molded into the body. Size: 4 1 / 2 inches Colors: 8 Suggested retail: $ 4.99 for five
jackall-lures. com
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7. Keitech Crazy Flapper
First look: When retrieved quickly or lifted with some dexterity, the claws flap like the arms of a college band drummer beating out his school’ s fight song. The claws flank two long antennae, and at the front there are two rear-facing paddles attached parallel with the body. Size: 2.8, 3.6 and 4.4 inches Colors: 22 Suggested retail: $ 4.99 for eight of the 2.8-inch size; $ 5.49 for seven of the 3.6-inch size; $ 5.99 for six of the 4.4-inch size
keitechusa. com
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8. Missile Baits Craw Father
First look: The segmented, tapering body has two swimming claws up front that are designed for maximum action no matter how it’ s rigged or used as a trailer. Size: 3 1 / 2 inches Colors: 8 Suggested retail: $ 4.39 for seven
missilebaits. com
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9. YUM Magnum Christie Critter
First look: Some of this, some of that; if soft baits had bells and whistles, this one would jingle. It has two swimming arms, two paddle tails and two swimming tails, all attached to a segmented body. Size: 7 3 / 4 inches Colors: 6 Suggested retail: $ 3.49 for five
yumbaits. com
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