What is the Bio Craw?
The Bio Craw is an American-made soft plastic crawfish lure manufactured in Texas by WM Bayou (GulfStream Outdoors). It features independently-moving claws designed to mimic a real crawfish in a defensive posture, triggering reaction strikes from largemouth and smallmouth bass.
What techniques work best with the Bio Craw?
The Bio Craw excels on four primary techniques: Texas rig (3/8–1/2 oz tungsten weight for flipping and pitching heavy cover), Carolina rig (1/2–3/4 oz weight for dragging across the bottom), jig trailer (adds bulk and claw action behind a football or flipping jig), and Free Rig / Cheb Rig (for a slow, natural fall). Hook size: 4/0 EWG wide-gap.
What water conditions is the Bio Craw best for?
Works in all water clarities. In clear water: use Green Pumpkin or Watermelon Red. In stained/muddy water: use Black & Blue or Junebug. Best fished near rocky points, chunk rock banks, and laydown timber — anywhere crawfish naturally live. Effective year-round; peak performance during pre-spawn and fall feeding windows when bass are targeting crawfish on the bottom.
Where is the Bio Craw made?
The Bio Craw is hand-poured in Texas, USA using premium plastisol. Every batch is manufactured by GulfStream Outdoors, a small American fishing lure company based in Houston, TX.
What are the best colors for bass fishing with the Bio Craw?
Top producers: Green Pumpkin (universal, works in any water), Black & Blue (stained water, jig trailer), Watermelon Red Pearl (clear water, spawn), Junebug (dark water and night fishing).
Bro, crawfish are candy to bass. When you need a realistic craw imitation with action that triggers bites, reach for the Bio Craw.
This thing's got claws that move independently when it's falling or sitting on the bottom - looks super natural. Bass see it in that defensive posture and they just can't help themselves.
Where It's Deadly:
- Rocky Points - Where crawfish actually live
- Flipping Heavy Cover - Texas rig it and punch through vegetation
- Jig Trailer - Adds that bulk and claw action
- Carolina Rig - Drag it slow across the bottom
Rigging Tips:
For flipping and pitching, I go with a Texas Rig with a 3/8-1/2oz tungsten weight. For dragging, throw it on a Carolina Rig with a 1/2-3/4oz weight. Want it to fall slow? Try a Free Rig or Cheb Rig.
Honest Truth:
This is a confidence bait for me. When I don't know what's working, I'll tie on a Bio Craw in Green Pumpkin or Black and Blue and work structure. It just produces.
Color Call:
- Green Pumpkin - Universal, works everywhere
- Black and Blue - Stained water or flipping jig trailer
- Watermelon Red - Clear water with a little visibility
Target Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass
Why Choose WM Bayou?
Custom American-made soft plastic hand-poured in Texas by WM Bayou. Every lure is crafted with premium materials and proven fish-catching action.
Target Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass
Recommended Techniques: Texas Rig, Free Rig, Carolina Rig, Jig Trailer, Bladed Jig Trailer
Made in USA • Premium Materials • Proven Performance
