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4″ McCroaker MK1

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Description

The tried and tested McCroaker has seen a few performance upgrades to improve hook up rates and improve the start up (the distance the bait travels before the legs start kicking). The addition of Easy Start Legs enables the bait to start kicking as soon as you turn the handle, keeping it in the strike zone for longer. The design team have also added a top hook slot that has been recessed for improved skin hooking and a bottom hook slot that extends all the way to the back of the bait to accommodate larger hook sizes.

Fishing Profile

Presentation
Subsurface, Tail Kicking Leg Action On Retrieve
Techniques
Swimbaiting, Casting
Conditions
Open Water, Low Light
Size4 in (102 mm)
SeasonYear Round
CategorySoft Swimbaits

Field Notes

Use this soft swimbait on a steady retrieve to keep the “legs” kicking in the strike zone. It’s designed to improve hookup rates and reduce the distance before the legs start moving, so it’s especially useful when fish are following but not committing.

Pros

  • Easy Start Legs for quicker start-up on the retrieve
  • Improved hookup rates
  • Top hook slot recessed for better skin hooking
  • Bottom hook slot fits larger hook sizes

Cons

  • No hook/rigging details provided (hook size/placement may require setup)

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