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5.5″ Magnum McCroaker

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Description

The biggest, baddest McCroaker in the line up. At 5.5 inches, the McArthy Baits Magnum McCroaker is 28% bigger than the original, built to draw strikes from the most aggressive bass. Instead of just scaling it up, we’ve re-engineered the design – retaining the proven Easy Start Legs for instant kicking action and adding a flatter body profile for easier retrieves at slower speeds. A beefed-up, keeled belly keeps the bait tracking straight, while the top and extended bottom hook slots are designed to fit bigger hooks and improve hook up rates. Rig it on a 5/0 to 7/0 frog hook or heavy-duty EWG and send it into battle.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Bass
Presentation
Surface, Easy Start Legs For Instant Kicking Action
Techniques
Flipping, Pitching, Topwater
Conditions
Vegetation, Open Water
Size5.5 in (140 mm)
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Rig the Magnum McCroaker on a large frog hook (5/0–7/0) or a heavy-duty EWG and fish it where bass are most aggressive. Use slower retrieves to take advantage of the flatter body profile and the Easy Start Legs’ kicking action for consistent strike triggers.

Pros

  • Larger 5.5-inch profile designed for aggressive bass
  • Easy Start Legs for quick kicking action
  • Beefed-up keeled belly helps the bait track straight
  • Hook slots sized for bigger hooks to improve hook-up rates

Cons

  • Requires larger hook sizes (5/0–7/0) and heavier-duty rigging

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