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Backwater Crab 4” (19g) – Coastal Brown

$6.99

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Description

The Backwater Crab 4” (19g) – Coastal Brown is a lifelike soft crab lure designed to imitate natural crabs feeding across mud flats, oyster bars, and mangrove roots. It’s perfect for inshore saltwater fishing targeting redfish, snook, tarpon, and sheepshead. The Coastal Brown color features a rich brown body with subtle black speckling and translucent legs, perfectly matching the coloration of crabs found in darker bottom areas or turbid water. The realistic detail, flexible legs, and balanced weight create a natural crawl and defensive posture that predatory fish can’t resist. Each lure includes a hidden double-hook rig for weedless presentations and a 19g core weight for long casts and a controlled sink rate. Fish it slowly along the bottom or drift it with the current — the Backwater Crab delivers realistic action that draws hard strikes. Length: 4” (10 cm) Weight: 19g (0.67 oz) Soft, durable plastic body Hidden double-hook rig for weedless use Coastal Brown color with natural dark patterning Ideal for redfish, snook, sheepshead, and tarpon Made for inshore and nearshore saltwater fishing

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Inshore, Redfish, Snook
Presentation
Bottom, Natural Crawl/defensive Posture, Controlled
Techniques
Bottom Fishing, Drifting, Finesse
Conditions
Dirty Water, Current, Vegetation
Size4 in (102 mm), 0.67 oz (19 g)
SeasonYear Round
WaterSaltwater

Field Notes

Fish it slowly along the bottom over mud flats, oyster bars, and mangrove roots, or drift it with the current to mimic a crab feeding/defensive posture. Use the weedless double-hook rig to work around structure without constant snags.

Pros

  • Lifelike crab profile and flexible legs for natural movement
  • Weedless hidden double-hook rig for structure-heavy areas
  • 19g core weight helps long casts and controlled bottom sink

Cons

  • Best results require slow bottom presentation; not ideal for fast retrieves

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