Few freshwater fish can provide the same level of excitement that a 40-inch
muskie does when it bites your line. When they hit a topwater lure, there
may be no equivalent. To get your adrenaline-junkie juices flowing, follow
our topwater cheat sheet.
May 30, 2007
Crawlers
Crawlers usually have a short, stocky body with a wide faceplate, large lip or hinged arms that produce a crawling action.
When to use 'em: The wide wobbling or crawling action and loud gurgling noise produced by crawlers make them a good choice for murky or choppy water and night fishing. Most crawlers have two or three exposed treble hooks, so they can't be used in heavy cover.
How to fish 'em: Crawlers are normally fished with a slow, steady retrieve without twitches or pauses. Because of the multiple trebles and the fact that muskies can easily home in on them, you'll miss fewer fish with crawlers than with most other topwaters.
Best bet: The Hawg Wobbler. A jointed wooden crawler with a large metal lip and a propeller on the tail, the bait has an exaggerated side-to-side wobble and makes a loud gurgling sound that works especially well at night.
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