Who here has used the Zman TRD CrawZ?

@dbrown8779

5 жыл бұрын

I tried them briefly on one trip last year when they first came out, and haven't gone back to them. I didn't really give them enough time in the water, and think I'll give them another shot this year. I tend to default to the TRD when I'm looking for a finesse bottom bait, because that's a known confidence bait for me.

@Unspoke

5 жыл бұрын

SmallmouthCrush I wanted to. But don’t know how they compare to the Strike King Rage Craw. So I stuck to the rage craw instead.

@dbrown8779

5 жыл бұрын

@@Unspoke they're completely different from Rage Craws in size and purpose. I could understand how someone could think they were comparable if you haven't seen them. They're tiny compared to a Rage Craw. I was surprised how small they are. They also don't have appendages designed to move a lot of water like a Rage Craw. I use a Rage Craw as a full-size jig trailer in dirty water or for fish that are actively feeding. The Z-man TRD Crawz are something I'd use in clear water when the bite is slow.

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

@@Unspoke Dan is right there are totally different plastics and styles of crawfish imitator. Each one has its time though.

@saltychocolatechips4943

5 жыл бұрын

Caught 4.5 pounder last weekend

I just picked up several of those trd craws can't wait to start using them!

Great video Travis. Future review topics, would really like to hear your thoughts on the lines, and which lines you prefer for the type of fishing you do. Really looking forward to future reviews.

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

certainly will be talking about line!

Zman is tough to beat. Good review, I have caught some good fish on the TRD Crawz.

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome good to hear! This is a great little bait for finesse approach!

I like the idea of this series! Maybe in the future include some close ups of the bait and maybe even show the bait in your fish tank. These baits do rock. I got to play around a little with them last fall before winter and I was not disappointed.

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

For sure! Thanks River Rat

I love the tackle review keep it up Travis from Ohio

I have caught a lot this season on trd crawz with the finesse bulletz. It does great in highly pressured areas.

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it does! Cant wait to try it again this year

TX for the info, just in time for the big spring order.

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

Right on! I just got my order in recently!

I don't get to fish smallmouth much, but have caught largemouth up to 5 lbs on these little crawz. Canada craw color my favorite.

Thnx bro much appreciated.

Looking forward to this series Travis, keep up the grind man! 11k will become 30-50k in no time just keep pumping out the good content and live streams!

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are getting there!

Z man best bait out there I have caught more small and large mouth bass on them than any thing else in my tackle box

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

They are great! I like the fact that they are so durable

Question. I normally only have one rod with me while fishing. It takes me over 5 minutes on average to retie new lure between casts on changing. So I generally just use one or two lures per hour of fishing if i'm not getting bit off. How long should I fish without a strike before re-tying or moving to the next spot?

Really looking forward to your thoughts on the Curado K (even though I own a bunch).

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

So far they are great....sitting in my garage! Cant wait to try them out

I love these for ned rigs, try the Yamamoto psycho dad if you want a bigger version.

Those work great on the little kietech jigs along with the biwaa's. Ever try your favorite bait for drop shotting on a ned?

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

I like the idea on the back of a kietech.....I have ned with my favorite drop shot bait for sure

@igotnothing2657

5 жыл бұрын

@@SmallmouthCrush I cleaned up last year on it. The bigger size great for largies on the jt Nichols ned head.

@igotnothing2657

5 жыл бұрын

Figured I'd pay it forward those things are great you can't even knock them over

Love the idea

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to it! My plan is to do 1 weekly review, 1 KZread Live and 2 regular videos every week.....time to step it up!

@5.7.0bassin2

5 жыл бұрын

@@SmallmouthCrush ill be keeping my eyes open

Thanks for the video. I will definitely add this to my Lake Champlain tackle. Love the Ned Rig. What is your favorite fluorocarbon line choice? I've used Seaguar InvizX but just wondering what you like. Thanks!

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

You will have to wait for my Tackle Crush Tuesday on the 19th to find out! Just kidding although that is the next video to go out in this series....Gamma Touch is some great line

@tbarto100

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll be sure to watch next weeks show!!! Cant wait!!

Great video! Love the tackle tip videos! I’ve been throwing Zman for a few years now and they are probably the most productive brand I’ve seen. Looking forward to the next one!

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks Andrew

Will you be at the Classic?

Great short review. I did use the craws this season on a drop shot more horizontal dragging than vertical presentation. Stuck a couple of smallmouth and a lot of rock bass.

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

Try them on a shakey head or that finesse bulletz this season!

Good video

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks broheim!

The TRD is deadly. It has a lot of buoyancy which floats it off the bottom. Travis is right about keeping the baits in original packaging. The material is tough but it melts on super hot sunny days. Should be noted to not leave these on your boat carpet. I had to replace an entire section on my boat because a couple TRDs melted.

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

Did not know that.....good to know though!

Coming to Knoxville this weekend?

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

Sure am! Ill be talking about the Classic on this Channel Live tomorrow at 8PM Eastern

@stevesteve4350

5 жыл бұрын

@@SmallmouthCrush right on

Great video Travis. I did the same thing you did took them out of their bags and put them in a plano and what a cluster I had

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yes....lesson learned I guess!

Cant go wrong with zman. Should have dunked it in the test tank I know you have there. Haha

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

I have a few times!

Neko rig they really shine to,Smallies crush them

Can’t wait to see more of Epic Eric’s tackle.

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

Spring Crank Baits will be released with Eric and myself around March 22nd!

Travis, do you ever use spybaits? id really like to see an in depth video on those.

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

I do, I will be up on the St Lawrence in May would like to get some on the water videos with that bait!

Them things are killer.. try using the bulletz on just a regular trd.. comes threw cover great and flat gets bit

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

Great Idea, thanks for the tip!

SMC=SmallMouth Crush. Hehe Love the Zman stuff! !

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

I love it...but it is sort of like Scott Martin's Challenge :( SMC

@NamathCB

5 жыл бұрын

@@SmallmouthCrush that's why it's kinda funny AND I dk how it works but if you tagged your vids with that you may get a few that accidentally find you. Once they do, bet they continue watching CRUSH!

I know we all like the zman products... you seemed a little out of sorts on this one... Still like the info, Those crawls looke good. Keep it up.

@mattnash5159

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with Bill and in to take it a step further this video seems like a direct promotional video.. I like it but still I never really had that notion with your other videos just saying it's a bit strange.

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

@@mattnash5159 Well guys I certainly didn't feel off...so not sure what that is all about. This will be my style moving forward on the Tackle Review Tuesdays so remember it is a review so if you feel like it was a commercial it just means I like the product. If I like the products I am going to be encouraging people to get them. If I don't like the product I am going to say so.

@billy_jack

5 жыл бұрын

@@SmallmouthCrush Thats what I like about you... you say what you think...

@mattnash5159

5 жыл бұрын

@@SmallmouthCrush ok good to know. Like i said that was the first video i ever had the notion. I was wrong and thats that. Love all your videos man keep em coming👌

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

even though its not always right!!

Strike King and Zman elaztech baits aren't as durable or as buoyant as the cyberflex baits made in the early 2000's. I bought some SK and Zman stickbaits just to compare them to the cyberflex baits. I wacky rigged both brands and each came off the hook on the very first cast. Cyberflex baits weren't that popular. They were only on the market for 4-5 years. From 2005-06 I went to every tackle store and wally world in my area and bought hundreds of packages of Terminator and Strike King cyberflex baits. They were sellings them for 25¢- $1.00 per pack. Those baits are so durable I've only used about 10 packs in the last 15 years.

Why is zman the only one to use this awesome plastic?

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

There is some plastics companies that have the same type of material or should I say same float availability and elastic type out there.

@henrygarrison1613

5 жыл бұрын

What are those brands? Please, I've forwarded your channel to all my fishing buddies

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

@@henrygarrison1613 Look up Strike King 3X plastics you might find something in there line up

I’m expecting some today in my tackle warehouse shipment. UPS needs to get here already.

@SmallmouthCrush

5 жыл бұрын

I hear that!