Reins AX Craw 3.5 inch (8 cm) is a Japanese creature bait built to imitate a natural crawfish and trigger bottom-feeding predators. The compact body and large claws are designed for slow, controlled retrieves and technical bottom presentations.
The wide claws move on the fall and keep working during pauses. With short hops they create stronger vibration, while slow drags produce subtle, natural motion. The body profile helps the bait track straight and stay stable close to the bottom.
Perfect for rocky bottoms, hard spots, edges and sparse vegetation. AX Craw shines when fish are pressured or focused on crawfish and bottom prey, especially when classic shads get ignored.
Texas Rig: slow bottom crawl with short hops and long pauses; great for cover and snaggy areas.
Carolina Rig: longer drags and pauses to search flats and slopes efficiently.
Jig head / Cheburashka: classic lift-and-fall; the claws keep moving on the pause and often trigger bites.
Finesse: lighter weights, slower tempo and extended pauses for clear or pressured waters.
Designed for bass, zander and pike, especially when predators feed close to the bottom and react to a compact, realistic crawfish profile.
What hook size for AX Craw 3.5?
Most anglers choose offset hooks around 2/0–4/0 depending on hook model and wire thickness.
Texas or Carolina?
Texas for cover and precision; Carolina for covering water and finding active fish on flats.
Is it good on a Cheburashka?
Yes, the free-swinging weight improves claw action and can increase bites on pauses.
Reins is a Japanese brand specializing in high-quality soft plastic lures for spinning. Reins soft baits are known for precise design, natural swimming action and consistent effectiveness when targeting demanding predators. The brand is widely appreciated among anglers using UL, drop shot and finesse techniques.
Reins lures are made from carefully balanced, flexible material that ensures stable and realistic movement even with light weights. Detailed body shapes and tail construction enhance attraction during slow retrieves and vertical jigging.
Models such as Rockvibe Shad, Bubbring Shaker and Craw perform exceptionally well when targeting perch and zander. Compact sizes and a wide range of colors allow anglers to adapt to water clarity and fish activity.
Reins soft plastics are frequently chosen for ultralight spinning, street fishing and drop shot rigs. Their subtle action and responsive material provide excellent control and natural presentation in various fishing conditions.
Choosing Reins lures means selecting reliable Japanese quality trusted by experienced spinning anglers.