[Japanese Anglers' Voice] Keitech Crazy Flapper [Review]

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 I love using Craw and Creature-type bits for Texas rig. They're working amazing for both Freshwater Bass and Saltwater Bass. 

 My favorite Japanese Soft Baits brand, Keitech, has an awesome Craw bait.  Crazy Flapper. I've caught tons of fish using it with Texas rig, Jika-rig, and Rubber jig.

 For Freshwater, 3.6" is my primary choice. For Saltwater, I use 2.8".

2.8" Crazy Flapper for Saltwater Calico and Spotted Bay Bass.

 The arms catch the water well fluttering busily. Only the belly is made of a salty material. Other parts are enough durable to fish a cover.

You MUST do this.

 Make sure that you detach arm tops. When out of the package. it attaches together. They call it "Factory Lock". You have to make it detach otherwise!

Waki's recommendation.

Texas rig, Jika rig, and Free rig

 The standard and the best option for Crazy Flapper would be a Texas rig. To make their arms fluttering crazy busily for sure, at least 3.5g (1/8oz) weight would be needed. I use at least 7g (1/4 oz).

 This bait can be great for any moment. When it falls down, it's dragged on the bottom, and it stays still. This can catch the fish at any moment. But the falling action is indeed the most appealing to fish eaters. Pitching it to the cover edge or lifting & falling is my favorite pattern. 

 These days, in Japan, this lure is recognized as the best Free rig bait for Chinning. Chinning is a lure fishing for Japanese Black Bream. They love eating crabs, shrimps, and clams. Using a pegged Free rig (like a Jika rig) and Crazy Flapper is a popular way to catch them. 

Texas rigged 3.6" Crazy Flapper.

Texas rigged 3.6" Crazy Flapper Bass Fishing video.

Texas rigged 2.8" Crazy Flapper Saltwater  Fishing video.

Jig trailer:

  This lure can be a great jig trailer. My personal record close to 10lb Largemouth was caught by this. 


My record Largemouth Bass Caught by Crazy Flapper / Jig.

The voices from Japanese anglers.

  • 👍 Great falling action! 
  • 👍 The best Texas rig bait.
  • 👍 Coming in the blister package that prevents the lure gets deformed.
  • 👍 I love that Keitech Squid scent.
  • 👍 Easily diving into the deep cover!
  • 👍 All-rounder! Can catch any fish.
  • 👍 Super high responsible action. 
  • 👍 Truly versatile can be used for swimming, falling, staying, and dragging.
  • A bit fragile...
  • The blister package is good but too bulky.
  • The body can be ripped up for one catch...  
Go! Keitech!

 Thank you!
 Angler Waki.

Location: California, USA

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