The Pine Tar Crawler was born in the high elevations of the San Bernardino Mountains, the idea was simple: to create a full-sized crawler with a more subtle and natural presence. Handcrafted from wood, it blends the rustic feel of a homemade lure with the performance of a proven fish catcher.
Built mostly from hardware store materials, the design keeps things accessible and affordable without sacrificing character. Shou Sugi Ban an old Japanese method of wood preservation through fire not only strengthens and protects the bait, but also gives it a unique and charred finish that adds natural beauty and individuality to every piece.
The result, a lure that feels honest and unpolished in the best way, rugged, functional with a touch of artistry.
FEATURES:Buttery Fluttery Crawling Action (insect like) Bass Cannot Resist Weight 1.9ozLength 4.5in x Width 1.5inWood Body/Light Weight Aluminum Wings/3D Glass Eyes40# HardwareOwner 1/0 ST-36 Black Nickel Treble HooksColors : Tar Toad, Tar Toad B-stock PLEASE NOTE: THESE LURES ARE HAND MADE AND AS SUCH WILL DIFFER IN APPEARANCE DUE TO DIFFERENCES IN THE GRAINS/TEXTURES OF INDIVIDUAL PEICES OF WOOD, HOWEVER THEY WILL BE RELATIVELY UNIFORM IN OVERALL SHAPE AND ACTION. BAITS THAT STRAY TOO FAR FROM OUR AESTHETIC STANDARDS OR OTHER SPECS BUT ARE STILL FUNCTIONAL WILL BE SOLD AS DISCOUNTED B-STOCK INVENTORY.
FISHING TIPS: as soon as the baits lands on the water give the rod tip a few soft jerks upwards this opens the wings and orients the bait correctly (this is good practice with most crawlers) Keep your rod tip up with a little pressure just enough to keep the line slightly taught maintaining that pressure as you retrieve the bait, the further away the bait the more upward pressure will be needed, typically the closer the bait gets the more you can gradually lower your rod tip . This enables the bait to “get on plane” similar to a boat. This position allows for the flutter like butter action fish cannot resist. A consistent medium-slow retrieve with a 6:3:1 gear reel is the ticket (adjust retrieve speed depending on your reels gear ratio) DIRECT TIE is advised do not use swivels, Happy Fishing!
STORAGE: store in its own individual wrap or slot in tackle box, DO NOT STORE WITH SOFT PLASTIC BAITS!
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 WARNING. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM
The Pine Tar Crawler was born in the high elevations of the San Bernardino Mountains, the idea was simple: to create a full-sized crawler with a more subtle and natural presence. Handcrafted from wood, it blends the rustic feel of a homemade lure with the performance of a proven fish catcher.
Built mostly from hardware store materials, the design keeps things accessible and affordable without sacrificing character. Shou Sugi Ban an old Japanese method of wood preservation through fire not only strengthens and protects the bait, but also gives it a unique and charred finish that adds natural beauty and individuality to every piece.
The result, a lure that feels honest and unpolished in the best way, rugged, functional with a touch of artistry.
FEATURES:Buttery Fluttery Crawling Action (insect like) Bass Cannot Resist Weight 1.9ozLength 4.5in x Width 1.5inWood Body/Light Weight Aluminum Wings/3D Glass Eyes40# HardwareOwner 1/0 ST-36 Black Nickel Treble HooksColors : Tar Toad, Tar Toad B-stock PLEASE NOTE: THESE LURES ARE HAND MADE AND AS SUCH WILL DIFFER IN APPEARANCE DUE TO DIFFERENCES IN THE GRAINS/TEXTURES OF INDIVIDUAL PEICES OF WOOD, HOWEVER THEY WILL BE RELATIVELY UNIFORM IN OVERALL SHAPE AND ACTION. BAITS THAT STRAY TOO FAR FROM OUR AESTHETIC STANDARDS OR OTHER SPECS BUT ARE STILL FUNCTIONAL WILL BE SOLD AS DISCOUNTED B-STOCK INVENTORY.
FISHING TIPS: as soon as the baits lands on the water give the rod tip a few soft jerks upwards this opens the wings and orients the bait correctly (this is good practice with most crawlers) Keep your rod tip up with a little pressure just enough to keep the line slightly taught maintaining that pressure as you retrieve the bait, the further away the bait the more upward pressure will be needed, typically the closer the bait gets the more you can gradually lower your rod tip . This enables the bait to “get on plane” similar to a boat. This position allows for the flutter like butter action fish cannot resist. A consistent medium-slow retrieve with a 6:3:1 gear reel is the ticket (adjust retrieve speed depending on your reels gear ratio) DIRECT TIE is advised do not use swivels, Happy Fishing!
STORAGE: store in its own individual wrap or slot in tackle box, DO NOT STORE WITH SOFT PLASTIC BAITS!
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 WARNING. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM