Nays CRD

The Nays CRD is an Action Craw with paddling crab claws that unfolds its full strength both as a standalone lure on a jig and as a trailer on a chatterbait or spinnerbait. Available in two lengths: 3 and 3.5 inches, the CRD is the natural crab imitation in the Nays softbait range for perch, bass, zander, and large trout.

Construction and Material

The two large crab claws of the CRD are its trademark: even with minimal movement, they actively paddle and perfectly imitate a fleeing crab. This movement directly triggers the predatory instinct of perch, bass, and zander, which recognize crabs as natural prey. The fine antennae and legs create additional micro-vibrations that the predator’s lateral line organ clearly perceives at close range. The CRD is infused with a natural shrimp aroma and made from an environmentally friendly material blend without harmful plasticizers, so it is completely phthalate-free.

• Action craw with actively paddling crab claws
• Fine antennae and legs for additional micro-vibrations
• Two lengths: 3 inches | 7.6 cm and 3.5 inches | 8.9 cm
• Weights: approx. 3.9 g and 7.6 g each
• With natural shrimp aroma for extra taste appeal
• Made from environmentally friendly material blend, phthalate-free

Applications

The CRD is designed for dual use:

• Standalone on a jig head: classic jigging on the bottom, presenting the CRD as a crab imitation.
• Texas rig: weedless setup, perfect for cover and obstacles.
• Carolina rig: longer leader line, free sliding, ideal for tactical bottom presentation.
• Drop-shot: presented stationary, the crab claws wiggle just from current and slight rod movements.
• Trailer on the Nays WRRR Chatterbait or Nays MZ RNNR 2.0 Spinnerbait: complements the blade vibration with a crab-profile stimulus.
• Skirted jig: combined with a leadhead jig, it provides the heavier variant with active bottom action.

Lengths and Weights at a Glance

• CRD 30: 3 inches | 7.6 cm, approx. 3.9 g each, 7 pieces per pack. All-rounder for perch, bass, and cautious predators.
• CRD 35: 3.5 inches | 8.9 cm, approx. 7.6 g each, 6 pieces per pack. Larger silhouette for zander, big bass, and small pike.

Target Fish

Perch, bass, zander, grayling, and large trout. Especially effective in waters inhabited by crabs, on rock piles, hard bottoms, and deeper structures where predators specifically hunt crabs.

Positioning in the Nays Line

The CRD is the classic crab imitation in the Nays softbait range. For a combination of crab and insect profile with air-filled claws, the Nays CRTR Creature Bait is suitable. Those looking for a smaller beetle/insect lure for finesse situations will find the micro variant in the Nays BG. As a trailer alternative with a sickle tail, the Nays GHST JNR comes into play. As a search bait before the follow-up cast with the CRD, the Nays WRRR and Nays MZ RNNR 2.0 are recommended.