Krafts Clawdad

Meet Kraft's Clawdad—an innovative, time-tested fly pattern developed by renowned angler Chuck Kraft in 1996. Designed to replicate the irresistible action and profile of the classic Pig-N-Jig lure favored by bass anglers, the Clawdad delivers a lifelike crayfish presentation that triggers aggressive strikes. For over three decades, this proven pattern has consistently produced trophy trout and hard-fighting smallmouth bass in waters around the world. Its effectiveness is more than anecdotal—Chuck himself landed his largest brown trout on a Clawdad while guiding in the demanding fisheries of Chile. Built to target fish holding deep, the Clawdad excels at covering the lower portions of the water column where big predators lurk. Whether you're chasing heavyweight trout or trophy smallmouth, this fly offers the realism, action, and reliability serious anglers depend on.