CrustaceanintermediateGreat Lakes
Near Nuff Crayfish
$6.50
Available Sizes#4 - #8
Color Variations
Olive/OrangeBrown/TanRust/Cream
The Near Nuff Crayfish subscribes to the philosophy that close enough is good enough -- a rare and refreshing admission in a sport obsessed with exact imitation. The spun deer hair head gives it a wider profile and slower sink rate than its lead-eyed cousins, which makes it perfect for shallow water where a heavy fly would send every smallmouth into the next county. Sometimes the best approach is the gentle one.
Quick Facts
TypeCrustacean
Difficultyintermediate
SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall
Target SpeciesSmallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout
Sizes#4 - #8
Best LocationsAu Sable River, MI; Muskegon River, MI; Fox River, IL
Where to Fish It
Au Sable River
MI · Freestone River
Muskegon River
MI · River
Fox River
IL · River
Map unavailable. Locations for Near Nuff Crayfish: Au Sable River, MI; Muskegon River, MI; Fox River, IL
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