

The most impressive feature of the Real Craw is that, unlike many other crawfish baits, it is actually painted to look like a swimming crawfish, in that it's made to appear as if it's swimming backwards. Available in seven realistic crawfish patterns to suit any conditions you may be faced with on the water, this finish also serves to create a very different style of water displacement not only during the retrieve, but also as it sinks with a swimming action when your line is slack, which drives bass wild. This is achieved through a paint process that actually creates the uneven, shelled texture of a crawfish through numerous layers of realistic paint colors. Several companies offer their own versions of the lipless crankbait in varieties of patterns, but Xcalibur's newest addition to their roster, the Xr50 series Real Craw, revolutionizes crankbaits with a number of features that raise the bar of lipless crankbaits to new heights.įirst and foremost, the Real Craw looks and acts like every fish's favorite crustacean in a way no other lipless crankbait has before. They cast a mile, cover water fast and effectively entice hungry fish with a rattling wobble that attracts bass from even the most secure cover. I have always been,and will probably always be a fan of Excalibur.Lipless crankbaits have long been a staple lure for any bass angler, and it's no secret why. Just thought that I would Share this Lil' Excalibur History lesson. Bomber Bush Whacker to Excalibur Counter Rotating Blades to Riverside Counter Attack to.

Pradco's Spinnerbait EVOLUTION goes something like this.

Ironically owned by Ebsco,formerly Pradco.Īny one remember the old Bomber Bush Whacker Spinner Baits? a new company so to speak,was formed "Xcalibur". I guess that their hook contract ran out,so instead of renewing it. Bomber (Original Fat Free Shads,and Long A's),Cotton Cordell (Excalibur Rattlin' Spot),and Rebel, (Ghost Minnows),ect.ect. Those (Excalibur Hooks) were placed on what was then called PRADCO baits. call the company what you want,but the XCALIBUR Brand started out with only hooks. Xcalibur RattlebaitĬAN YOU SAY "Tricked out Cordell Rattlin' Spot"? XR's are by far the pick of the litter,here is a lil' history that I have kept up with. I have won dozens of Jonboat Tournaments by fishing lipless crank baits over the last 20 plus years.
