Evergreen's Claw Motion is a compact, bulky, and ultra-heavy craw-style softbait designed to take on the toughest cover. With a sharp, enticing falling action, its "claws" dance and attract black bass. This craw-shaped bait was engineered to penetrate dense vegetation and reach the bottom without additional weighting, with the goal of becoming the ultimate backslide bait for targeting bass hidden in heavy cover.
Key features demanded by Mr. Hideo Ebihara, a renowned expert in cover fishing:
- Effective no-sinker fall: The bait must reach the bottom without getting stuck. Thanks to its compact and ultra-heavy body (3 inches / approx. 10g), it easily enters cover, slips through obstacles, and sinks quickly. No additional weights (e.g., nail sinkers) are needed, which simplifies rigging and improves castability;
- Compact yet sturdy: Its rigid and bulky body allows the use of heavy-duty rods, lines, and hooks—essential for pulling fish out of thick cover;
- Controlled backslide: The backward glide is intentionally limited to maintain a steeper falling angle, reducing the risk of snagging;
- Passive fall action: The claws remain still during the fall to avoid interference when entering cover. However, with a quick twitch of the rod, the arms open and close laterally, mimicking a defensive crawfish and adding visual appeal without pulling the bait too far forward;
- Rigging versatility: When rigged on a Texas rig or leaderless downshot rig, the claws flap actively during swimming and falling, perfectly imitating a fleeing crawfish.
Compatible Rigs:
No-sinker backslide, Texas rig, Leaderless downshot rig, Free rig, Carolina rig, Rubber jig trailer, Bladed jig trailer.
Construction Details:
- Material: Formulated with maximum salt content and stiffness for a compact worm. Ultra-heavy for no-sinker use, and tough enough to prevent hook slippage and endure heavy cover fishing;
- Rear-weighted design: Designed to fall front-first with the rear end leading. The tapered shape toward the tail helps it slide smoothly into vegetation;
- Heart-shaped cross-section: Keeps the bait stable during the fall, prevents flipping, and helps reduce snags and missed hooksets. The top ridges also act as natural weed guards;
- Claws and arms: In backslide rigging, they help stabilize the fall and are shaped to avoid hindering penetration into cover. In Texas rig, the claws flap vigorously up and down during descent, mimicking a fleeing craw;
- Legs: Thin and angled to stay close to the body, preventing snags. They vibrate subtly during lift & fall, adding micro-movement;
- Short antennae: Designed not to interfere with claw action or snag in cover. They produce fine vibrations during lift & fall;
- Body ribs: Modeled after crawfish texture. They increase water resistance and make the rigid, bulky body easier to bend for hooking;
- Center line: An engraved guide to quickly and accurately rig the hook with perfect balance;
- Dual anti-snag system:
1. Hook Point Guard: A raised section on the back protects the hook point without sacrificing hook-up rate;
2. Offset Crank Guard: A protrusion under the chin aligns the offset hook's crank section with the body, preventing it from catching on obstacles.
- Special scent formula: Infused with shrimp, squid, and baitfish extracts for enhanced scent attraction.
Recommended tackle setup by Hideo Ebihara: Evergreen Orion OCSC-69MH "Moon Gazer" rod, 14lb line and 3/0 hook size.
