About this piece
The Deps NZ Crawler Jr. is a compact, flat-wide body crawler bait designed to push water and provoke big bass. At 96mm and 1oz, this junior version delivers the same torque-rich, rolling action from its large stainless steel wings as the original NZ Crawler, stirring the surface with aggressive disturbance.
Key features
- Flat-wide body creates powerful water displacement and roll
- Large stainless steel wings generate torque and strong crawler action
- Surface disruption unique among crawler baits for intimidation
- Compact junior size (96mm / 1oz) for easier casting and handling
Best for
- Topwater fishing over weed beds and shallow covers
- Targeting large, aggressive bass in warm conditions
- Late spring through fall when bass are surface-active
- Low-light conditions and stained water where disturbance triggers strikes