Booyah Pad Crasher Jr 1/4oz Cricket Frog

The Booyah Pad Crasher Jr 1/4oz Cricket Frog is a topwater hollow-body frog designed for anglers who want versatility across shallow, weedy water and open banks. This compact lure combines a proven hollow-body design with a distinctive bass-boat-style belly that lets you work it two very different ways: frog-walk it side-to-side in open water for surface commotion, or scoot it more subtly over thick vegetation and lily pads when conditions demand finesse. The 1/4-ounce weight makes it easy to cast into tight cover and maneuver around structure without sacrificing castability.

What sets the Pad Crasher Jr apart is its flow-thru design—the belly and hook arrangement let water drain freely with every twitch, so the lure doesn't get bogged down or waterlogged mid-retrieve. That keeps it riding high and working clean even after multiple casts into heavy slop, without the dead weight and sinking tendency that can plague other topwater frogs. The rugged double-hook rig and internal weighting system work together to drive hookups when bass commit, and the solid construction holds up to repeated contact with weeds, branches, and cover.

Whether you're targeting thick pads and grass mats in spring and summer or working more open banks when the water clears, the Pad Crasher Jr gives you one lure that adapts to how you fish. Throw it where other presentations can't reach and work it with confidence that it'll float true and drain clean, trip after trip.

Key Features

• Hollow-body design for weedless topwater fishing in heavy cover
• Bass-boat-style belly enables easy frog-walking action in open water and finesse scooting over vegetation
• Flow-thru design drains water with every twitch, preventing waterlogging and maintaining consistent action
• Rugged double-hook rig for solid hookups
• Internal weighting system for balanced casting and presentation
• 1/4-ounce weight ideal for precise casting into tight spaces

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I fish this frog in heavy weeds and lily pads?

Yes—the hollow-body, weedless design is built for heavy cover. The flow-thru weighting and double-hook setup let you fish it confidently through thick vegetation without constant snagging or sinking.

How do I work the Pad Crasher Jr to get the best action?

In open water, use a steady twitching motion to make it walk side-to-side like a wounded frog. Over weeds and pads, slow down and let it scoot more gently across the surface. The bass-boat-style belly gives you both presentations from the same lure.

Will this lure get waterlogged after repeated casts?

No—the flow-thru design drains water with every twitch, so the lure stays light and rides high throughout your presentation without becoming sluggish or sinking mid-retrieve.

What size is the 1/4-ounce version best for?

The 1/4-ounce weight is ideal for precise casting into tight spaces and shallow cover. It casts cleanly without being so light that accuracy becomes difficult in wind.