Booyah XCS2 Series 2.75 5/8oz Crawdad

The Booyah XCS2 Series 2.75 5/8oz Crawdad is a shallow crankbait built for bass anglers who want a lure that deflects cover without sacrificing action. This silent hard bait uses a distinctive square lip design to let you work it through wood, grass, and rocks with minimal hangups—the hooks are positioned tight to the body so you can bump and run through productive shallow zones where big bass hide. The crawdad color pattern, combined with etched scales that catch light, gives bass a realistic forage cue that triggers strikes in clear to moderately stained water.

What sets the XCS2 apart is its wobble-and-semi-roll retrieve action. Unlike baits that slip and slide all over the place, this crankbait tracks steadily while flashing just enough to draw attention without looking unnatural. The silent running design means no internal rattle—it relies on pure action and visual appeal, making it ideal when bass are keyed on baitfish behavior rather than aggressive commotion.

Fish it in shallow water from spawning season through early summer when crawdads are most active. The square lip design keeps the bait in the strike zone even when you're hammering shallow cover, and the compact 2.75-inch profile works well in clearer water where bass get a good look before committing. Pair it with 8- to 12-pound test and medium-action gear for the best feel and control.

Key Features

• Silent, square-lip crankbait with steady wobble-and-semi-roll action
• Hooks positioned against the body to reduce snags in shallow cover
• Etched scale pattern for enhanced flash and realism
• Crawdad color pattern mimics natural shallow-water forage
• Designed for fishing depths from 0 to 3 feet

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What water depths does the Booyah XCS2 2.75 crawdad work best?

This bait is designed to fish from the surface down to 3 feet deep, making it ideal for shallow flats, spawning areas, and the edges of shallow cover where bass hunt crawdads in spring and early summer.

Will this crankbait catch in grass and wood without constant snags?

Yes—the square lip design and upward-angled hook placement are specifically engineered to let you bump and run through cover. You'll still get occasional hangups in heavy stuff, but the design minimizes them compared to traditional shallow crankbaits.

Is this a silent crankbait or does it have a rattle?

The XCS2 is silent; it has no internal rattle. It relies entirely on its wobble-and-semi-roll action and flashing etched scales to trigger strikes, which can be an advantage when bass are spooky or prefer a natural-looking retrieve.

What line and rod setup works best with this 2.75-inch bait?

We recommend pairing it with 8- to 12-pound test monofilament or fluorocarbon and a medium-action rod to get the best feel for the bait's action and maintain good hook-set leverage when bass strike.