NEW FOR 2026
The Soft Plastic Backslide
Evergreen's new Claw Motion masters the backsliding technique, utilizing precision salt-offsetting and a decisive, gravity-defying design to reach the once unreachable
FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (April 16, 2026) – Bass anglers are arguably the greatest tinkerers on earth. Their manipulation and experimentation of soft plastics alone would impress even Dr. Frankenstein, championing rigging inventions that include the Neko, glide, wacky, shaky, donkey, dropshot, chicken, and more. Today, the tactical darling of the elite is "backsliding"—a technique designed to defy physics by sending a bait backward, deep into the shadows where bass feel safest.
At its core, backsliding is a tactical departure from the vertical plop of traditional soft plastics. While a conventional Texas rig or jig falls straight down—or follows the arc of the line back toward the angler—a backsliding bait is designed to glide in the opposite direction. By shifting the bait's center of gravity toward the tail, the lure utilizes its own hydrodynamics to swim away on a slack line. Upon entry, instead of pulling away from the target, the bait hunts deeper into the darkness of an overhang, dock or brush pile.
Generally, backsliding requires surgical rigging—precision placement of nail weights and screw-locks to force a bait to glide away from the angler upon entry. Rigging is high-effort and high-maintenance.
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The Gravity-Defying Glide
The new Evergreen Claw Motion is a purpose-built gliding machine. Crafted specifically for the wildly popular backsliding technique, this 3-inch tactical craw also doubles as a skipping bait, finesse jig trailer, and can be effectively Texas-rigged.
"The Claw Motion is about unrestricted access," said DAIWA Field Marketing Manager, Chris Martin. "It reaches fish tucked deep into pockets in a milfoil mat, bog edges, submerged timber, and far under docks. This bait doesn't just sink – it wanders. It reaches the spaces that even the most precise flipping and pitching can't touch."
Precision Salt Distribution
The Claw Motion's gravity-defying glide is a result of calculated material density. Unlike uniform soft plastics, the Claw Motion features a precision salt-offsetting strategy—infusing the tail with high-density salt while keeping the head section light. This graduated weight distribution forces a natural backward glide on the fall, eliminating the need for cumbersome external weighting.
"We've embraced the advantages of salt—density, flavor, and improved weightless casting—while engineering-out the fragility," Martin added. "By reducing salt near the head, we've increased durability where it matters most at the hook shank. The result is a bait that falls leisurely and naturally, inviting investigation rather than spooking pressured fish with a vertical crash."
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BLACK SHRIMP MISO
GREEN PUMPKIN BLACK/CHART
Tactical Specifications
The Scent Profile: Infused with Evergreen's legendary, squid-based attractant, the Claw Motion prompts bass to chomp and hold.
Optimal Rigging: For maximum backsliding performance, Martin recommends a weightless 3/0 Extra-Wide Gap (EWG) hook.
The System: Throw the Claw Motion on 14- to 18-lb fluorocarbon, such as DAIWA'S SAMURAI Hidden Concept. The density of the fluoro best supports the sliding action – if using a braided mainline, incorporate a lengthy fluorocarbon leader.
Whether you're skipping under sun-soaked docks or hunting giants in heavy timber, the Evergreen Claw Motion provides the one thing every angler craves: unrestricted access.
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About Daiwa Corporation
Daiwa's first spinning reel rolled off the assembly line in 1955. Since then, the company has grown into one of the largest and most influential tackle companies in the world today. To handle sales and distribution in the United States, Daiwa Corporation first opened its doors on September 26, 1966, operating from a small facility in Culver City, California. Today, based in Foothill Ranch, California, Daiwa Corporation sells tackle throughout the United States, Canada, Central and South America. From the very beginning, Daiwa's emphasis has been upon innovation and quality. The result is a long list of product features, design and materials that have become standards for the fishing tackle industry. Daiwa's long-standing record of innovation has left a visible mark on the majority of tackle manufactured today and continues to advance the sport of fishing. Learn more at daiwa.us