Ontario, Calf. - FishLab Tackle introduces the Nature Series Neko Flex Craw, a purpose-built soft bait developed to elevate one of the most effective finesse techniques in modern bass fishing, the Neko rig. Combining durability, subtle action, and a highly natural profile, the Neko Flex Craw is built to trigger bites from pressured fish in a wide range of conditions.
The Neko rig has become a go-to technique for anglers targeting bass in clear water, heavy pressure, or finicky conditions. By inserting a small nail weight into the tail section of the bait, anglers create a presentation that allows the bait to stand up off the bottom. This keeps the bait in the strike zone longer while delivering subtle, lifelike movement with each twitch, often drawing bites when more aggressive techniques fall short.
The FishLab Neko Flex Craw features a slim body profile and compact claws that closely mimic young crayfish, as well as freshwater shrimp and prawns, giving it a natural appearance that fish readily key in on. The bait can be rigged directly through the body or with O-rings, allowing anglers to extend bait life while maintaining a consistent presentation.
At the core of the design is a reinforced spring "spine" integrated into the tail section. This feature significantly increases durability when repeatedly rigged with nail weights, while also adding a subtle vibration on twitches that enhances the bait's presence without overpowering its finesse appeal.
"A good Neko bait has to do two things, hold up and get bit," said Mike Bennett, Product Manager at FishLab. "We focused on both. It's durable enough to fish all day, but the action is what makes fish commit."
Available in 3 ¼" and 4" sizes, the Nature Series Neko Flex Craw is built to match a variety of forage profiles and fishing scenarios, giving anglers a dependable option whether targeting pressured largemouth, smallmouth, or other species.
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FishLab Neko Flex Craw Key Features:
- Specifically designed for Neko rigging applications
- Insert nail weight into tail and rig through the body or with O-rings
- Reinforced spring "spine" in tail for added durability and subtle vibration
- Slim body with claws mimics young crayfish, shrimp, and prawns
- Ideal for twitching retrieves along the bottom
- Effective from shallow water down to 50 feet depending on weight
- Available in 3 ¼" and 4" sizes
Colors: Green Pumpkin • Black and Blue • Watermelon Red • Peanut Butter Jelly • Green Pumpkin Red Craw • Lake Shrimp • June Bug/Green Pumpkin • Green Pumpkin Laminate
Sizes: 3.25-inch, 4-inch
MSRP: $9.99
Available: September 2026
FishLab is built on a simple principle: time on the water drives everything we create. Every design is shaped through a deliberate, hands-on process where observation, refinement, and repetition guide the outcome. We balance discipline and intuition, grounded in decades of on-the-water experience, informed by a deep understanding of predator behavior and forage dynamics, and tested where it matters most. The water is where ideas are proven, where details are refined, and where performance is earned cast after cast. Every product reflects a commitment to realism, precision engineering, and purposeful design, ensuring it delivers when it counts. FishLab. Science of the Strike.