A crawfish lure comprising a lure body shaped like a crawfish and composed of an elastic material. A tail element is coupled to the rear of the lure body. The tail element is shaped like a crawfish tail and offset from the bodys centerline. Three pads located within the tail element are configured for inserting weights such that pulling the lure in a rearward direction results in the tail element dropping underneath the lure body. A pair of claws coupled to opposing sides of the lure body provide counterweights on either side of the lure body. A hook is inserted into the crawfish lure such that the hook is oriented for contact with a fish attacking from a front of the lure body and such that the eye of the hook is located at the rear of the lure and is not obstructed by the tail element.
