Molting crawfish

[SteveJ]

Anybody have an idea of what color the crawfish are after they have shed the outer body?

[Muskygary]

Depends on the area of the country. Here in Indiana; a light red brown.

[efishnc]

According to a recent B.A.S.S. article: "The molt will dramatically change the color of crawfish from a camouflage olive/brown, to a bright orange or red cast, making them an easy visual target for bass." (https://www.bassmaster.com/understanding-bass-forage-crawfish)  This explains why we have the bass pooping orange in our boats during the early summer.