Jig Trailer

LAFisherman · March 24, 2011, 11:16:43 AM

I know that I have posted a thread on this before, but I have been doing some watching and listening. The more I hear about fishing a jig the more I hear about people preferring using a Double Tail Grub as to a craw trailer. I watched a DVD with Gerald Swindle and he was talking about using the dbl tail grub because the action was better with it but it still imitated the craw fish. He liked the action better because the "legs" on the grub had more action than say a paca craw or chiggar craw.

Tell me what you guys have found to be best for you. I have an order of dbl tail grubs in watermelon red, green pumkin and black neon coming from bass pro to give them a try.

Thanks for all the info and help guys!

fulldraw84 · March 24, 2011, 11:34:35 AM

I have also run into the same dilemma, a lot of people use the twin tail GY grub from spring to fall, and a lot of people use craw trailers like the rage craw. I assume you have to figure out on the water what they like and adapt to the situations. I've just started jig fishing last year so have yet to come up with hard fast rules for myself.

-Shawn- · March 24, 2011, 11:40:21 AM

I do ocasionally use a Twin tail grub, But I still prefer a paca chunk or a Berkely Chigger chunk most of the time.

senile1 · March 24, 2011, 01:28:02 PM

I love the Rage Tail Craws. Their action is incredible, but sometimes you may want a more subtle action than a Rage or a double-tailed grub provide. I have some trailers from SiebertOutdoors.com that I use when I want more subtle action.

BassSacker · March 24, 2011, 01:56:03 PM

I have used the dbt grubs and was happy with them I do prefer the rage tail craws the most when looking for swimmin action with my jigs, as they say time on the water will tell! good luck.

gillrod2728 · March 24, 2011, 04:18:28 PM

Paca chunk and berkley chigger craw crazy legs with the body cut in half to make it more like a chunk bait.

bigjim5589 · March 24, 2011, 04:46:35 PM

QuoteI've just started jig fishing last year so have yet to come up with hard fast rules for myself

That's really the point of trying different things, there are no hard & fast rules when it comes to bass! You have to let them tell you what they want, some days they'll want more action, some days less. It's best to have a few different baits that you have confidence in using, and provide a range of action to compliment the jig.

I use chunks more than anything, but have other baits just in case' even a few packs of dbl grubs & spider grubs!

loomisguy · March 24, 2011, 04:48:50 PM

Really like the Chompers baby craw hawg. As good as Yamamoto , last better and a whole lot cheaper.

TheLastRodBender · March 24, 2011, 07:53:21 PM

I'm new in the Jig game, but i've only been throwing my jig with a Zoom pumpkin/chart claw craw, cut just above the front pair of legs... and it's been working pretty well.

DBrooke · March 24, 2011, 08:28:25 PM

I used to use Paca's, just got irritated on how easy the claws ripped off on short strikes. I talked to my local guy who pours them (Outdoor Advantage) and they got me these. Best part is I get them scented!

LAFisherman · March 28, 2011, 03:39:20 PM

Quote from: DBrooke on March 24, 2011, 08:28:25 PM
I used to use Paca's, just got irritated on how easy the claws ripped off on short strikes. I talked to my local guy who pours them (Outdoor Advantage) and they got me these. Best part is I get them scented!

Does he sell them online?

DBrooke · March 28, 2011, 03:51:45 PM

PM coming your way

The frenchie · March 29, 2011, 07:37:17 AM

I use trailers that look like a crawfish (that have appendages that look like claws) when I work a jig on the bottom.
When I pitch or flip it, or even swim it, I prefer to use trailers that have a better action, like grubs, double-tail grubs, and high-vibrating paddle-tail lures like the LFT hyper Freak or baby hyper freak

Hoop Goobner · March 29, 2011, 07:47:13 AM

Dbrooke, could you send that info to me also?

davew41 · March 31, 2011, 11:48:20 AM

I mostly use the 4 inch Rich RocKraw from jdc baits as well as the double tail grubs

finesse13 · March 31, 2011, 12:09:50 PM

I've used several different trailers,and ever since I started using these D&M trailers I wont use anything esle.

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Swede · March 31, 2011, 12:18:53 PM

I like and use both V&M's Mud Bug and Gary Yamamoto Double Tail Grub. The Grub I prefer on my swim jigs. Mud Bug preferred on flipping jigs.

LAFisherman · March 31, 2011, 11:25:34 PM

Thanks for all the info guys! I'm going to fish a tourney on saturday with my dad (because I don't have a boat of my own) and will definitely put this input to good use. Again, THANK YOU!!!

Lipnbass · April 01, 2011, 08:53:30 AM

When I want to slow the fall of my jig and give it alot of action I use a Zoom super speed craw. It is awesome as a trailer on swim jigs too. It has a lot of action and the bass love it. Give them a try and you will be impressed.

TheLastRodBender · April 01, 2011, 11:38:56 PM

Quote from: Swede on March 31, 2011, 12:18:53 PM
I like and use both V&M's Mud Bug and Gary Yamamoto Double Tail Grub. The Grub I prefer on my swim jigs. Mud Bug preferred on flipping jigs.

Ordered 2 packs of the mud bugs a week or so ago.... gonna go out tomorrow and give em a shot on my jigs in prep for the local tourney i'm doing on Sunday

TheLastRodBender · April 02, 2011, 02:51:44 PM

Mud Bug as a trailer netted me 2 bass, 1 about 2, 1 3.5. Love they way they look.

Swede · April 05, 2011, 02:38:19 PM

Quote from: TheLastRodBender on April 02, 2011, 02:51:44 PM
Mud Bug as a trailer netted me 2 bass, 1 about 2, 1 3.5. Love they way they look.

Cool - glad they worked for you as they have for me!

LAFisherman · April 06, 2011, 07:59:17 AM

I must say that using the Dbl Tail grub was a success! Caught about 9 on it. Thanks for the help!