Yammamoto "flappin Hog"

[Robertqq]

Hi Guys,

 

First, thanks for all the past help and suggestions.

Has really helped me.

 

a.  Bought a package of Yammamoto "Flappin Hog" plastic baits.

 

Anyone have any idea what these are supposed to immitate ?

 

Probably not a Crawfish, or it would have said that, i imagine.

 

Just some "generic" looks-good-to-eat kinda thing, or...?

 

b.  Also got some 3-3/4 Yamamoto Crawdads.

 

I have had good luck wacky rigging his 4 and 5 inch worm Senkos.

 

For his Crawdad's, and also for the Flappin Hog, anyone have any thoughts on fishing these

as a Wacky Worm style, or best to stick with the conventional kind of setup.

 

Both of these are "only" 3-3/4 and 4 inch sizes, so not all that big.

 

Thanks,

Bob

[Big Swimbait]

Like most creature baits, I think the first thing they imitate is a craw. I fish them that way. For me, the smaller one as a trailer on a Santone 5/16 oz finesse jig has worked really well. They also work for me on a stand-up jig head. 

[5fishlimit]

_{I was just using the Flappin Hog on Saturday.  I t-rigged mine on a 1/0 EWG hook, and used an unpegged 1/8oz weight.  It's a great bait for pitching to docks.}

 

_{I also agree with 1201vilbig about using them as jig trailer.  It was what I had originally bought them for, but decided to try them on a t-rig.  They have a nice weight to them as it is.  Compared to the other GYCB products the Flappin Hog is actually quite durable.  I got 5 decent fish on one before it was too beat up to use again.}

[FishTank]

I have used them as a tralier but that is one expensive trailer.  It does work well though.  

 

I mainly use them in same way I would use a lizard.  I Texas rig it with a 3/0 EWG and a 1/8 or 3/16 ounce bullet weight.  I have also tried with a jig head.  Still not sure, if I like it this way.

[roadwarrior]

Very good trailer. Bass seem to like the bulk and texture, they won't let go!