NEBasser101 Posted September 18, 2016 Posted September 18, 2016 I am looking for the most durable and effective jig trailer. I used to like the rage craws but, they don't last long. What trailers do you use? Quote
IndianaFinesse Posted September 18, 2016 Posted September 18, 2016 Original pork frogs are unbeatable when the bass want subdued action. The z-man batwing-z works pretty good to when they want a little more action, however neither the pork or the batwing-z have as much action as the rage craw. 1 Quote
JigMaster4 Posted September 18, 2016 Posted September 18, 2016 I like the netbait paca chunk, bbug and kickin b. Plus they are pretty cheap so it doesn't hurt the wallet "as much". 3 Quote
"hamma" Posted September 18, 2016 Posted September 18, 2016 #101, or #11 pork rinds, and the look-a-like zoom salty chunk jr.,... 1 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted September 18, 2016 Global Moderator Posted September 18, 2016 For me it's a Paca craw for durability and fair action.. Rage craw for action and fair durability. Mike Mike 1 Quote
stk44 Posted September 18, 2016 Posted September 18, 2016 They should be out soon: Buddha baits -4" baby momma. Very durable, I've been catching 4-6 fish before its torn up. Quote
primetime Posted September 18, 2016 Posted September 18, 2016 Hard to beat the action of a Rage Craw....If I had to pick one I would go with the Zoom Ultravibe Speed Craw which is a similar style bait, but a Twin Tail grub will give you essentially the same action. Most companies have a similar bait, but the rage baits are made softer on purpose which is why they work so good. Rage Craw is kind of a hard bait to replicate but all the above options are good. Havoc pit boss, any havoc bait is cheap and good, same with a zoom chunk, craw etc...All the above are good, but hard to beat a 4-5" Twin Tail Grub? BPS xps grubs are good for the price, or the GYB grubs on Overstock on sale for $2.99-$3.99 a pack. GYB twin tail/spider grubs are awesome and for that price you get 20 a pack....Well worth it. Awesome colors especially for trailers, but Paca craws have a good flapping action. For saving money, Z-Man Elaztach has the Batzwing trailers that will last an entire season if kept out of the sun, Palmetto bug, plus they float up which can be good. I don't like buying Z-Man stuff in the mail because sometimes they come melted but TW is pretty good since they move items fast. They wont have the action of the Rage baits however, good but different. 1 Quote
jr231 Posted September 18, 2016 Posted September 18, 2016 Simple answer. Easy on the eyes. For a smaller jig you can't beat a rage chunk. (Not because of the sponsors, but because of the results ) I've caught 5-7 bass on one chunk and it still continues to catch bass even if only one claw is left. 1 Quote
HeavyDluxe Posted September 18, 2016 Posted September 18, 2016 Zoom UV Speed Craws seem both durable and catch-y. Quote
Super User Catt Posted September 19, 2016 Super User Posted September 19, 2016 I don't know what y'all be doing to Rage Tail craws or lobsters! On a jig I catch 10-12 bass or more! I catch 4-5 Texas rigging em! 3 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted September 19, 2016 Super User Posted September 19, 2016 Zoom super chunks or super chunk jr. is what I like to use. Pretty durable too. 1 Quote
Hot Rod Johnson Posted September 20, 2016 Posted September 20, 2016 I attach as a trailer a 3" or 4" Berkley Powerbait Chigger Craw in Black Blue Fleck, Green Pumpkin, Pumpkin Green Flake, Watermelon and Watermelon Candy for Super Clear Water... 1 Quote
blckshirt98 Posted September 20, 2016 Posted September 20, 2016 They're not the most durable but right now Overstock has Kinami Psycho Dads at 99 cents per pack. Hard to beat a 20 cent trailer even if they only last a fish or two. 1 Quote
aprestonSEK Posted September 21, 2016 Posted September 21, 2016 Zoom speed craws are a solid choice. I fish these mainly on smaller finesse jigs. Berkley Havoc pit boss RI sweet beaver Quote
MikeWright Posted September 21, 2016 Posted September 21, 2016 Zoom speed craw and I LOVE those zoom chunks...don't know if they're new or just new to me but try them out! Lol...when people say the use pork rinds as trailers...do they mean the chicharonnes snack chip? Quote
Molay1292 Posted September 21, 2016 Posted September 21, 2016 55 minutes ago, MikeWright said: Zoom speed craw and I LOVE those zoom chunks...don't know if they're new or just new to me but try them out! Lol...when people say the use pork rinds as trailers...do they mean the chicharonnes snack chip? Yes the chicharonnes chips work like magic. Make sure to get the spicy ones. Quote
HeavyDluxe Posted September 21, 2016 Posted September 21, 2016 10 hours ago, MikeWright said: ...when people say the use pork rinds as trailers...do they mean the chicharonnes snack chip? Used to be common to use trailers that were actually made of pork fatback with a little skin tagged off the end. Fished these all the time as a kid, though I see them a lot less nowadays. http://bassfishingarchives.com/short-strikes/pork-the-forgotten-bait-part-two (edit - Not my site... Hope this is an ok post.) Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted September 21, 2016 Super User Posted September 21, 2016 I just started fishing a jig heavily this summer, and I've had really good success using the Berkley Chigger Craw, and Crazy Chigger as trailers. Unless you set when they've only got a claw in their mouth I average about 10+ fish per trailer. Quote
corn-on-the-rob Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 Non-Flapping: Zoom chunks - very durable and cheap Flapping: Netbait Paca chunks - very durable and cheap While I have caught plenty of fish on both, am I the only one around here who really doesn't like flapping craws nearly as much as non flappers? Quote
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