Yamamoto Twin Tail Grub ?

[ChrisD46]

For a jig trailer , I see the Yamamoto Twin Tail Grub referenced at least twice as much as any other twin tail grub on the market - what are the chief reasons why ? ... There appear to be a number of other twin tail grub makers - mainly:  Big Bite Bait , Chompers , V&M , Zoom , etc. who make good twin tail grubs in popular trailer colors (GP , Black & Blue , etc.) at half the price of Yamamoto twin tail grubs so again , why choose a Yamamoto twin tail grub ? Thanks in advance for replies !

 

P.S. I have no lack of love for Yamamoto soft plastics  , for instance I do believe an original Senko still has the best action and fall rate of any stick bait I have tried .

 

[Will Wetline]

The GYCB Double Tail Hula Grub, T-rigged, has been one of my most productive presentations for years.

 

When the water is hard in western Massachusetts I enjoy molding, painting and dressing jigs (with a rubber or bio silk skirt that I also make). I use a 4" or 5" GYCB double tail grub for a trailer. At $6.99 for a 20 pack, the cost is not a budget buster.

 

My simple, direct answer is that I have the most confidence in Yamamto's plastics although I effectively use other brands as well.

 

 

 

   

["hamma"]

  Much like your thoughts on the senko,..many feel they have a better action, and offer the right fall rate. Plus,..add in there that they come in just about all the desirable colors for a jigs trailer.

 Many years ago when Gary's senko hit the shelves, there were a few double tailed grub manufacturers around. But,.. when he started offering the double tailed hula grub? The soft plastics market seemed to just blow up. Custom pours, mainstay's and "new" companies all jumped in on "newfound" custom plastics market. Interest peaked, Not to say custom pours werent there before, just that they seemed more mainstream afterwards.

 And just as Im stubborn about mono line?, many feel, why change what works.

  At least thats how I see it, saw it, and reacted. Others may have a different view, and thats fine with me.

   Way back when? I was one of the weirdo bass anglers in New Englands trout based market. Around here? If I was in a tackle shop back then, and asked about custom poured bass lures,.A laugh was a generous reply.  And I was typically directed to the striper section,.. Such was only possible by mail order, or the "new thing" called online. It's been a long road, and nowadays? I dont get laughed at asking about bass baits anymore, and the once custom plastics have flooded the market and dominate most tackle shops and aisles.

 But in short to answer your question? they work

[Spankey]

Well that's how good we have it. Somewhat endless possibilities. It's a however big a deal you want to make it to be to keep your confidence level. For how I fish them, Zooms versions of their split tails is all I need. I jig fish them more than a trailer.

 

Don't know if you guys remember this or not but, there was a time when you could get a sample of something from the manufacturer and they seemed to not have a problem giving/sending you some. I think those days are long gone. 

[jr231]

I think its the confidence you have with Yamamoto products... Have you ever tried any of their soft plastics and not caught fish ?

 

Me either.. 

[burrows]

Power bait makes a good double tail grub.

[CTBassin860]

The Bruiser Baits evil twin tail is money for me

[jr231]

Chompers too ! If garlic is your thing... I have good luck with the zoom fat Albert twin tails.. the only GY I buy are senkos, ikas, and hula grubs... 

 

I received a pack of "kreatures" though that did damage on a light t rig. I like to use alot of brands , and pick the "best of each" . I prefer the brush hog over the kreature for its durability , price and the way it can get through the grass. 

 

Anyway yea zoom fat Albert twin tails. 

[the reel ess]

I haven't used the plain twin tail grub but I've used the Hula Grub a good bit. It's saved my day several times and I lost a PB on it. It's like the jig and trailer all in one package and so versatile. I usually use it T rigged with 3/16 oz. I have one rigged right bow with a shakeyhead.

[rangerjockey]

I think the Yamamoto is a softer bait but I use the Chompers more. I don't think as a jig trailer, one would catch anymore fish than the other.

 Jewel also sells a version called the J tail that works well.