Michigander Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 I'm looking for some recommendations for some high action but small trailers for finesse swim jigs. Looking at the Rage Ned Cut R worm right now. 2"-3" would be my target size. Anyone have any suggestions to get some good thump in a small package? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 25, 2021 Super User Posted February 25, 2021 Why not just a standard Ragetail Chunk? Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 25, 2021 Super User Posted February 25, 2021 Rage Tail Baby Menace https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_King_Rage_Twin_Tail_Baby_Menace_Grub_9pk/descpage-SKRBMG.html 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 25, 2021 Super User Posted February 25, 2021 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Z-Man_TRD_Bugz_6pk/descpage-ZTRDB.html https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_King_Rage_Baby_Bug/descpage-SKRBBY.html https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_King_Rage_Ned_Bug/descpage-SKRNB.html A-Jay 1 Quote
Spy Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 Zoom Split Tail Trailers, my go to on spinner and chatter baits. Those two little 'legs' put off a tremendous amount of 'kick' without interfering with the natural action of the lure itself and have been far and away my best producer. Size wise this slender fellow also follows the 'less is more' approach so should be perfect in a finesse presentation. Quote
Michigander Posted February 25, 2021 Author Posted February 25, 2021 1 hour ago, A-Jay said: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Z-Man_TRD_Bugz_6pk/descpage-ZTRDB.html https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_King_Rage_Baby_Bug/descpage-SKRBBY.html https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_King_Rage_Ned_Bug/descpage-SKRNB.html A-Jay That rage Ned bug looks worth a try! 1 hour ago, J Francho said: Why not just a standard Ragetail Chunk? Those looked a bit big for a tiny swim jig... Maybe not? Jigs will be this size class: Quote
Luke Barnes Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 Zman makes a TRD minnow but not sure the action. Same with the TRD Bugz. But any of the SK Ned Rage are nice. The ned bug was surprisingly small and compact when i saw one in person. 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 25, 2021 Super User Posted February 25, 2021 16 minutes ago, Michigander said: Those looked a bit big for a tiny swim jig... Maybe not? At 2.5", they are about the smallest thing mentioned in this thread, plus you can pinch off one or two segments and thread them on the hook if you want smaller. They will have more thump than anything else as well. 2 Quote
Michigander Posted February 25, 2021 Author Posted February 25, 2021 25 minutes ago, J Francho said: At 2.5", they are about the smallest thing mentioned in this thread, plus you can pinch off one or two segments and thread them on the hook if you want smaller. They will have more thump than anything else as well. Worth a try! That'll be really wide which can overpower some swim jigs, but there's no reason not to test it. Quote
detroit1 Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 2" twister tail...many color choices. 1 Quote
Michigander Posted February 25, 2021 Author Posted February 25, 2021 1 minute ago, detroit1 said: 2" twister tail...many color choices. By Killer Jigs? That's what popped up when I put 2" Twister Tail into Google. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 25, 2021 Super User Posted February 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Michigander said: Worth a try! That'll be really wide which can overpower some swim jigs, but there's no reason not to test it. When they're in the water, they swing together and make the signature Ragetail thump. They're about as compact a double trailer as there is. About the only thing smaller would be a small crappie grub with a sickle tail. 1 Quote
detroit1 Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 Not brand specific, just a generic crappie grub. 3 Quote
Michigander Posted February 25, 2021 Author Posted February 25, 2021 1 minute ago, J Francho said: When they're in the water, they swing together and make the signature Ragetail thump. They're about as compact a double trailer as there is. About the only thing smaller would be a small crappie grub with a sickle tail. I'll give it a go. I've had Rage Lobsters overpower my regular swim jigs before, so I'm on the lookout for that here too. 1 minute ago, detroit1 said: Not brand specific, just a generic crappie grub. Gotcha. Next year will be easier. I can just design what I need and pour them. I would like to have a wedge tail option some day as well. 1 Quote
PotatoLake Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 Grab the 3.5 swammer from x-zone and bite off first couple segments. It’ll fit better that way anyway. Those have serious roll and thump and fit really well on finesse swim jigs. You talking like 1/4 oz swim jig? That was my most productive lure last year. 1 Quote
Luke Barnes Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 Just thought of something when I read crappie. Fle-Fly Go Go Minnows are bigger than moat crappie plastics and really put out some action. Ive got some I use on Roadrunners and they look real good in the water. 1 1 Quote
Michigander Posted February 26, 2021 Author Posted February 26, 2021 2 hours ago, PotatoLake said: Grab the 3.5 swammer from x-zone and bite off first couple segments. It’ll fit better that way anyway. Those have serious roll and thump and fit really well on finesse swim jigs. You talking like 1/4 oz swim jig? That was my most productive lure last year. No, 1/8 will be the heaviest. These are closer to micro swim jigs. 1/0 and 2/0 hooks. I've considered just cutting down other trailers. 1 Quote
heavyduty Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 Check out Fitt Lures. Micro Predator Craw and Willie Wanna Be are perfect for those size jigs. 1 Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted February 26, 2021 Super User Posted February 26, 2021 2.8" Keitech Fat? Or 3" Easy Shiner? 1 Quote
Michigander Posted February 26, 2021 Author Posted February 26, 2021 1 hour ago, heavyduty said: Check out Fitt Lures. Micro Predator Craw and Willie Wanna Be are perfect for those size jigs. Those are interesting! I'm intrigued by the strand options. I may try that on some trailers using living rubber strands for accent colors..... 2 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 26, 2021 Global Moderator Posted February 26, 2021 A regular 2 or 3 inch twin tail grub does a good job and helps keep the bait riding right. The 2.75" YUM craw papi is what I use on my 1/8oz micro jigs and the claws flap around quite a bit. 1 Quote
GetFishorDieTryin Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 11 hours ago, Michigander said: I'm looking for some recommendations for some high action but small trailers for finesse swim jigs. Looking at the Rage Ned Cut R worm right now. 2"-3" would be my target size. Anyone have any suggestions to get some good thump in a small package? Tiny brushhog, 3" Dolive creature, Dolive craw, Reins fat rockvibe tiny paca chunk 1 Quote
Super User Spankey Posted February 26, 2021 Super User Posted February 26, 2021 I don’t fish large baits too often. Jigs, buzzbaits, spinnerbaits are on the smaller side. Micro size I guess. I sort of fall in line with the guys posting with tipping with a grub. But I use a Zoom 4” Curly Tail Worm, sort of a finesse worm with a high action longer ribbon tail to it. I Bite the body length down to what I need. 2 Quote
Benchmark Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 Zoom z-craw jr Rage baby menace Favorite brown bass jig 2 Quote
Mr. Aquarium Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 Try a net bait paca craw. Or zoom swimmin chunk 1 Quote
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