Chunk trailers

[Bdnoble84]

Im reassessing my river smallie tackle system for 22. What are your guys’ favorite chunk trailers for smallies. Are they diff for finnesse cut/ full cut? Different sizes. My thing is i want to stay compact in my presentation. Not that they wont bite a bigger package and i feel that chunks are good for that.

[Finessegenics]

I like smaller chunks too. I don't even tip the hook, I usually thread them onto the keeper if the chunk has enough meat. So I do get away with some standard size ones because I thread them on, the presentation stays compact. My favorite so far has been the KVD Chunks, both Jr and Sr. They don't have crazy action but just help the jig look alive. They float down slow and subtly when hopping or dragging the jig. They're pretty hard to find nowadays but I still have a few left. 

 

If not, the Paca Chunk Tiny or Standard is what I use for a more aggressive approach. Those are readily available just about everywhere. I think it's hard to screw up chunks, most of the ones I've ever tried are nice and you only need two different styles. 

[Tennessee Boy]

I've been using the Zoom Big Salty Chunk and the Small Salty Chunk for 25 years.  I use them year round but more in the winter.  I use a craw type trailer a little more in the summer.

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A Zoom swimming chunk, UV Speed craw, creepy crawler and a pair of scissors. I don't think it makes a difference, when you get it in front of them, they bite it. I have a bunch of different small plastics, and they all catch.

[Bdnoble84]

Thanks guys, the other thing about chunks is storage. Im ussually wading rivers and only carry a small 3500 bag so space is limited. Beavers and craws take up more room which takes away from my spave for senkos and swim baits. Chunks can fit nicely in a small square without too much concern of bending them up. Hence me wanting to redefine my soft plastic tackle system for wading

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16 minutes ago, Bdnoble84 said:

Thanks guys, the other thing about chunks is storage. Im ussually wading rivers and only carry a small 3500 bag so space is limited. Beavers and craws take up more room which takes away from my spave for senkos and swim baits. Chunks can fit nicely in a small square without too much concern of bending them up. Hence me wanting to redefine my soft plastic tackle system for wading

I put a couple of each in a sandwich zip lock bag and stick it in my pocket.

[Columbia Craw]

Look at the BPS Elite Chunk Jr.  

[WRB]

Keep in mind “chunk” trailer mimic #11 pork frogs. Ideally you want a #101 Spin Frog and no one makes them.

Pork frogs were nose hooked or not threaded onto the jig hook and the entire length extends beyond the jig hook bend.

Iovino craw trailers are 2” & 2 1/2” long, hand poured, soft and float.

Berkley Max Scent Meaty Chuck is good but too long at 3”. The Berkley trailer can be cut down to resemble a #101 spin frog.

Tom

[TnRiver46]

Pork trailers are available again, but I haven’t bought any to try them. 

[Bdnoble84]

2 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

Pork trailers are available again, but I haven’t bought any to try them. 

I saw them on TW. I completely understand why, but I dont see myself buying many jars at 12$ a pop. I mean they are tiugh as nails so shouldnt go through alot but im on a tight, grad school and divorcee budget ?

[TnRiver46]

2 minutes ago, Bdnoble84 said:

I saw them on TW. I completely understand why, but I dont see myself buying many jars at 12$ a pop. I mean they are tiugh as nails so shouldnt go through alot but im on a tight, grad school and divorcee budget ?

Yeah I haven’t either. A guy is making them in Kentucky also, not sure on price. I think the brand is called papaw-e

[heavyduty]

I haven't fished them yet but those new missile baits mini d chunk trailers look good

 

[Bdnoble84]

1 hour ago, heavyduty said:

I haven't fished them yet but those new missile baits mini d chunk trailers look good

 

I did alittle bit when i was a kid. Always on a silver minnow spoon. Never had any luck at the time. Just remember once they were on the hook, they had to be cut off. But im more knowledgeable now and sure they would be a great weapon in cooler water