Swim Jig Bluegill Imitating Trailer ?

[bp_fowler]

3.5” Yum Pulse in Summer Gill.  Worked well for me as a trailer on 3/8 oz Strike King Hack Attack Swim Jig.

[GetFishorDieTryin]

2 hours ago, Fat Ika said:

Thanks for sharing. What plastic is that?

Toad Thumper Craw Gill

Never tried them or even heard of them, but they look solid.  The proportion of body to fin size is just about perfect for a bluegill and they arent to long, just under 4".  

[jminer79]

These are just under 4", work well as a trailer, and give that profile you're talking about. I use them in a few colors depending on water conditions. I blocked the logos so I dont get my hand smacked. 

Another color I like

 

 

 

[jminer79]

If the swimbaits dont cut it I switch over to these:

 

20 hours ago, GetFishorDieTryin said:

Toad Thumper Craw Gill

Never tried them or even heard of them, but they look solid.  The proportion of body to fin size is just about perfect for a bluegill and they arent to long, just under 4".  

Googling now, thanks for costing me more money ?

[Bass Rutten]

Another vote for the rage menace. Vertical rigging for that short and wide panfish profile.

[RRocket]

I'd say if you're serious about blue gill-like trailers, you really should consider some of the new bluegill profiles. Fortunately, I've already been down this road (but for a different reason) so I can offer you my insights.

 

First up is the OSP Dolive SS Gill. The color is a rather nice "Vitamin Gill". This is a unique bait in that it's very keeled, so it tends to glide very well. Texas rigged, you can even control the glide path...tight spiral or "S" pattern.The little legs beat rapidly! 

 

Next, the new Raid Japan Hira Tailor. This is the best bluegill profile bait I've used yet..by far. And fortunately for you, it was made to be a trailer. It is extremely popular in that application.

 

The bait itself is very supple and collapses onto itself easily. You can grab it in hand and squish it into a ball. So despite the wide profile, it easily collapses. A huge bonus for these types of bait.

 

Because of the segmented body, the tail movement undulates and is extremely lifelike looking.

 

The design and colors are exceptional. These look and feel quality. The colors are about the best you'll see. I chose 2 that I thought best mimicked bluegill.

 

First, Dark Cinnamon Shad. These colors are just so hard to photograph and describe, as depending on angle and light, they change. Because of the segmentation, there are times where you can see the top and bottom color at the same time depending on how the bait is bent. So it kinda blurs into another color.  But this is kinda green/blue pumpkin with purple/white bottom. I mean..it just pops and looks really good.

 

But I think the next color is even better. It's called Minagill. I'll let the photos speak for themselves.

 

And last but not least, is something often overlooked. Packaging. These come 6 to a bag. But are clamshell in packs of 2. Genius. 

 

I think this is probably the best bluegill profile bait on the market.

 

There are videos of either bait filmed underwater on jigs. If you can't find them, let me know and I'll dig them up.

 

Hope this was helpful.