nvhsaccel Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 I've been looking for some new trailers to try on my jigs early in the spring this year. The water is still relatively cold-high 40s to low 50s. Any suggestions? Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 13, 2012 Super User Posted January 13, 2012 Rage Tail Baby Craw, Craw & Lobster! Quote
The Bassinator Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 I was just about to say Ragetail but I guess I got beaten to the punch A Zoom Super chunk is also good or even an Ultravibe speedcraw, Good Luck! Quote
nvhsaccel Posted January 13, 2012 Author Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks guys! I use rage tail craws in the summer all the time, but never tried them in the spring for some reason. I look forward to trying that out! 1 Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted January 13, 2012 Super User Posted January 13, 2012 The Strike King KVD chunk has worked very well for me when the water is 40 degrees and when it is 80 degrees, and every where in between. Quote
Crankenstein Crony Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 I like the Rage Tail Baby Craw and the Rage Craw. They work really well. But when it gets cold and the water is in the 40's I still like a good ole chunk of pork. Quote
A-Rob Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 zoom chunk in cold water for me I'm not too picky on the brand as long as it is a less aggressive trailer such as the zoom chunk. I think KVD has a nice trailer with that slower action as well, but its more $$ than zoom. Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted January 13, 2012 Super User Posted January 13, 2012 Try going old school. Try Uncle Josh pork baits. Try a #11 pork chunk or a split tail eel or a twin tail. Quote
patbfishing123 Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Rage Tail Baby Craw, Craw & Lobster! I would have to agree! These baits are great for trailers, such a life-like action. Quote
quanjig Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 I find that less aggressive trailers work better in colder water. As the water warms I go bigger and use baits with more action. Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted January 14, 2012 Super User Posted January 14, 2012 Try the Netbait chunks,or there Tiny Paca craw,Baby paca craw! Quote
telmomarques Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 for me, kvd chunk or paca chunk work best at colder water temps, when it hit 65 deg in potomac, i switch to rage chunk/lobster Quote
Vinny Chase Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Kiss craw or paca tiny craw or baby craw depending on what they want on that paticular day. Quote
jkarol24 Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 When the water is cooler, i like throwing a sweet beaver on the back of a jig. Subtle action is the key Quote
Super User Munkin Posted January 17, 2012 Super User Posted January 17, 2012 I find that less aggressive trailers work better in colder water. As the water warms I go bigger and use baits with more action. This is what I have found as well, Zoom chunks in cooler water and chigger craws when it warms up. Allen Quote
quanjig Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 I throw the same trailers myself, in the same conditions. In the extreme cold I like a small finess worm on a 3/16oz. bitsy bug. Small flirt worm or small kuttail. Works every time!! Quote
Super User Nitrofreak Posted January 17, 2012 Super User Posted January 17, 2012 Rage Tail Baby Craw, Craw & Lobster! X2 Quote
Super User Hooligan Posted January 17, 2012 Super User Posted January 17, 2012 Rage, Rage, Rage, and Rage. More and more a believer in full action trailers in cold water. The more action there is from the trailer, the greater the illusion of life there is on the package as a whole. This is not to say that you're moving a bait a lot and moving a lot of water, this is to say that the most minute movements and minor changes will cause the jig to flutter and quiver with life. The fall rate is also another reason I choose to use the Craw as a trailer in cold water, the fall rate of a 1/4 or 5/16 can be dramatically changed by using a large craw and it opens many doors to winter fishing. Quote
CJ Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Hooligan has the same concept as I. I like the Rage Craw in cold water above most trailers. I fish slow with a jig in the cold water as do most anglers. Most trailers, when presenting them very slow, won't engage their action. Rage Craws or chunks will displace water and the claws will flutter even when fished extremely slow. Quote
JIGFISHERMAN. Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Well since I was one of the Rage Tail contest winners, I'll be giving them a shot for the first time. In the past I have used Paca chunks, and Chigger Chunks. For some reason, for me anyhow, I have had better luck with these vs normal chunk trailers in all conditions. Quote
Brent Christian Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Try going old school. Try Uncle Josh pork baits. Try a #11 pork chunk or a split tail eel or a twin tail. I agree!! Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted January 17, 2012 Super User Posted January 17, 2012 Zoom big salty chunks when the water is cool. Zoom super chunks when the water warms up. Quote
JigMe Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 This is what I have found as well, Zoom chunks in cooler water and chigger craws when it warms up. Allen Totally with ya. Paca craw does it for me in the spring, but after the water warms up a bit then I will start using Rage tails. Quote
guitarkid Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Shoot, I'll even tell you a killer set up. 5/16 Booyah bed bug BPS incredible craw. Move it with small slow hops. Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted January 17, 2012 Super User Posted January 17, 2012 Fishes in trees, on January 13 2012 - 06:11 PM, said: Try going old school. Try Uncle Josh pork baits. Try a #11 pork chunk or a split tail eel or a twin tail. I agree!! I agree 2! Quote
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