Jig Trailers

LilJakeC · 11-07-10, 01:23 AM

At what temps do you start fishing a jig with a trailer that has less action?

carolina-rig-01 · 11-07-10, 01:27 AM

There is no hard and fast rule to anything in fishing. I know it sounds like a generic answer but just experiement and let the fish decide that for you. Having said that, I would say that once water temps drop into the mid to low 50's it is probably time to consider playing around with trailers.

Welcome to the site by the way. I have an aunt who lives in Council Bluffs IA.

LilJakeC · 11-07-10, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by carolina-rig-01

There is no hard and fast rule to anything in fishing. I know it sounds like a generic answer but just experiement and let the fish decide that for you. Having said that, I would say that once water temps drop into the mid to low 50's it is probably time to consider playing around with trailers.

Welcome to the site by the way. I have an aunt who lives in Council Bluffs IA.

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Also, my local lake is very muddy. The water clarity is less than a foot. Would this have an affect on what type of trailer I should use in the colder water?

BigBassin144 · 11-07-10, 09:05 AM

Welcome to the site!

I fish a lake similar to what you mentioned. Clarity of 8-12" about 16" at its best. We've done pretty decent on jigs with Chigger Craw trailers (the full size, not Chigger Cuncks).

However, we don't get up to that lake much when the water temps drop, so I won't be much help when it comes to cold water trailers.

BB

Bob Smith · 11-07-10, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LilJakeC

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Also, my local lake is very muddy. The water clarity is less than a foot. Would this have an affect on what type of trailer I should use in the colder water?

Welcome to the site!!! From the sound of your lake, I would say that a bulky presentation would be the norm, something that displaces more water. As the water cools/chills, I would suggest using rattles moreso than worrying about the action of the trailer. Something dark, bulky and with a glass type rattle, coated liberally with bait attractant would be my preference.

Tavery5 · 11-07-10, 10:37 AM

I would use a larger darker colored trailer, something like a Strike King Rage Tail Craw in a black and blue, junebug or California craw. I know as the water gets cold you usually try to fish trailers with less action, but you have such poor visibility that I would think a bass will need every advantage to find the bait and the Rage Craw is one of the tops for moving water. The Yum Craw Pappy might be another good choice, I believe that you can insert a rattle in the body of those, again helping the fish locate your bait. If you ever have the chance you should try to catch a couple of the crayfish where you are fishing, that will tell you allot about what colors to try and use.

Welcome to the site, there are allot of very knowledgeable people here, so I am sure you will get some great answers.

Mac2 · 11-10-10, 09:27 AM

On the standard V tailed Chunks you will get less action with the legs coming off the top of the chunk when placed on the jig and more action when the legs are coming off the bottom of the chunk.......it has to do with the water turbulance just aft of the jig.

11-07-10, 01:23 AM	#1
LilJakeC BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Council Bluffs, IA Posts: 29	Jig Trailers At what temps do you start fishing a jig with a trailer that has less action? __________________ You won’t catch anything unless you get it wet :D

11-07-10, 01:27 AM	#2
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	There is no hard and fast rule to anything in fishing. I know it sounds like a generic answer but just experiement and let the fish decide that for you. Having said that, I would say that once water temps drop into the mid to low 50's it is probably time to consider playing around with trailers. Welcome to the site by the way. I have an aunt who lives in Council Bluffs IA. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

11-07-10, 09:05 AM	#4
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Welcome to the site! I fish a lake similar to what you mentioned. Clarity of 8-12" about 16" at its best. We've done pretty decent on jigs with Chigger Craw trailers (the full size, not Chigger Cuncks). However, we don't get up to that lake much when the water temps drop, so I won't be much help when it comes to cold water trailers. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

11-07-10, 10:37 AM	#6
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	I would use a larger darker colored trailer, something like a Strike King Rage Tail Craw in a black and blue, junebug or California craw. I know as the water gets cold you usually try to fish trailers with less action, but you have such poor visibility that I would think a bass will need every advantage to find the bait and the Rage Craw is one of the tops for moving water. The Yum Craw Pappy might be another good choice, I believe that you can insert a rattle in the body of those, again helping the fish locate your bait. If you ever have the chance you should try to catch a couple of the crayfish where you are fishing, that will tell you allot about what colors to try and use. Welcome to the site, there are allot of very knowledgeable people here, so I am sure you will get some great answers.

11-10-10, 09:27 AM	#7
Mac2 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 389	On the standard V tailed Chunks you will get less action with the legs coming off the top of the chunk when placed on the jig and more action when the legs are coming off the bottom of the chunk.......it has to do with the water turbulance just aft of the jig.

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