jig trailers

[BassinID]

You don't necessarily need a trailer on a jig, it just adds more realism and bulk, as a jig is usually an imitation for a craw. In really cold water or when I am swimming a jig, I often throw a jig without a trailer. I believe a good trailer really adds to your presentation though. Personally I like a paca chunk from Net bait, or a chigger chunk from powerbait.

[Rebbasser]

Originally Posted by keithdog

Your buddy who uses the plasic lizard on a jig has a good idea. For a long time now I've used 1/4 oz. maribue jigs with 6 inch lizards for trailers and that slim combo works great in water between 10 and 20 foot deep.

Keith, I never would have thought of that but the fact it works doesn't surprise me at all.

Originally Posted by odinbassgod

I have been fishing my jigs without trailers is this wrong do you need a trailer with a jig to make it work?

You really don't need a trailer but it adds to the attraction of the jig. Most of the time it is supposed to look like a crawfish so the trailer makes it look like one.