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Just got a mold to make some tiny bass jigs, down to 1/8oz. I have some 2" power craws and 2.5" BatwingZ, what other trailers are everyone using on super finesse jigs like that?

 

Tiny Paca Chunks and the SK Bitsy Bug craw trailers are what I've used for those small jigs.  I've also used a 3" stik-o/senko, which looks/works better than you might think on a tiny jig ;).

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Interested in what everyone is using as well. 

 

Allen 

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I use a custom pour plastic trailer similar in size to the old 101 spin frogs (pork). About 1.5" x 5/8" in size. Closest production pour I've seen is the ISG Bambino Finesse Chunk.

Last year the expensive Strike King Denny Bauer ElazTech bitsy chunk (2") proved its worth on the back of an 1/8 oz. bucktail jig. Being ElazTech, it'll hang on that hook until I break off the jig.

 

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_King_3X_ElazTech_Denny_Brauer_Chunk/descpage-SXDC.html

 

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz277/shadsmalliesteel/Light%20Gear%20For%20Heavy%20Quabbin%20Smallies%20%20May%2012%202016/ff317e8b-e1ec-4ba9-b19c-be61399a3eaa_zpsidsiaque.jpg

 

 

 

 

Rage chunk is my favorite in the summer. I also will use a 3" kalins grub 

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Half a Zlinker, or one of the Zman leeches.  

 

I am also going to give the Producto Tournament Grub a try this year;

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A couple of finesse trailers I like:

Fish-shaped:    Zoom 4" Fluke Jr. - aurora black

Craw-shaped:   Netbait 3" Paca Chunk - black shadow

 

Roger

Zoom super chunk Junior.

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I wish they made this in one size smaller.  Right now I am pouring a trailer the size of a Zoom tiny chunk but would like one shapedlike the super chunk. 

 

Allen 

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On 4/15/2017 at 7:45 AM, Logan S said:

Tiny Paca Chunks and the SK Bitsy Bug craw trailers are what I've used for those small jigs.  I've also used a 3" stik-o/senko, which looks/works better than you might think on a tiny jig ;).

I've used 2/3 of a 5" stick worm for a finesse jig trailer lots of times and it is a great trailer. Doesn't do much, but the fish love it.

 

These are the jigs I'm tying that I'm looking for the trailer for. It's a 1/0 hook and 1/8oz head, very tiny jig.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n500/bluebasser86/20170415_193014_zpssghzw5wo.jpg

 

On 4/15/2017 at 9:33 AM, Will Wetline said:

Last year the expensive Strike King Denny Bauer ElazTech bitsy chunk (2") proved its worth on the back of an 1/8 oz. bucktail jig. Being ElazTech, it'll hang on that hook until I break off the jig.

 

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_King_3X_ElazTech_Denny_Brauer_Chunk/descpage-SXDC.html

I have a bunch of these, but even the Bitsy size is almost too large. I might get out some scissors and do some trimming. Necessity is the mother of invention right?

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n500/bluebasser86/20170415_193235_zpsa4mylqyv.jpg

3 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

 

 

3 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

I have a bunch of these, but even the Bitsy size is almost too large. I might get out some scissors and do some trimming. Necessity is the mother of invention right?

20170415_193235_zpsa4mylqyv.jpg

 

Bluebasser86, That'll work as is. If you don't think so, send it to me and I'll post another pic of it in the roof of a smallie's mouth.

I like a Gambler BB cricket for small jigs like that. 

First and foremost, the BEST TRAILER EVER for tiny jigs is a baby Rage Craw. Period. Other options include Strike King 3x Tiny DB Chunk, 3" Rodent, 3" Twin Tail Grub. 

Tiny paca chunk, kickin b chunk or 3inch beaver!

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20 hours ago, Team9nine said:

I use a custom pour plastic trailer similar in size to the old 101 spin frogs (pork). About 1.5" x 5/8" in size. Closest production pour I've seen is the ISG Bambino Finesse Chunk.

I think that ISG chunk might be what I'm looking for. I'm still looking for a more craw profile, but so far the best thing I've found that is as small as I'm looking for is a Southern Pro Crappie Craw at 1.5" long, but of course it's mostly bright colors for crappie fishing. 

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Rage Tail Menace. Just cut off part of the body to fit.

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I cut Yum Sharpshooters, Warning shots and Kill Shots in half using the back half as trailers.

 

Yum baits are cheap and come in big quantity packs so it's not a waste to me to get creative with them

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When I am throwing a small jig, like the 1/16th and 1/8th oz. Bitsy Jigs the small Big Bite baits craw worm gets the call for trailer duty.

20 hours ago, Yeajray231 said:

Rage chunk is my favorite in the summer. I also will use a 3" kalins grub 

I was going to say bite a rage tail in half

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Look into the Yamamoto baby craw , just cut it to the desired length. 

 

Allen 

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Hmm... a true finesse jig...something I don't have many of. May have to get me some of this smallmouth candy!

 

Looks good Blue :thumbsup:

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Ideally, you want a trailer created specifically for the size jig you are using without trimming off or cutting. Easy to get the right length, but not the right proportions relative to the jig when trimming larger baits. They'll work, but usually not as well.

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NetBait Tiny Paca Craw 2 1/4" ;)

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Not that tiny but love the color ;)

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