Okay, so what's the best swim jig trailer out there? I'm thinking a non-traditional craw trailer like some sort of shad or grub, my list includes Rage Tail Menace, Reaction Innovations Lil' Dipper, Keitech Fat Impact, Yum Money Minnow, Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver, Zoom Z-Craw. What are some others that you've had success with, why do you think they work so well?

There is no "best," only some that work better some of the time.  Other times, it doesn't matter.  I've even had a good bite with no trailer.

1 minute ago, J Francho said:

some that work better some of the time

Okay, care to share? 

The best best is where your confidence lies.So start working your list and keep us updated. 

Just now, d**n Yankee said:

So start working your list and keep us updated

I'd rather go with some of the more successful baits as a starting point though instead of blindly purchasing something that looks good to me but could be a total stinker!

Depends if I'm hopping it I like a strike king chunk. For just swimming and stopping I go for a paddle tail trailer or a rage tail grub.

The point is, you'll get a laundry list of baits, eventually.  All them work.  Sometimes a few types work better than others.  Other times, it's something else.  Add in that you can throw it without a trailer, and you get the picture.  Lots of options and permutations.  I recommend looking at some the options for sale by our sponsors as a start.  The Menace, Rage Chunk, and Shell Cracker are effective.  I also like Bizzbaits Cutter Craw and Pad Daddy.

Most baits with craws and paddle tails work fine.

I think size and action matters.

 A rage craw, hula stick, and zoom paddle tails are a good starts.

 

Try a speed craw. 

I just started useing these and really like them as a trailer. 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike 

1 minute ago, Mike L said:

Try a speed craw

I plan to use these too but was trying to think of something other than a craw as a trailer. I figure I'll use the craw mostly for dragging along the bottom and pitching into vegetation.

My favorite are the keitech fat impact 3.8 or 4.3's. 

39 minutes ago, Brett's_daddy said:

I plan to use these too but was trying to think of something other than a craw as a trailer. I figure I'll use the craw mostly for dragging along the bottom and pitching into vegetation.

 

Don't forget on top then.

Skim it across a grass line dropping it in every hole.

Basically the same places you'd throw a speed worm. 

 

 

 

Mike

I really like the Keitech Easy Shiner is whatever size/color fits your jig. I use them on my chatterbaits mostly.

Depends on what you are trying to duplicate? If it is a craw and you are dragging the bottom then use the same trailer as your other jigs. Most of the time I am fishing a swim jig I am trying to imitate some sort of other fish. For open water a 4" grub works but most of the time I am fishing in or over shallow water grass. My top 3 are; Keitech 3.8" Fat impact, 4" Pline Kick-R minnow, and Damiki Anchovy shad all of which are boot tail minnows. Other baits work but I found 4" is the perfect size as 3.5" is to short and the skirt interferes with the trailer and the 4-5" is too long.

 

Allen

I fish a lot of swim jigs and my go to trailer is a rage craw. I'm sure some trailers are better for certain conditions but a rage craw gets me a lot of bites. In the fall a 5 inch white swim bait works well too. 

yamamoto heart tail 

KVD swimming shiner or Rage menace.

Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper and Little Dipper have produced well for me along with the Keitech Swing Impact and the Keitech Swing Impact FAT. 

Has anyone tried the Eco Pro Swing Shad? They look identical to the Keitech Impact Fat's and get good reviews...basically people say they are a less expensive (by half) and more durable Keitech and really work well.

Menace rigged vertical. And a kalins lunker grub are my favorites. 

Rage craw,twin tail grub,pit boss,brush hog....Shall I keep going??

1 hour ago, Brett's_daddy said:

Has anyone tried the Eco Pro Swing Shad? They look identical to the Keitech Impact Fat's and get good reviews...basically people say they are a less expensive (by half) and more durable Keitech and really work well.

I have tried them and really like them. I think they actually have a wider kick than the keitechs IMO (doesn't mean better but can be useful if they want more action that day). They are definitely more durable and the tail still kicks at very low speeds. If I'm fishing the swimjig faster they are usually my go-to, if I'm trying to be a little more subtle I still go to the keitech's. 

I like the eco pro swing shad... Half the price of swing impact fats and more durable.  Great action.

 

The best swim jig trailer hinges on the fish's current disposition.

Simply put, the best swim jig trailer is a moving target.

 

Roger

25 minutes ago, GreenGhostMan said:

I like the eco pro swing shad... Half the price of swing impact fats and more durable.  Great action.

 

This seems to be the buzz lately.