So I got a pack of ZMan Giant TRDs for Christmas from a friend, and I’m wondering exactly how to use them. I’m planning on getting some magnum trd jig heads, but does anyone know what size I should get, or another way I should rig these?

Use them anyway you want. Search past posts for Ned Rigs to see how many guys do it.

I have some on the way and thought they'd be great for Neko rig.

Really like the durability of TRD.

I fish them just like the smaller ones.  I'll even wacky rig them occasionally.

This is what I use. Either 1/10 or 1/6, depending on depth.

 

Weedless version if fishing around cover and no weed guard if fishing rock bottom.

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Z-Man_Weedless_Power_Finesse_Shroomz_Jig_Head_3pk/descpage-ZMWPS.html

 

BTW, you can always pull the weed guards off if you want some with no guards. They come off easily with a needle nose. 

*Do not confuse this new offering with the Big TRD ... The Giant TRD is 6 inches long and larger in diameter than your thumb - these things are huge !! This is definitely a monster power tactic TRD meant for flipping with a pegged 1 oz.+ flipping weight  or T-Rig with a EWG Super Line 5/0 . I'd also consider the Davey Hite "Drop Dead" tactic using the VMC EWG Drop Dead 5/0 3/32md oz. hook size for this stick bait beast . I myself passed on them currently ; I may try one pack of Green Pumpkin in the Spring  to experiment with to research the fall rate , action , etc. ... Did I mention these things are  G-I-A-N-T ?

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On 1/18/2020 at 7:31 AM, ChrisD46 said:

*Do not confuse this new offering with the Big TRD ... The Giant TRD is 6 inches long and larger in diameter than your thumb - these things are huge !! This is definitely a monster power tactic TRD meant for flipping with a pegged 1 oz.+ flipping weight  or T-Rig with a EWG Super Line 5/0 . I'd also consider the Davey Hite "Drop Dead" tactic using the VMC EWG Drop Dead 5/0 3/32md oz. hook size for this stick bait beast . I myself passed on them currently ; I may try one pack of Green Pumpkin in the Spring  to experiment with to research the fall rate , action , etc. ... Did I mention these things are  G-I-A-N-T ?

Ah, yes. I was thinking Big TRDs.

 

For the Giant, or Gambler Fat Ace, this is the head I use.

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Nichols_JT_Magnum_Weedless_Ned_Rig_Jig_Head_3pk/descpage-NJTMW.html

On 1/18/2020 at 7:31 AM, ChrisD46 said:

*Do not confuse this new offering with the Big TRD ... The Giant TRD is 6 inches long and larger in diameter than your thumb - these things are huge !! This is definitely a monster power tactic TRD meant for flipping with a pegged 1 oz.+ flipping weight  or T-Rig with a EWG Super Line 5/0 . I'd also consider the Davey Hite "Drop Dead" tactic using the VMC EWG Drop Dead 5/0 3/32md oz. hook size for this stick bait beast . I myself passed on them currently ; I may try one pack of Green Pumpkin in the Spring  to experiment with to research the fall rate , action , etc. ... Did I mention these things are  G-I-A-N-T ?

Yes they are the giant ones. These things are ginormous! 

 

On 1/18/2020 at 10:27 AM, NorthernBasser said:

Ah, yes. I was thinking Big TRDs.

 

For the Giant, or Gambler Fat Ace, this is the head I use.

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Nichols_JT_Magnum_Weedless_Ned_Rig_Jig_Head_3pk/descpage-NJTMW.html

Those look nice. Which size would you (or anyone else reading this) recommend?

5 hours ago, Sweet Tater Pie said:

 

 

Those look nice. Which size would you (or anyone else reading this) recommend?

If I'm fishing deeper, or in current, I go with the heavier head. Shallow water, 3/16. 

I use big stickworms, like the 7" BPS Stick O, on a swinging football head I make just for them with an 1/8oz head and 7/0 monster worm hook. The light weight head combined with the shape of the makes it really glide along on the rocks and reduces snagging. I'll bet that giant turd would be good for the same deal.

Every trip south of the border we go through 7 inch Senko's and any just about every other brand of big stick bait like crazy.  We use them as jig trailers and they simply do not last.

Often 1 fish & it's gone.

I WILL be bringing a few bags of these Giant TRD's with me next trip hoping to benefit from the seriously stout durability.

A-Jay

A-jay and the Giant TRD.  Sounds like a kids book.

1 minute ago, Columbia Craw said:

A-jay and the Giant TRD.  Sounds like a kids book.

LOL ~

Hope it has a happy ending.

Like the hero gets a new PB ! 

A-Jay

7 minutes ago, Columbia Craw said:

A-jay and the Giant TRD.  Sounds like a kids book.

I think it sounds more like a rock group...

*Zman does make the Mag ShroomZ jig head made for the Giant TRD (6/0 hook) : https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Z-Man_Mag_Shroomz_3pk/descpage-ZMMS.html

I have used some of the big TRDs before but never had great luck. At least not as successful as the original TRD. Gonna have to check out these giant versions.

I'm toying with the idea that they are just the right size when cut in half. Meaty, craw-ish, maybe berkely's research will hold true. I just need to get on a Fat Ika bite and sub them in and see. 

 

@A-JayI like your jigworm idea!

2 hours ago, txchaser said:

I'm toying with the idea that they are just the right size when cut in half. Meaty, craw-ish, maybe berkely's research will hold true. I just need to get on a Fat Ika bite and sub them in and see. 

 

@A-JayI like your jigworm idea!

Thanks, but I can't take credit for this one.

Been a stable in Mexico since Mr Yamamato first introduced his stick bait.

A-Jay

19 hours ago, A-Jay said:

22 hours ago, txchaser said:

 

Thanks, but I can't take credit for this one.

Ah I meant using the giant TRD in place of a big senko

2 hours ago, txchaser said:

Ah I meant using the giant TRD in place of a big senko

OK ~ 

Got it.

A-Jay