Zoom set the standard . 

I use the Big Bite Baits 4in creature....almost identical to a baby brush hog.5 bucks for 25.

I’ve never used one or anything like one 

On 3/11/2021 at 3:12 PM, roadwarrior said:

https://www.ragetail.com/products/rage-hawg/

 

Patented soft-bait technology with unmatched action. ... The secret to the best action comes from a patented flange design that catches water.

These look awesome! Picture these on a swinging jig head.

I've had about the same luck with the original brush hog and the RI ManBearPig.

On 3/11/2021 at 2:28 PM, WRB said:

Over the years I had better success with baby brush hogs.

Tom

This^^^^

On 3/14/2021 at 1:34 PM, Mbirdsley said:

I’ve always had good luck with black blue shadow cristy critters.  

I’m glad somebody has. I have never caught a fish on a cristy critter.

My only use was as a trailer on a 1oz bullet jig, trolling for delta stripers.  I also added a skirt.  My buddy knew all the areas holding fish every year.  Adding that bait, made with a regular brush hog, to his arsenal got me a bunch of return rides.  We never got skunked.  Unfortunately it only lasted one season.  He took ill and passed before we could get out the next season.  I have never been back out.

My PB in a lake body, came from the full size brush hog on 1/2 ounce t rig, fishing riprap just as a storm was starting up.. I've caught countless fish on the baby brush hog either weightless or on 1/8 ounce t rig, or a Carolina rig, and slip shot rig on spinning gear.

 

   I'm sure there are good knockoffs out there.  I have a couple bags of Big bite baits version.  But my confidence is in the brush hog.  They are cheap and come in a billion colors.  

4 hours ago, Guitarfish said:

My only use was as a trailer on a 1oz bullet jig, trolling for delta stripers.  I also added a skirt.  My buddy knew all the areas holding fish every year.  Adding that bait, made with a regular brush hog, to his arsenal got me a bunch of return rides.  We never got skunked.  Unfortunately it only lasted one season.  He took ill and passed before we could get out the next season.  I have never been back out.

 

Sorry about the loss of your friend.  I hope you have opportunities to get a chance to fish more this year. The full size Brush Hog has been a productive bait for me over the years fishing in SW Michigan, I certainly need to try your idea fishing it as a jig trailer I can see it producing big ones. 

I really like the Christie Critter Yum version.  $2.99 for an 8 pack.  For some reason, probably not accurate, but I seem to have better luck with Yum's version than the brush hog.

On 3/16/2021 at 2:14 PM, Primus said:

 

Sorry about the loss of your friend.  I hope you have opportunities to get a chance to fish more this year. The full size Brush Hog has been a productive bait for me over the years fishing in SW Michigan, I certainly need to try your idea fishing it as a jig trailer I can see it producing big ones. 

I did catch a large mama on it.  I'll say it was a conservative 20+lbs, but likely much bigger.  That would be an average fish on the east coast but I was happy with it.  Turned her loose after an exciting little tug of war.

I thank you kindly for the condolences but I was one of hundreds of friends he had. Truly an awesome gift to say he was my bud for a while.  A day on the delta with him was an all day social event as we stopped to chat with his many friends.  I felt pretty special to be in his boat.  I still choke up when I think of the guy.