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Swim jig trailer #12396511 08/22/17 07:21 PM
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I'm new to jig fishing I have been using rage speed craws and beaver style baits on my flipping jigs and they seem to work well so I just got a bunch of new swim jigs and was wondering what to use for a trailer on these or to use one at all? Any help would be appreciated


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Re: Swim jig trailer [Re: Ripinlip] #12396551 08/22/17 07:47 PM
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I like a Skinny Dipper, a Rage Craw, Rage Craw Jr., Zoom Speed Craw and Zoom Ultravibe craw.


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Re: Swim jig trailer [Re: Ripinlip] #12396554 08/22/17 07:50 PM
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I also use all the baits mentioned above. Speed craws and small swimbait a work best.


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Re: Swim jig trailer [Re: Ripinlip] #12396566 08/22/17 07:59 PM
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There are thousands of options; everything from single tail grubs to double tail tralers to swim baits and paddle tail worms to craws and other creatures. Quit now while you're ahead.

I'd start by keeping it simple
Sounds like you have confidence in Rage Craws and Speed craws. Start by using those: Pearl color to imitate shad and green pumpkin for blue gills. You might find that taking off one of the craws seems to work better at times.




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Re: Swim jig trailer [Re: Ripinlip] #12396575 08/22/17 08:09 PM
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Double Z Baby Swayback Swimmers (more often than the larger size Swayback Swimmer) & Mister Twister Buzz Bugs


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Re: Swim jig trailer [Re: Ripinlip] #12396576 08/22/17 08:11 PM
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NetBait Paca Chunks or Paca Craws work really well also. They are less expensive than Rage Tails


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Re: Swim jig trailer [Re: Ripinlip] #12396577 08/22/17 08:13 PM
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Rage Craws are solid swimjig trailers. The Strike King Menace Grub and Zoom Speed Craws are great for when you need to downsize.


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Re: Swim jig trailer [Re: Ripinlip] #12396581 08/22/17 08:17 PM
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I don't like the hook to be too full of plastic. I use the swim tail worms and small body swim tail plastics. Sometimes they want the twin tails on cloudy and rainy days.


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Re: Swim jig trailer [Re: Ripinlip] #12396596 08/22/17 08:29 PM
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I use two setups when they want it slow I use a Rage Craw and when they want it fast I use the Menace.

Re: Swim jig trailer [Re: Ripinlip] #12396709 08/22/17 09:44 PM
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I use three different ones. Swimming Caffeine Shad, Rage Craw, and I just started using the Strike King Menace


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Re: Swim jig trailer [Re: fouzman] #12396712 08/22/17 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted By: fouzman
I like a Skinny Dipper, a Rage Craw, Rage Craw Jr., Zoom Speed Craw and Zoom Ultravibe craw.



Nailed it!


I like the Skinny Dipper for imitating shad or bluegill, and I like a Rage Craw or Speed Craw for imitating a craw.


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Re: Swim jig trailer [Re: Ripinlip] #12396844 08/22/17 11:45 PM
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Super chunk and pro chunk always have a place for me as well as almost all baits mentioned above


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Re: Swim jig trailer [Re: Ripinlip] #12397029 08/23/17 02:14 AM
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I like a pearl white skinny dipper.


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Re: Swim jig trailer [Re: Ripinlip] #12397399 08/23/17 01:13 PM
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Rage craw jr. and BPS speed shad .

Re: Swim jig trailer [Re: Ripinlip] #12397427 08/23/17 01:30 PM
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Depending on how I'm fishing it
RI-Skinny Dipper for swimming
Rage Craw for hopping

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