do you guys recommend a trailer hook on buzzbaits? I know that it depends on the conditions (weeds, grass etc.) I have had good luck with and without trailer hooks. But I have also had some short strikes without them. Let me know.

No.

No, don't really need one. If you do get a short strike, follow up with a wacky rigged senko or a fluke- but they usually completely take it.

100% of the time

All the time well worth it

I do.

always

Would never throw one without a trailer hook, there is no reason not to have one on ever.

I have caught thousands of bass on buzz baits starting from the day Lunker Lure hit the market. At least 50% were hooked on only the trailer hook. Ask Rick Clunn about trailer hooks.

I used to. I don't anymore. Had a fish hit my bait at a weird angle and the trailer hook ended up in his head and it killed the fish before I even landed it.

I throw trailer hooks on buzz baits and chatter baits. Very expensive lesson at a national championship on Kentucky Lake which cost me moving from 33 place money to 17th place money few years back. Since then always have them trailer hooked!

No

Always

Yep, always.

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