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 Re: Chatterbait trailer
[Re: Blayne Wallace]
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02/09/21 02:58 AM
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Big Swimbait
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Hog Farmer Spunk Tail Shad. That pin tail is nasty! ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/02/full-88451-84585-blue_spunk_800x.jpg)
Less gritchin', more fishin'
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Re: Chatterbait trailer
[Re: Blayne Wallace]
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02/09/21 04:14 AM
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cg203
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Big bites came thumper and strike king blade minnow
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Re: Chatterbait trailer
[Re: Blayne Wallace]
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02/09/21 12:15 PM
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Okie Poke
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Re: Chatterbait trailer
[Re: Blayne Wallace]
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02/09/21 12:16 PM
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361V
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As said above^^^^ I will add a small boot tail swimbait as a trailer if I’m trying to give a large profile to my bait but I have definitely gotten MORE bites using these Zoom twin tail trailers on both spinnerbaits and chatterbaits. Unless I’m going for a bulk profile this trailer gives the bait a great added action without impeding the already aggressive “thump”, vibration or action of the chatter bait alone. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/02/full-34948-84593-75611ed7_bf96_4b8e_987f_02f03f34d504.png)
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Re: Chatterbait trailer
[Re: Blayne Wallace]
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02/09/21 02:04 PM
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SkeeterRonnie
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zoom split tail like above. works great, shakes like a snake
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Re: Chatterbait trailer
[Re: Blayne Wallace]
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02/09/21 02:33 PM
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Ken A.
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I know I'm in the minority here but I do not put a trailer on my bladed jigs most of the time. I feel like it dulls the erratic hunting action of the bait. Try this: Throw the bait out and reel it back steadily with no trailer. Observe the action. Now put your favorite trailer on it and do the same.
The thing that makes the Jackhammer so effective is that it wiggles left to right and then randomly "kicks' out to one side a little further about every 3-4 wiggles. This is why the Pros will pay $30 for special squarebills like the old original Wiggle Warts.
The larger boot-tail trailers dull a lot of this random kick so I don't use them. If I put a trailer on them it is the slim split tail Zoom bait.
If you want to put a boot-tail swim bait on a bladed jig save yourself $10 and buy the Chatterbait Custom or Project Z instead of the Jackhammer.
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Re: Chatterbait trailer
[Re: Ken A.]
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02/09/21 02:48 PM
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Smash-Tech Custom Baits
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I know I'm in the minority here but I do not put a trailer on my bladed jigs most of the time. I feel like it dulls the erratic hunting action of the bait. Try this: Throw the bait out and reel it back steadily with no trailer. Observe the action. Now put your favorite trailer on it and do the same.
The thing that makes the Jackhammer so effective is that it wiggles left to right and then randomly "kicks' out to one side a little further about every 3-4 wiggles. This is why the Pros will pay $30 for special squarebills like the old original Wiggle Warts.
The larger boot-tail trailers dull a lot of this random kick so I don't use them. If I put a trailer on them it is the slim split tail Zoom bait.
If you want to put a boot-tail swim bait on a bladed jig save yourself $10 and buy the Chatterbait Custom or Project Z instead of the Jackhammer. Exactly the reason I came out with the Blade Aide. Bigger bulkier trailers like paddle tails dull the action of a Jackhammer in my opinion. The tapered body and offset segments of the Blade Aide let it do it’s thing and the trailer dances like crazy.
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Re: Chatterbait trailer
[Re: Blayne Wallace]
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02/09/21 04:59 PM
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Hook'Em 79
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Zoom split tail, swimming jr fluke are my favorites.
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Re: Chatterbait trailer
[Re: Smash-Tech Custom Baits]
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02/09/21 08:14 PM
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PlanoTom
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Exactly the reason I came out with the Blade Aide. Bigger bulkier trailers like paddle tails dull the action of a Jackhammer in my opinion. The tapered body and offset segments of the Blade Aide let it do it’s thing and the trailer dances like crazy.
I saw the Blade Aide on an episode of Honey Hole and it looked good enough to buy a few bags. I’m really looking forward to using them.
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Re: Chatterbait trailer
[Re: Blayne Wallace]
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02/09/21 08:36 PM
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Jarrett Latta
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In my opinion anything tapered or segmented will work. I also do not like the boot tail on a chatter bait. I use a custom zako style typically. You can buy that exact mold. Custom lamenate your colors, etc.
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Re: Chatterbait trailer
[Re: Blayne Wallace]
#13880452
02/09/21 08:45 PM
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Chris G
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Blade aide is all I use now. They really compliment the erratic action of the Jackhammers.
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Re: Chatterbait trailer
[Re: ZX4545]
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02/09/21 11:06 PM
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McLovin’
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Zako or Lake Fork Magic Shad Good post, many good suggestions to try...I have been using Zako/LF Magic Shad too, but I’m going to try some of these others
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Re: Chatterbait trailer
[Re: Smash-Tech Custom Baits]
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02/09/21 11:25 PM
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Ken A.
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I know I'm in the minority here but I do not put a trailer on my bladed jigs most of the time. I feel like it dulls the erratic hunting action of the bait. Try this: Throw the bait out and reel it back steadily with no trailer. Observe the action. Now put your favorite trailer on it and do the same.
The thing that makes the Jackhammer so effective is that it wiggles left to right and then randomly "kicks' out to one side a little further about every 3-4 wiggles. This is why the Pros will pay $30 for special squarebills like the old original Wiggle Warts.
The larger boot-tail trailers dull a lot of this random kick so I don't use them. If I put a trailer on them it is the slim split tail Zoom bait.
If you want to put a boot-tail swim bait on a bladed jig save yourself $10 and buy the Chatterbait Custom or Project Z instead of the Jackhammer. Exactly the reason I came out with the Blade Aide. Bigger bulkier trailers like paddle tails dull the action of a Jackhammer in my opinion. The tapered body and offset segments of the Blade Aide let it do it’s thing and the trailer dances like crazy. Looks good man! I will pick up some of these. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/02/full-19947-84670-screen_shot_2021_02_09_at_5.25.08_pm.png)
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Re: Chatterbait trailer
[Re: Smash-Tech Custom Baits]
#13882731
02/11/21 12:16 PM
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Huckleberry
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I know I'm in the minority here but I do not put a trailer on my bladed jigs most of the time. I feel like it dulls the erratic hunting action of the bait. Try this: Throw the bait out and reel it back steadily with no trailer. Observe the action. Now put your favorite trailer on it and do the same.
The thing that makes the Jackhammer so effective is that it wiggles left to right and then randomly "kicks' out to one side a little further about every 3-4 wiggles. This is why the Pros will pay $30 for special squarebills like the old original Wiggle Warts.
The larger boot-tail trailers dull a lot of this random kick so I don't use them. If I put a trailer on them it is the slim split tail Zoom bait.
If you want to put a boot-tail swim bait on a bladed jig save yourself $10 and buy the Chatterbait Custom or Project Z instead of the Jackhammer. Exactly the reason I came out with the Blade Aide. Bigger bulkier trailers like paddle tails dull the action of a Jackhammer in my opinion. The tapered body and offset segments of the Blade Aide let it do it’s thing and the trailer dances like crazy. Are these on your site?, I don't see them
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Re: Chatterbait trailer
[Re: Ken A.]
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02/11/21 01:06 PM
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tmd11111
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I know I'm in the minority here but I do not put a trailer on my bladed jigs most of the time. I feel like it dulls the erratic hunting action of the bait. Try this: Throw the bait out and reel it back steadily with no trailer. Observe the action. Now put your favorite trailer on it and do the same.
The thing that makes the Jackhammer so effective is that it wiggles left to right and then randomly "kicks' out to one side a little further about every 3-4 wiggles. This is why the Pros will pay $30 for special squarebills like the old original Wiggle Warts.
The larger boot-tail trailers dull a lot of this random kick so I don't use them. If I put a trailer on them it is the slim split tail Zoom bait.
If you want to put a boot-tail swim bait on a bladed jig save yourself $10 and buy the Chatterbait Custom or Project Z instead of the Jackhammer. You're not the only one who doesn't use a trailer. It may be a mental confidence thing but I think I get more bites without a trailer.
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