datguy.dev Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 Greetings, I was just curious if anyone uses trailers on chatterbaits? I know they're designed to produce a certain frequency. I've tested the feel of a grub trailer and it seemed to work. But I normally don't use a trailer... To use a trailer or not on chatterbaits, tis the question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimb8s Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 Trailers can add bouancy and changes the profile , caught lots of fish with and without but tend to use a trailer . Split tails , paddle tails , swimbaits and even length of the skirt will effect how the trailer does and doesn't work They are an effective bait either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 The good book says truth should come from the mouth of two or more witnesses. I'll second Swimb8s words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder419 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 I personally always use a trailer. I have yet to catch a fish without one BUT I use smaller chunkier trailers like 1/2 craws and beaver tails that I cut down. In my experience that gives them a "body target" to aim for, I do this for bass and northerns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 I use a trailer 90%+ of the time (the only time I don't is if I'm fishing for smaller bass or smallmouth). It acts like a rudder to keep the bait running true and "noise" for the bait to help the bass zero in via it's lateral line (especially in off color water where I use chatterbaits the most). Like Skidder I often cut down the length of the trailer so the bait doesn't get to long and get short strikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Trailer yes. Some pros even remove the skirt and go just with a trailer for a more finesse presentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kglassner Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) I like to make a big profile in the water, to maybe entice the big girls to bite ..I like using a craw trailer.. Edited February 17, 2020 by Kglassner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) I use the Zipper worm "Zipper Grub" rigged vertical... promo code gregc20 gets you 20% off Makes a great tail looking trailer. https://fishingcompleteinc.com/collections/zipper-worm-company/products/zipper-grub Edited February 17, 2020 by 21xdc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 Try a trailer with no skirt! You might get a big surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscatlildave Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 The Ripper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
