Favorite Bladed Jig Trailer
It’s not often that a bait comes around and revolutionizes bass fishing, but there is no arguing that Z-Man did just that when they released their Chatterbait in 2006. Now, it seems, every bait manufacturer has their version of this bait. I am not here to debate the merits of each bladed jig on the market. I want to talk to you about the best trailer if have found. When I first started fishing this bait, I was convinced I needed to put some sort of swim bait on as a trailer. As I experimented with different swim baits, I always felt like there was something just not right. Then I stumbled upon my go to trailer, and I have not looked back.
What is it, you may ask? Well, it is none other than the Kamikaze Swimon by Big Bite Baits. This trailer is the perfect complement to any bladed jig you may be fishing. Why? The answer is simple, it allows the bladed jig to do its thing without getting in the way. The blade on the jig imparts an action on the lure that allows the skirt to pulsate and imitate a bait fish. Most other trailers interfere with that action. The tail on the Kamikaze Smimon moves quite a bit, but instead of interfering it complements the action of the bladed jig. I am not exactly certain why this is, but I feel like it is the tiny holes in the fins. As an aside, that is something you must pay attention to when you are fishing this trailer. Those tiny holes will occasionally get caught on the hook of the bladed jig. While it is slightly annoying, it is a small price to pay for how great this trailer works.
Now let’s talk about size, color and rigging. This trailer comes in two sizes, 3.75” and 4.25”. The size of the bladed jig will determine the size of trailer you use. When it comes to color, they have something for everyone. I am partial to the pearl for most anything I am fishing with white in it. The Smoky Gold is great for imitating bait fish and the GP Flamethrower is awesome in the early spring when bass are keying on anything red. Check out the link below and you can see the other colors they offer. Regarding the rigging of this trailer, there is some debate as to which is most effective. First, you want to make sure that you give the bait enough room to swim, so I tend to have the hook come out after the third or fourth rib on the body. If you go too far down, it just doesn’t swim correctly. Also, you must decide if you want to have the tail swim horizontally or vertically. I understand the vertical tail makes it look more like a fish, but I prefer fishing horizontally. I feel this way for two reasons. First, I think it gives more of the illusion of a struggling bait fish. When you see a shad struggling in the water, it tends to be on its side. Second, I think the tail can get in the way of the hook. If a bass is chasing it has to open it’s mouth wide enough to clear the tail. If it hits the tail, it may close its mouth too soon and thus create a short strike.
I hope you have found this information helpful and it encourages you to give this trailer a shot the next time you throw your bladed jig. As a side note, the Kamikaze Swimon works great for your favorite spinner bait or swim jig as well.
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Tight lines – Steve Unger
