Chunk trailers are fairly inexpensive and they hold up well on the back of a bass jig. There are many manufacturers out there that make a variety of styles, sizes and colors of plastic chunk trailers, which gives anglers many options for pairing their jig with the perfect trailer.
Fishing With Bass Jigs & Chunk Trailers
You can hop these baits along all types of bottoms since the bass jig has a very thick weed guard that prevents you from getting hung up when fishing around rocks, wood and scattered vegetation. Some anglers like to flip and pitch them around cover. You can also drag them along the bottom slowly. They are great baits for putting quality largemouth bass in the boat.
What Sizes are Best for Largemouth Bass Fishing?
Most chunk trailers will be in the 2 to 3.5 inch range, however, you don’t necessarily need a large chunk trailer to target big largemouth bass. If your bass jig is a good size, you just need a chunk trailer to complement your jig. In many cases, the 2.5 to 3 inch chunk trailers will be perfect for numbers and quality bass too. Some anglers like to upside and go bigger though and there are some very nice chunk trailers on the market that are larger than 3 inches.
How to Rig Chunk Trailers
Rigging chunk trailers is super easy. Find one that fits your bass jig and slowly slide it onto the hook.
