It 100% matters. I fish and have helped design jigs for many years. I only nose hook a chunk when I want to achieve one of four things:1) slow the rate of fall 2) Swim the jig or 3) bulk up the size of the bait- catch a bigger fish 4) fishing in current where little structure and I want my bait to wash. I thread a chunk when 1) I’m skipping a jig under docks or overhanging trees 2)when I want to make my jig have a smaller profile 3) fishing in current with structure. However- most (75%) of the time when I thread on a trailer I use a creature or a craw. After losing many fish over the years (with nose hooked chunks) when I roll jig under a tree, get a bite- set the hook, the fish comes out- opens its mouth and the jig flys out- only to realize that the chunk rolled up on the hook and didn’t allow for good penetration. For me- when I thread on the trailer- it eliminates this from happening.
I have always nose hooked chunks just because I am 65 years old and we mostly used pork trailers. It's habit but I'm rethinking that now. I will be trying threading next season.
My swimjigs always have a threaded on Keitech. All other jigs typically have a threaded 3” or 4” Chigger Craw. In fact, i got a 6lb 1oz northern largie today in 44 degree water on a Canterbury compact jig and 3” Chigger Craw. Also got a 4lber today on same set up.
Been fishing jigs a long time, im 75, threaded for grass in our area, nose for flipping trees and stumps, docks; either when casting to rip rap. I do get more short strikes nose hooked.
Back in the day, we won a team tournament in late Feb. using a 1/4 oz. Blk./Blu jig with a blk #10 pork frog. Tip hooked. 6 fish for 25.70 lbs. Water temp. 55-58. I prefer plastic worms and other plastics baits over jigs in the Summer.
I thread a chunck due to i use a 1oz jig for fast fall rate and stroking.i like the flappers to be closer to the hook, and the keeper keeps my trailer in place. I need a slower fall rate i go up in line size, and get more flare of the skirt. I use a bright trailer in stained water to see how fast the jig falls visually.and go up in weight if clear,down in.weight if stained and dirty.thx MSF!💥🎣🤠✌️
For me I would say about 75% threaded and 25% nose hook, Im a big dock and wood guy and I like that glide around docks but when I want to go straight into it, nose hook, great topic love anything jigs.
I thread all my trailers on Because I want to make the lure more compact and I avoid the fish nipping at the back only.. If I want a slower fall I'll use a smaller jig . In the Spring I will use a chunk trailer on a finesse jig simply because I don't want it to have a lot of action. In the summer when using a casting jig I will probably use a crawfish trailer and string it halfway up the curve in the hook so the pincers stand up. If I'm pitching or flipping I will use something much slimmer like a Yum speed craw to get through heavy cover.. On my swim jigs I like there to be more action so I will use some sort of crawl like a strike king rage craw.i have not pinned a chunk since the old days of pork.I will however be using a plastic chunk on the new secret black and yellow jig tip you gave us
I’ve just started fishing a chunk bait on a jig so I’ve been threading it on now mainly due to winter fishing where bass want a smaller bait. Great video sir as always!
Gteat very helpful info Only way I ever fished on the bottom or in very heavy cover for the last 35 years has been T-rigging soft plastics I am going to give fishing a skirted jig a try this year because while fishing one of my favorite long stretches of shorline back in late September that's is interspersed with patches of weeds and lilly pads and points both sides are lined with vegetation I was fishing chatter baits spinner baits poppers and jerk baits alog the edges of vegetation and frogs over and through the same vegetation This is a long stretch of shore line I know well and I rarely if ever get skunked and always catch a minimum of 3 to 4 bass in an evening or morning of fishing Well this evening desbite very favorable conditions I had zero action. Then along came a kid couldn't have been older than mid 20s with three baitcasters all set up with jigs wearing trailers and in about 1.5 hours of him fishing the edges of vegetation and large open areas between patches of vegetation with his jigs I watched as he caught at least 6 bass one was IMO a very respectable 4 pounder I decided then and there I would give jig fishing a 100% effort in 2024 So I researched what jig heads weights and colors would work best for the lakes I fish also bought a baitcasting rod specifically for fishing jigs (7'3" MHFA) as well as trailers for all jigs both chunk and craws. I should be wetting a line in a week or so. Thanks Matt for all your info its made me a better fisherman and yes I bought all my jigs and trailers from TWH using your link.
Never used a chunk in my life but I’m excited to try nose hooking them based on your insight when I think I need to manage a slower fall. Thanks so Matt. There’s only a few people that actually educate us based on situations and conditions. Keep hitting us with all the subtleties. Thanks Matt!
I have never nose hooked a trailer. I know that's what Randy B. says to do. I will play around with it next year. Right now I'm dragging finesse foorballs and small jigs staying as compact as l can.
I always nose hook a chunk, because I want that subtle action. All other trailers I will thread on. That nose threaded chunk has produced some giants when nothing else will...IDK
As a recreational fisherman I always wanted a more compact bait, my thoughts are based on just wanting to catch bass regardless of size, since I'm not trying to weight a big sack. But I never thought about fall rate so now I have to re-think nose hooking vs just threading..thanks Matt!
Haven't tried this yet, but how about try nose hooking, but use piece of plastic tubing (like the initial rig). Seems like it would make the trailer last longer and also allow it to swing horizontally better.
Good info and discussion piece for guys. Personally i dont use chunk style trailers on my jigs. I thread on 3" or 4" craws with the same thought process you described. These are the same craws that ill Texas rig and flip without the jig. For me its about K.I.S.S. Big fan of keeping things simple and more focus on rod/angling skills. Thanks for the vid.
In the winter up to spring I nose hook the zoom big salty chunk. Sometimes I think the bigger profile and slower fall helps to get inactive fish to bite. I guess bigger meal without having to use a lot of energy.
Matt I thread the Matt Heron FG along with compact flipping jig due to the shorter hook shank on both The opposite would be the tour level Pitching Jig that I nose hook due to the longer hook shank mostly chunks .
I definitely use both ways . In the Spring and Summer I like to tip my chucks from the spawn to the Fall transition . I will thread them if I'm fishing grass in the Summer . In the Winter I usually thread thread all my trailers . Then again , I'll thread it in the Winter if I'm pitching in the last grass remaining . Still love Uncle Josh Pork just tipped and flapping like crazy !!!
I have nose hooked a baby rage craw cut in half before around docks and it’s deadly. They crush it on the fall. But they also crush it threaded on, so they both work great. If the bass are aggressive I don’t think it matters to much. But I need to try it with chunk trailers and see if the bass react differently. Great informative video Matt!
That's some really good questions Matt. I have used them both ways but I tend to use the threaded trailer more. I really like throwing the football head jig and flipping jig.
Great topic Matt! I rig jigs both ways! Our waters are highly pressured so I prefer to thread the head on because as you said the hook is closer to the fish. I also like to put a small 3MM rattle in a Berkley chunk. In 45F or colder I like to fish a Keitech 3/8 or 1/2 ounce football jig with a 3” Easy Shiner as a trailer and rub KVD attractant on the jig. If you think you are fishing slow go slower! Did you see Uncle Josh pork frogs are back 😳
During the warm water period I am threading on a craw style trailer 90% of the time. In the winter I have largely gone to a twin tail style trailer threaded on or a spider jig trailer.
With those bigger trailers I thread them. With the say something Zoom tiny chunk or reg chunk I nose hook them. I don’t know if that’s right or wrong but I’ve done decent that way! Thanks as always for the videos Matt!!
I added 2 booyah jigs this off season. The weed guard on both are so stiff, it's almost impossible to thread them on straight, so I'll play with nose hooking them and see what happens.
I guess I’ve always favored craws & creatures over chunks. On the rare occasion that I used a chunk, I would nose hook it just like a pork craw or chunk. Chigger Craw, Zoom Ultra-vibe Speed Craw, V&M Craw, and GYB Flappin’ Hog are some of my favorites. I have started using them more lately after watching UA-cam videos on the subject.
Thanks for explaining the difference between threading & nose hooking the chunk trailer. I always was confused which way to hook it. It makes sense the way you explained it. Does it matter what side the chunk is facing when threading or nose hooking?? Stay Safe & God Bless!!!
Im a compact guy, suppose that is because im fishing for smallmouth 99% of the time . Either way with them chunks works good though its all about overall length to me.
I really don't ever use chunks for trailers.Just ordered a pack actually and gonna give it a try. I usually have swimbaits on my Swimjig trying to mimic Bluegills in the Grassy ponds I fish. Gonna have to branch out brotha Great vid 👍
Nose hook usually when it’s colder water or high sky’s. Threaded in warmer water usually the flapping action. Swim jigs I do both. Tell Berkley we need a smaller max scent chunk for finesse jigs.
I prefer to nose hook when can . I will trim the plastic down to still get the smaller profile. Also, different than most, I put the hook thru the flat side first. This slows the fall a bit as the legs won't kick up as fast. I still prefer pork over plastic however. As far a a swim jig, a loop knot will greatly effect the action of the trailer especially when you kill the bait.
When I nose hook a bait, it is mostly on a jig with a shorter shank hook like the Bitsy Bug or the Punisher Jigs models I use. Those don't have a trailer keeper so nose hooking makes more sense. I do it sparingly outside of this situation.
The only chunk style I use is uncle Josh’s porks. So those get a nose hook. 90% of my other trailer I thread them on but 10% of the time I’ll nose hook some, particularly some of the craws. I feel like the claws flare up a bit more when nose hooked.
I've only ever fished a pork chunks on on a jig . can't thread those on. I do thread on all my other Plastics though. Bill lowen won on Pickwick this year with the same jig and what look like the same threaded on chunk. Black and blue. I'm going to go through my Jigs and if I need some I'm going to try the Matt Heron jig. Apologies if I misspelled Matt's name.
Here up north I only fish smaller more compact baits. I will always nose hook a chunk. I want the movement. IF...the fish are slamming it on the initial fall I will thread it to make it last longer
When I was using Uncle Josh pork trailers I always nose-hooked them because it seemed to be the only way to fish them. Maybe people nose hook chunks because they’re used to doing it with the old pork trailers. For some reason I’ve never fished chunks.
Bear in mind that almost everything starts with an ALMOST. I almost always prefer a chunk to a craw or beaver. I almost always nose hook the chunk. When nose hooking, I almost always hook it behind the crosswise toothpick that I almost always insert in the nose of the chunk body. When I do use a craw or beaver, I almost always thread it onto the hook. The exception to the last part is when I am fishing a small jig and just use the head and claws of a craw style trailer as a chunk with more detail.
I'm old-school so i mostly nose hook my chunks like the pork days... threading is more of a new school thing ever since plastics started taking over so I'd thread when I want a smaller profile or when skippin jus like u said... my question is do u put fat side up or down when nose hooking or threading?
I've tried nose hooking chunks, but almost always thread a beaver on. Idk if its a confidence thing or what, but threading has always seemed to produce better.
Do you think there is a difference from where the claws on a craw style bait are positioned? For example, when you rig the chunk, the fatty part is facing the bottom of the jig and the claws are on top. A craw style bait like a chigger craw, the claws are on the sides or the middle. Do you think there is any difference in action from where the claws are positioned?
I've never threaded a chunk bait. I guess it's because I fished so much uncle Josh and they are nose hooked so I just thought that's how it was supposed to be. Now fishing a soft plastic craw trailer I'd cut the bait down and thread it on so the body of the craw was right at the end of the skirt. Baits seemed to last longer that way. But 90% of the time I've got an Uncle Josh on.
I loved their pork jerkbait. I hope they bring it back, I've lost all mine now from way back when. Those things in heavy cover where just a fish catching machine. Nose hooked them like a banjo minnow and stop go retrieve and hold on.
Although i grew up with them, I personally have gotten away from chunk trailers. If I want a slower fall I use a gew different Z-Mans, which one depends on profile and displacement I want. For faster fall often go to Zoom Z Craw, brush hog, or Z Hog.
I take both routes for some of the exact reasons you brought up, but if I am throwing a max scent chunk I always thread as it tears off too easily with the nose hook.
when do you use rattles in your jig fishing with the trailers nose hook or thread hook ,in the south we use alot of rattle jigs in the winter time I just would like to know which is better the tread hood or nose hook
Spot on again, Matt. Great information. Nobody has explained that as well to me in the 2.5 years I have been watching these videos. My question is can you achieve somewhat similar results to what you described by threading everything but using big and small versions of the same type trailers or by using large do-nothing trailers versus smaller heavy kickers and the other way around? I would appreciate your clarification on that point.
I never nose hook like that because if it gets turned around it can ball up and obstruct the hookset. I do however start to thread it then come out the middle instead of going all the way down the shank so it ends up in the same place as just nose hooking.
I skip jigs a lot and I find myself constantly having to adjust the threaded beaver style trailer on my hook. Not so much when nose hooking the trailer but it doesn't skip as well and tears up much more often. How do you keep the threaded trailer in place while skipping ?
It 100% matters. I fish and have helped design jigs for many years.
I only nose hook a chunk when I want to achieve one of four things:1) slow the rate of fall 2) Swim the jig or 3) bulk up the size of the bait- catch a bigger fish 4) fishing in current where little structure and I want my bait to wash. I thread a chunk when 1) I’m skipping a jig under docks or overhanging trees 2)when I want to make my jig have a smaller profile 3) fishing in current with structure.
However- most (75%) of the time when I thread on a trailer I use a creature or a craw. After losing many fish over the years (with nose hooked chunks) when I roll jig under a tree, get a bite- set the hook, the fish comes out- opens its mouth and the jig flys out- only to realize that the chunk rolled up on the hook and didn’t allow for good penetration. For me- when I thread on the trailer- it eliminates this from happening.
thanks for sharing! Great info!
I have always nose hooked chunks just because I am 65 years old and we mostly used pork trailers. It's habit but I'm rethinking that now. I will be trying threading next season.
Thanks for sharing!
I use a threaded profile because it work better for me skipping under trees & docks. Great video. Thanks and good luck.
Thanks for sharing
I grew up old school. I nose hook chunk baits. Big salty/salty pro chunks are a staple especially in the winter.
Thanks for sharing!
Trimmed up jig skirt I thread. Full skirt I nose hook... good topic!
Nice!
My swimjigs always have a threaded on Keitech.
All other jigs typically have a threaded 3” or 4” Chigger Craw. In fact, i got a 6lb 1oz northern largie today in 44 degree water on a Canterbury compact jig and 3” Chigger Craw. Also got a 4lber today on same set up.
Good on ya👍
Giant!
I have a lot of confidence in chunk style trailers. I thread them in but I should experiment with nose hooking.
Go for it
Thanks again, I’m going to Pickwick this week and planning to try to learn how to jig fish.
good luck!
Been fishing jigs a long time, im 75, threaded for grass in our area, nose for flipping trees and stumps, docks; either when casting to rip rap. I do get more short strikes nose hooked.
Thanks for sharing!
Back in the day, we won a team tournament in late Feb. using a 1/4 oz. Blk./Blu jig with a blk #10 pork frog. Tip hooked. 6 fish for 25.70 lbs. Water temp. 55-58. I prefer plastic worms and other plastics baits over jigs in the Summer.
That is awesome!
I thread a chunck due to i use a 1oz jig for fast fall rate and stroking.i like the flappers to be closer to the hook, and the keeper keeps my trailer in place. I need a slower fall rate i go up in line size, and get more flare of the skirt. I use a bright trailer in stained water to see how fast the jig falls visually.and go up in weight if clear,down in.weight if stained and dirty.thx MSF!💥🎣🤠✌️
Awesome!
For me I would say about 75% threaded and 25% nose hook, Im a big dock and wood guy and I like that glide around docks but when I want to go straight into it, nose hook, great topic love anything jigs.
thanks for sharing!
I thread all my trailers on Because I want to make the lure more compact and I avoid the fish nipping at the back only.. If I want a slower fall I'll use a smaller jig . In the Spring I will use a chunk trailer on a finesse jig simply because I don't want it to have a lot of action. In the summer when using a casting jig I will probably use a crawfish trailer and string it halfway up the curve in the hook so the pincers stand up. If I'm pitching or flipping I will use something much slimmer like a Yum speed craw to get through heavy cover.. On my swim jigs I like there to be more action so I will use some sort of crawl like a strike king rage craw.i have not pinned a chunk since the old days of pork.I will however be using a plastic chunk on the new secret black and yellow jig tip you gave us
thanks for sharing!
Nose hook all the way… and yes chucks still work!!! I’ve caught so many big fish flipping a jig & chunk in FL!!!!
Right on
I’ve just started fishing a chunk bait on a jig so I’ve been threading it on now mainly due to winter fishing where bass want a smaller bait. Great video sir as always!
thanks for sharing!
Gteat very helpful info
Only way I ever fished on the bottom or in very heavy cover for the last 35 years has been T-rigging soft plastics
I am going to give fishing a skirted jig a try this year because while fishing one of my favorite long stretches of shorline back in late September that's is interspersed with patches of weeds and lilly pads and points both sides are lined with vegetation I was fishing chatter baits spinner baits poppers and jerk baits alog the edges of vegetation and frogs over and through the same vegetation
This is a long stretch of shore line I know well and I rarely if ever get skunked and always catch a minimum of 3 to 4 bass in an evening or morning of fishing
Well this evening desbite very favorable conditions I had zero action. Then along came a kid couldn't have been older than mid 20s with three baitcasters all set up with jigs wearing trailers and in about 1.5 hours of him fishing the edges of vegetation and large open areas between patches of vegetation with his jigs I watched as he caught at least 6 bass one was IMO a very respectable 4 pounder
I decided then and there I would give jig fishing a 100% effort in 2024
So I researched what jig heads weights and colors would work best for the lakes I fish also bought a baitcasting rod specifically for fishing jigs (7'3" MHFA) as well as trailers for all jigs both chunk and craws.
I should be wetting a line in a week or so.
Thanks Matt for all your info its made me a better fisherman and yes I bought all my jigs and trailers from TWH using your link.
Thanks for supporting the channel!
Never used a chunk in my life but I’m excited to try nose hooking them based on your insight when I think I need to manage a slower fall. Thanks so Matt. There’s only a few people that actually educate us based on situations and conditions. Keep hitting us with all the subtleties. Thanks Matt!
Thanks!
I have never nose hooked a trailer. I know that's what Randy B. says to do. I will play around with it next year. Right now I'm dragging finesse foorballs and small jigs staying as compact as l can.
Good luck!
That's was the only option with pork, that was original jig n pig, ...
I’ve always threaded my trailers and never used chunks. You’ve made some great points. I’m excited to expand on this!
Glad it was helpful!
I always nose hook a chunk, because I want that subtle action. All other trailers I will thread on. That nose threaded chunk has produced some giants when nothing else will...IDK
thanks for sharing!
I still use both absolutely, but have not tried nose hooking a chunk on a swim jig. I will this coming new year.
Great job Matt
Good luck!
As a recreational fisherman I always wanted a more compact bait, my thoughts are based on just wanting to catch bass regardless of size, since I'm not trying to weight a big sack. But I never thought about fall rate so now I have to re-think nose hooking vs just threading..thanks Matt!
Thanks for watching!
I've ask this question often! Thank you for having this conversation.
Any time!
both. sometimes it depends on the size of the presentation and fall speed. sometimes, its my last chunk and i gots to stretch the trailer use.
great point!
I usually just tip it for bigger presentation but i put a piece of worm on first so it doesn't slide down.
thanks for sharing!
Thanks I never really understood what was the difference. As usual u are a great teacher!!
Thank you! 😃
Haven't tried this yet, but how about try nose hooking, but use piece of plastic tubing (like the initial rig). Seems like it would make the trailer last longer and also allow it to swing horizontally better.
thanks for sharing!
Perfect timing 😀 I’m fixing to order a couple packs of chunks and wasn’t sure the best way to rig them on a jig.
Glad I could help
Good info and discussion piece for guys. Personally i dont use chunk style trailers on my jigs. I thread on 3" or 4" craws with the same thought process you described. These are the same craws that ill Texas rig and flip without the jig. For me its about K.I.S.S. Big fan of keeping things simple and more focus on rod/angling skills. Thanks for the vid.
KISS is a good way to go!
In the winter up to spring I nose hook the zoom big salty chunk. Sometimes I think the bigger profile and slower fall helps to get inactive fish to bite. I guess bigger meal without having to use a lot of energy.
Good point!
Matt I thread the Matt Heron FG along with compact flipping jig due to the shorter hook shank on both
The opposite would be the tour level Pitching Jig that I nose hook due to the longer hook shank mostly chunks .
thanks for sharing!
I definitely use both ways . In the Spring and Summer I like to tip my chucks from the spawn to the Fall transition . I will thread them if I'm fishing grass in the Summer . In the Winter I usually thread thread all my trailers . Then again , I'll thread it in the Winter if I'm pitching in the last grass remaining . Still love Uncle Josh Pork just tipped and flapping like crazy !!!
Thanks for sharing!
I have nose hooked a baby rage craw cut in half before around docks and it’s deadly. They crush it on the fall. But they also crush it threaded on, so they both work great. If the bass are aggressive I don’t think it matters to much. But I need to try it with chunk trailers and see if the bass react differently. Great informative video Matt!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing with the rest of us!
I like to thread it on just because I like a more compact presentation
thanks!
I do both but usually thread it!
thanks for sharing!
That's some really good questions Matt. I have used them both ways but I tend to use the threaded trailer more. I really like throwing the football head jig and flipping jig.
Thanks for watching!
Agree with. Depends on situation. Great channel.
Thanks!
Great topic Matt! I rig jigs both ways! Our waters are highly pressured so I prefer to thread the head on because as you said the hook is closer to the fish. I also like to put a small 3MM rattle in a Berkley chunk. In 45F or colder I like to fish a Keitech 3/8 or 1/2 ounce football jig with a 3” Easy Shiner as a trailer and rub KVD attractant on the jig. If you think you are fishing slow go slower!
Did you see Uncle Josh pork frogs are back 😳
I did...not sure they are the same unfortunately
I mostly thread them on but have been experimenting with nose hooking. I have noticed that I go through more trailers nose hooking
Thanks for sharing!
During the warm water period I am threading on a craw style trailer 90% of the time. In the winter I have largely gone to a twin tail style trailer threaded on or a spider jig trailer.
thanks for sharing!
With those bigger trailers I thread them. With the say something Zoom tiny chunk or reg chunk I nose hook them. I don’t know if that’s right or wrong but I’ve done decent that way! Thanks as always for the videos Matt!!
thanks for watching!
I nose hook them and I always put a toothpick through the nose of the trailer to help it from ripping out.
interesting
I nose hook and peg with tooth pick, cut the head short for shorter profile but still peg it.
thanks for sharing!
I always thread them on. I think I might try nose hooking them next year. Love Dirty jigs too.
Me too!
Alabama shake? Sounds like something I would like to know more about. I have never heard or though about nose hooking.
here is a video i did on it ua-cam.com/video/OaugwHateIg/v-deo.html
I added 2 booyah jigs this off season. The weed guard on both are so stiff, it's almost impossible to thread them on straight, so I'll play with nose hooking them and see what happens.
you can trim the weedguard back some
I guess I’ve always favored craws & creatures over chunks. On the rare occasion that I used a chunk, I would nose hook it just like a pork craw or chunk. Chigger Craw, Zoom Ultra-vibe Speed Craw, V&M Craw, and GYB Flappin’ Hog are some of my favorites. I have started using them more lately after watching UA-cam videos on the subject.
all good trailers!
Both bro; just whatever you're feeling in the moment and what goes best with the profile
confidence is king!
Thanks for explaining the difference between threading & nose hooking the chunk trailer. I always was confused which way to hook it. It makes sense the way you explained it. Does it matter what side the chunk is facing when threading or nose hooking?? Stay Safe & God Bless!!!
Glad to help!
Im a compact guy, suppose that is because im fishing for smallmouth 99% of the time . Either way with them chunks works good though its all about overall length to me.
Thanks for sharing!
Awesome video thanks for the tips. I only nose hook on a swim jig.
Right on
If I'm using a chunk it's always going to be tipped as I want that big profile. I'll thread a Guido bug or a 709 craw on if I want a compact jig.
thanks for sharing!
I normally thread on a craw bait, I've never have used a pork trailer, but I have heard it does make a difference as to what you said.
give it a try!
I want you to do a video on drug shot with a sinker on the bottom of the line in the hook Middle where you can just have you want to do
ok
Makes so much sense what ur saying too , I’m going to try it too
Thanks!
I thread mine on and I base it on my study of crawfish do to the fact that crawfish never dive straight down, they always glide down.
very cool!
I’m a threader . I have seen videos of Randy Blaukat going nose hook with some kind of porc 🐷 trailer , i’m sure you already know it 😀
yep
I really don't ever use chunks for trailers.Just ordered a pack actually and gonna give it a try. I usually have swimbaits on my Swimjig trying to mimic Bluegills in the Grassy ponds I fish. Gonna have to branch out brotha Great vid 👍
Good Luck!
Love chunks, usually thread them on except when fishing for bigger bass. Some reservoirs have bigger crawdads.
THanks for sharing!
Nose hook usually when it’s colder water or high sky’s. Threaded in warmer water usually the flapping action. Swim jigs I do both. Tell Berkley we need a smaller max scent chunk for finesse jigs.
we do need a little one
I always thread my jig trailers. Hope you are doing great, Matt. I do not use chunks. Chunk issue
Haha!
I prefer to nose hook when can . I will trim the plastic down to still get the smaller profile. Also, different than most, I put the hook thru the flat side first. This slows the fall a bit as the legs won't kick up as fast. I still prefer pork over plastic however. As far a a swim jig, a loop knot will greatly effect the action of the trailer especially when you kill the bait.
Nice!
When I nose hook a bait, it is mostly on a jig with a shorter shank hook like the Bitsy Bug or the Punisher Jigs models I use. Those don't have a trailer keeper so nose hooking makes more sense. I do it sparingly outside of this situation.
thanks for sharing!
The only chunk style I use is uncle Josh’s porks. So those get a nose hook. 90% of my other trailer I thread them on but 10% of the time I’ll nose hook some, particularly some of the craws. I feel like the claws flare up a bit more when nose hooked.
I agree
I really like a longer trailer too if I thread , on say a chigger craw or paca, any threads
Good point!
Thread mostly haven't had much luck the other way appreciate .
Thanks for sharing!
More of a nose picker. Seriously Matt, always learn so much here! Thanks!!:)))
Hahah! Thanks for watching!
On a chunk I like nose hooking a lil more but on any other I thread
Thanks for sharing!
I've only ever fished a pork chunks on on a jig . can't thread those on. I do thread on all my other Plastics though. Bill lowen won on Pickwick this year with the same jig and what look like the same threaded on chunk. Black and blue.
I'm going to go through my Jigs and if I need some I'm going to try the Matt Heron jig. Apologies if I misspelled Matt's name.
Thats a good jig
Here up north I only fish smaller more compact baits. I will always nose hook a chunk. I want the movement. IF...the fish are slamming it on the initial fall I will thread it to make it last longer
Thanks for sharing!
When I was using Uncle Josh pork trailers I always nose-hooked them because it seemed to be the only way to fish them. Maybe people nose hook chunks because they’re used to doing it with the old pork trailers. For some reason I’ve never fished chunks.
I agree
Bear in mind that almost everything starts with an ALMOST. I almost always prefer a chunk to a craw or beaver. I almost always nose hook the chunk. When nose hooking, I almost always hook it behind the crosswise toothpick that I almost always insert in the nose of the chunk body. When I do use a craw or beaver, I almost always thread it onto the hook. The exception to the last part is when I am fishing a small jig and just use the head and claws of a craw style trailer as a chunk with more detail.
theres never a 100% right answer in fishing
It depends on how much bulk and action I want. Threading it makes a more compact bait
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Both. I typically thread a claw chunk, but hang a frog/hawg chunk.
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It depends on the day, body of water and time of year . It seams little fish will hit a nose hooked chunk in the spring .
interesting
I use both ways
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I always thread, only because the lake I fish is clear and pressured. Compact seems to get more bites.
Definitely makes it more compact
Nose hook. I also only use uncle josh. Now that they are back, gave away all my plastics trailers
sounds good to me!
I'm old-school so i mostly nose hook my chunks like the pork days... threading is more of a new school thing ever since plastics started taking over so I'd thread when I want a smaller profile or when skippin jus like u said... my question is do u put fat side up or down when nose hooking or threading?
fat side down
if I am using chunks I almost always nose hook it. If I want a smaller profile I usually will thread on a craw style instead of a chunk
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@@MattStefanFishing Thank you. I really enjoy the channel!
I've tried nose hooking chunks, but almost always thread a beaver on. Idk if its a confidence thing or what, but threading has always seemed to produce better.
confidence is king!
Do you think there is a difference from where the claws on a craw style bait are positioned? For example, when you rig the chunk, the fatty part is facing the bottom of the jig and the claws are on top. A craw style bait like a chigger craw, the claws are on the sides or the middle. Do you think there is any difference in action from where the claws are positioned?
I like the fat side down
I’ve always threaded. I’ve just started using jig more. No real luck with them yet.
keep trying
keep trying it will come with big rewards for big bass they love jigs just be patience you willl know good luck .
I like to thread my chunks on because I think it looks more realistic and compact
I agree with that
I have gotten hook on the trashmaster where i thread it on the keeper
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i still use pork beats them all good vid
pork is really good!
I tend to thread unless it’s pork. Just always have? Good question though!
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I always thread it on.
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I've never threaded a chunk bait. I guess it's because I fished so much uncle Josh and they are nose hooked so I just thought that's how it was supposed to be. Now fishing a soft plastic craw trailer I'd cut the bait down and thread it on so the body of the craw was right at the end of the skirt. Baits seemed to last longer that way. But 90% of the time I've got an Uncle Josh on.
I love uncle josh frogs!
I loved their pork jerkbait. I hope they bring it back, I've lost all mine now from way back when. Those things in heavy cover where just a fish catching machine. Nose hooked them like a banjo minnow and stop go retrieve and hold on.
Although i grew up with them, I personally have gotten away from chunk trailers. If I want a slower fall I use a gew different Z-Mans, which one depends on profile and displacement I want. For faster fall often go to Zoom Z Craw, brush hog, or Z Hog.
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I take both routes for some of the exact reasons you brought up, but if I am throwing a max scent chunk I always thread as it tears off too easily with the nose hook.
that can be a problem
Hi Matt. What is the best lure/plastic to use on the northeast cold hudson river winter smallies?
A small finesse jig or a ned rig are hard to beat
I do both. According to what Im fishing.
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when do you use rattles in your jig fishing with the trailers nose hook or thread hook ,in the south we use alot of rattle jigs in the winter time I just would like to know which is better the tread hood or nose hook
I use a rattle coller and at that point i dont think it matters much which way you hook the trailer with rattles
@@MattStefanFishing thanks love your videos keep up the great work
Spot on again, Matt. Great information. Nobody has explained that as well to me in the 2.5 years I have been watching these videos. My question is can you achieve somewhat similar results to what you described by threading everything but using big and small versions of the same type trailers or by using large do-nothing trailers versus smaller heavy kickers and the other way around? I would appreciate your clarification on that point.
yes i would say you can achieve similar results. you just need to be cognizant of how each trailer affects a bait when hooked differently
Excelente explicación, saludos!!!
Thanks!
Nose hooked pork for obvious reasons but pretty much always thread on plastics
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I never nose hook like that because if it gets turned around it can ball up and obstruct the hookset.
I do however start to thread it then come out the middle instead of going all the way down the shank so it ends up in the same place as just nose hooking.
It will slide down at times
I skip jigs a lot and I find myself constantly having to adjust the threaded beaver style trailer on my hook. Not so much when nose hooking the trailer but it doesn't skip as well and tears up much more often. How do you keep the threaded trailer in place while skipping ?
the jigs i use have good bait keepers on them and its not an issue
Super glue
Matt, what about with finesse jigs?
same for me with finesse jigs, just much smaller trailers