Dougs Custom Lures 2.5" inch OG Chunk Trailer
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Dougs Custom Lures
Dougs Custom Lures 2.5" inch OG Chunk Trailer
Use as a trailer on:
How, where, and why to fish it
Arky / Flipping Jig (3/8–1/2 oz)
When & where: Heavy cover (laydowns, grass edges, docks) or tight targets.
How: Short, controlled pitches. Let it pendulum; then small rod pops to make the claws breathe.
Why this trailer: Compact bulk with moderate flap = deliberate fall without overpowering the skirt on pressured fish/cold fronts.
Tuning: If bites are nips, trim one rib off the head to tighten the fall; if mats are thick, trim a little more for a denser profile.
Football Jig (3/8–1/2 oz)
When & where: Rock points, transitions, and gravel flats.
How: Slow drag + small hops; pause on the lip of a drop or when you feel shell/rock changes.
Why this trailer: Claws tick without helicoptering, imitating a defensive craw.
Tuning: If the bottom is ultra-clean, leave full length for more water push; on snaggy rock, trim the corners of the head to reduce fouling.
Finesse / Compact Jig (1/4–3/8 oz)
When & where: Bluebird days, post-fronts, high pressure, clear water.
How: Cast, let settle, then subtle 3–6" lifts; avoid sweeping hops.
Why this trailer: Adds meat to a compact frame without extra thump; the skirt stays the star.
Tuning: Downsize to lighter wire hooks and 8–12 lb fluoro around sparse cover.
Swim Jig (1/4–3/8 oz)
When & where: Sparse grass lanes, outside weed edges, shallow flats.
How: Steady retrieve just ticking the tops; quick handle pop to clear grass.
Why this trailer: Minimal flap preserves a smooth swim profile for pressured fish.
Tuning: If fish follow but don’t commit, speed up slightly or add a 1-second kill halfway back.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- Rib trim: Remove 1–2 ribs to speed the fall through cover; leave full length for more hang time.
- Claw taper: Slightly taper claw tips for a tighter quiver in cold water.
- Scent/lock: A dab of gel scent and a dot of super glue at the keeper extend life and confidence.
- Punching use: When punching, pair with a streamlined head; trimming for density helps it get through.
Bladed Jig (Chatterbait) — minimalist option
When & where: Stained water, around grass when you want blade vibration but a low-appendage profile.
How: Slow roll with blade ticking vegetation; mix in quarter-turn pops.
Why: Bulks the bait without extra drag; good when fish swipe short.
Dial it in
Water Clarity Matrix
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Green pumpkin variants; brown/purple; watermelon red when the sun is high.
- Stained (2–6 ft): Black/blue; GP black flake; junebug in low light.
- Dirty (<2 ft): Black/blue, solid darks; consider a touch of chartreuse on the skirt, not the trailer.
Light & Weather
- Sunny: Natural browns/greens; subtle flake.
- Cloudy/Windy: Darker solids or high-contrast coreshots; let the skirt carry contrast.
- Cold front: Downsize to finesse/compact jigs; keep colors natural.
Cover & Bottom
- Rock/Gravel: Browns, GP-based craw hues.
- Wood/Leaf litter: Green pumpkin, black-based hues.
- Grass: Green pumpkin, GP blue; keep the trailer subtle so the skirt breathes.
Seasonal Cues
- Pre-spawn: Darker high-contrast (black/blue) around wood and staging rock.
- Spawn/Post: More natural craw hues; short hops near bedding perimeters.
- Summer: Drag on offshore rock/edges; rotate GP ↔ black/blue by light/wind.
- Fall: Speed up on flats; “brown/purple” and GP variants pair well with shad-driven skirts.
Primary imitation = crawfish in a defensive stance. Let the skirt color handle “match vs contrast;” the trailer’s job is profile + subtle flap.
Specs & Build
- Length: 2.5" (63.5 mm)
- Profile: Classic chunk with wide claws; moderate flap
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic
- Best Pairings: Flipping/Arky (3/8–1/2), Football (3/8–1/2), Finesse/Compact (1/4–3/8), Swim (1/4–3/8)
- Availability: Ships in 1–2 business days from Cedar Falls, Iowa or Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- SKU: DCL-OG-CHUNK-TRAILER-SU
Care & Storage
Keep flat in original clam to preserve claw shape. Do not store with bleeding colors. Compatible with most gel scents.
Proof & Community
On‑the‑Water Notes
- Rock points & transitions: slow-drag + micro-hops; pause on changes.
- Cold-front/high pressure: compact jig + subtle lifts; avoid big rod sweeps.
- Grass lanes: steady swim, tick the tops; add a 1-sec kill.
Q&A (seeded)
Q: When would I pick the OG Chunk over a high-action craw?
A: When fish are pressured, water is cold/clear, or when you want the skirt to carry most of the motion.
Q: Trim tips for mats?
A: Remove 1–2 ribs for density; keep claws intact for a compact “craw defense” look.
