Dougs Custom Lures 2.5" OG Chunk Trailer
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Dougs Custom Lures 2.5" OG Chunk Trailer
On-the-water overview (demo copy)
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Specs & build (demo copy)
Specs & build (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Best ways to fish it (demo)
Swim Jig Trailer
Shallow grass, slow roll
Texas Rig
Pitching to cover
Ball Jig Head
Dragging sand or rock
Split Shot
Natural subtle glides
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.
