Double Your Spinnerbait Hookups With This Simple Trick

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I was born and raised in Chicago, but after working 12 years in the financial Industry regulating the futures and options markets at the CME/CBOT I decided to pursue my passion fishing professional tournaments and left my full time corporate job. At that point, I moved to Junction City, WI with my wife Sara and two boys Hank and Duke. I've been fishing professionally since 2011 and full-time since 2015. I've qualified for seven MLF Championships and won roughly a half million in tournament winnings at the professional level.

[@shannonkirby9295]

Mine has already went up 10,000 % since I started watching you. Thank you again. I use a small paddletail trailer on a spinnerbait

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good!

[@erichildreth7562]

I have used these split tail worms for spinnerbaits before but I never knew really why and your explanation really makes a lot of sense!! Thank you!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikeantes9597]

Great tip also adds scent and feels a little more life like clamping down on that rather than a piece of metal.I will do the same with a buzz bait great tip Matt thanks for sharing

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@hookedonbassncats]

This answers allot for me, thanks Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Happy to help!

[@wolverinex4243]

If you want pulsating, do a trailer made of feathers for your trailer hook. Just make sure your trailer hook is set on the main hook. Eh, these kids say I'm a rookie.

[@MattStefanFishing]

marabou works way better than feathers

[@5.7.0bassin2]

I'll say to that's a perfect trailer to for that war eagle cuz of the way the hooks are I'll have to pick a pack up cuz I love a war eagle

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching

[@19empire85]

I like to experiment alot but I probably run a powerbait grub or zoom fat Albert 90% of the time as a trailer on spinnrbaits and on swimjigs too. I like being able to mix and make more complex colors by adding a trailer, I rarely match color of bait and trailer exact. Also scent if I'm running Berkeley grubs which I prefer. Deffinatly going to try what you talked about this spring though too, and it'll be nice to have a use for my trailer even after it gets its tail bit off haha also ive never used one of those actual split tail spinnerbait trailers for the same reasons you mentioned, but I might have to pick up a pack if I see them somewhere now.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@ham5765]

good shit!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@MichaelSwirzewski]

man, my pop always used hart spinnerbaits& he always put that split tail trailer on it.- me, I use an easy shiner, but I chop off the boot so it dont swim. gives mebulk+ profile w/o killing action or messing w my direction changes.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharng!

[@kurtplank9772]

Why not just use a ned rig worm 🤔

[@MattStefanFishing]

you could give it a try

[@MichaelSwirzewski]

kid baits when i was there in the 80's: manns' jelly worm. floating rapala, jitterbug. stanley jig.

[@MattStefanFishing]

good ones!

[@MichaelBrown-um3mv]

MATT thats a excellent video explaining everything. Just for bulk , i never heard that before . Your the 1st. Terrific. For sure i will give in a try . I always used the 4in. Brown + orange twister tail for action on all my different colors spinnerbaits. My absolute favorite lure . Willow leafs . A great lesson for all of us from you .

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@erniebrightfishing]

Sometimes a boot tail.is a necessity on spinnerbaits. If you look at how they run underwater. A lot yend to run at an angle and not straight on. The boot tail creates drag in turn causing it to run straight. Only on some spinnerbaits. I learned this watchimg underwater video. Some spinnerbaits run pretty straigjt though and iight do like you and just use a chunk of plastic. If you look underwater at a split tail it damces man. I mean more tha youd think. Because of the blades vibration. Check put some footage and think it over but dont over think it. Lol. Great video matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@vincentlivoti4184]

Hi Matt I've been using those split tail trailers for years. Used to use the Cabela's brand. Ever since I watched Hank Parker win the classic on his Mann's spinnerbait. Hank used to use a very similar trailer. For a period of time. I did not use those trailers. I do recall maybe I didn't catch as many fish. Although I always ran a cheater hook whenever possible on my spinnerbaits taking that lesson from KVD. I started using those trailers again. I agree about the boottail trailers and such. Up here in New York where I fish most of the reservoirs are crystal clear. You can see easily 20 to 30 ft down. I try and keep my spinnerbaits. Very natural looking and compact because I feel I get more bites.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@FishOn1]

Never considered that aspect, but it does make sense. I tend to use a boot tail swimbait most of the time, but maybe I’ll try your way.

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try!

[@LUE68]

That's great info and assume it applies to chatterbait too. I like to prerig my tackle with trailers like above mentioned and jigs. The 2 I don't prerig are Maxscent and Zman. Elaztech doesn't playwell in the tacklebox and I'm afraid the maxscent will dry out. Do u prerig ur maxscent or have same concern?

[@MattStefanFishing]

i hold off on rigging them until im in the boat for the same reasons

[@jeffabbey1057]

Great info Matt!! You sold me with your logic and expertise. Keep on hawgin'......

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@notsure8327]

This is really interesting. You don’t use boot tails and hear I am running spinnerbaits with ONLY a swimbait and no skirt. Or a Shad color curly tail grub with a red fish jig spinner attached, like a scaled up beetle spin. Sounds crazy but I caught so many 4-5s out of our 7 acre pond as a kid on them that I’ve started using it again, and it definitely catches numbers. Awesome video, definitely going to try this on my standard spinnerbaits

[@MattStefanFishing]

That is awesome!

[@johndynneson662]

You. Think 🤔 the Max scent helps with the hook up time. Hang on a little longer. 🤔🤔

[@MattStefanFishing]

yes

[@robertstone3417]

Enjoy the video? You just made my day with that solid and believable information. Thank you again! Are you sure you aren't using that Maxscent aroma to increase your hook-up to boat landing ratio? lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

you never know haha

[@Jason_Emry_Fishing]

The plastic chunk or small stick worm on the spinnerbait allows the bass to inhale the bait with ease versus not allowing the bass to inhale a broken up skirt. Vacuum effort. Try vacuuming a ball full of holes then vacuum up a ball that is solid. The one with holes is harder to pick up with the vacuum. The solid one is picked up with ease. This vacuum effect is what the bass are doing when they hit the spinnerbait or buzzbait!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thats a great analogy thanks for sharing!

[@williamgould2470]

The split tail trailer is my number one trailer I use on all my spinnerbates, buzz Bates, And vibrating jigs. I never have to use a trailer hook.. I don't like the long strands of skirt on my Baits.. I will also use a color which offsets some of the color in my spinnerbait skirts To give the Bates more attraction. There is a color in between the white and yellow that I use the most. It is lime colored.. If it's not broke don't fix it.

[@MattStefanFishing]

its a good one!

[@gregphelps1989]

Mind blowing tip for sure. Makes so much sense. Not in a millon years would I have thought of that!!! Great tip

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@davidderrick9372]

Hey Matt what color war eagle is that? Almost all of my spinner baits are war Eagle because honestly I consider them to be the best lol but anyways I watched this video and noticed that I had never seen that color war Eagle before. Do you have any idea what color that is called? Thanks in advance Matt! Keep on doing what you’re doing bud!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Its called Shiny shad - www.tacklewarehouse.com/War_Eagle_Nickel_Spinnerbait_Double_Willow_/descpage-WENSDW.html?from=MSFG

[@jimk4267]

If you would have said anything besides a split-tail eel I would have disagreed. The small eel lets the spinnerbait do what it is supposed to. Erratic action. A large curl or boot tail trailer dulls the action of the spinnerbait and absorbs vibration. I actually prefer to NOT have the skirt cover the legs. Just the 2 appendages provides the right action to attract the fish to the hook. Great topic

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing with us!

[@ScottCooperOutdoors]

Same thing I've done for years. I actually don't care what plastic or profile, as long as it give bulk so the fish can suck it in.

[@MattStefanFishing]

right on!

[@mikethetoolman8776]

IF I even use a trailer, it is usually a blue glimmer white split tail. best I have found in SW OHIO area-- salted one from zoom or bass pro house brand

[@MattStefanFishing]

very cool thanks for sharing!

[@toddweller6527]

let me tell you a secret,,,yes cut down the skirts,,,and use smaller trailers,,,,you will catch way more fish,,,split tails have used down south for 30 plus years,,,,your show is awsome

[@MattStefanFishing]

thank you for the tip!

[@richerwin6397]

I've tried to tell this to folks for decades. A bass' strike is comparable to a vacuum trying to suck up a drill bit vs. a ping pong ball. I super glue used tube lures matching the skirt color onto my spinnerbaits.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@makcatchem9614]

Hello this is off topic of this video but I was really interested in if you could make a video of drag settings four different techniques. No one seems to make videos about that the only time you hear about drag is when flipping and pitching everybody seems the lock their drag down other than that you don't hear much about how for what is the proper tension setting on certain types of techniques

[@MattStefanFishing]

good suggestion! THanks!

[@rvfishingyet]

Cool conversation. Your explanation for having some bulk for suction on the hook end makes some sense. Thanks for the video

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@patricknoll4637]

Smart video as always! Great to hear the hookup increase, factor, i I have so many bags of those split tails, use them all the time. It i want to keep the bait up i use the Mr Twister split double

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good stuff!

[@roberthayford2004]

This is just an observation, but, if you’re adding material to the spinner bait, but it does not extend past the tail end of the skirt, then technically it’s not a ‘trailer’. ??

[@MattStefanFishing]

its not really a trailer. its just a chunk of plastic

[@jamesh7469]

I like to put old swimbaits on them. When perch or pike bite the boot tails off of my swimbaits I save them and thread them onto spinnerbaits. Same idea 👍🏼

[@MattStefanFishing]

That's a great idea!

[@terrellmassey9808]

Wow that’s surprising and fantastic! Very cool, thanks for the tip!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you liked it!

[@everettsmithhotspot8404]

I am almost 100% using a Zoom Fat Albert grub trailer. If I want to reduce the action I cut the tail down some but mostly fish it as is.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@timg185]

The worm is also a good way to add some color to the bait. You could dip the worm in chartreuse dye . Or maybe dip the front half in red. If i need a trailer hook . I usually change baits.

[@MattStefanFishing]

good tip!

[@Shawn_Lai]

Spinnerbait and berkley powerbait red shad worm Texas rigged were also the two lures I used growing up lol.

[@MattStefanFishing]

good ones!

[@terrytresemer2864]

Matt, if your a collector it would be the only time to look. It lasted only one season and I never caught a fish. That is why I replaced the blade.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@stevoky]

The only thing those old trailers were good for was adding a different color to your spinnerbait. I use to dye them red because I could never find red. But the bulk does make some sense, had never thought about it though.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@robertchadwick1552]

Great tip. I hadn't thought creating more bulk so they can suck it in better. Thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@elizaz8486]

I do this on my chatter baits. I’ll have to transfer it over to my spinners. Thanks for the great vid!

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@terrenceriley7699]

Hey Matt, as far as color, are you generally matching the skirt to the trailer? I noticed here you did.

[@MattStefanFishing]

generally i match or go with a closely matching color.

[@mattwest6669]

Matt thanks for explaining the tip. I was wondering it myself.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Any time!

[@LUE68]

I like an Eerie darter for finnese or dock jigs. I wonder how they'd look on a spinnerbait?

[@MattStefanFishing]

pretty good!

[@johnnyblaze2620]

I wish Randy B would stop whining all the time and just offer good tips like Matt does

[@MattStefanFishing]

its about the fishing for me!

[@acon2834]

I like a trailer bc the added weight gives me longer casting ability from the bank,more time in the water for the fish to follow.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@BigGuy86ed]

I really like the 6th sense juggle on the back of spinnerbaits and chatterbaits as a trailer.

[@MattStefanFishing]

ill check it out

[@jw4701]

Oh the jokes that could be made..... good tips though. Can't wait to try it

[@MattStefanFishing]

nothing wrong with a few good jokes

[@biggybrocosta]

Would the same apply to a chatterbait or bladed jig with what your saying?

[@MattStefanFishing]

yes, but i like bigger trailer on those

[@Macdaddy8124U]

A 5lb Largemouth bass can eat the whole thing. Blades and all....

[@MattStefanFishing]

yes they can

[@mikebainter8917]

Hey Matt, tried to go to your TW links and the first 3 did not work just a heads up.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for pointing that out. I must have made an error with them. I corrected it and all appear to be working. thanks!

[@BassDudeFishn]

That's interesting. I've heard other people say putting a trailer on helps the bass key in on the target of the bait better.

[@MattStefanFishing]

i cant argue that either

[@brianprice7645]

Heard that from someone else don't remember who figured it was also a good reason to use it on a chatterbait

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try!

[@mr.gtmsworld2494]

I got all color spinnerbaits and never caught a fish on either of them in Alabama

[@MattStefanFishing]

bummer

[@elax05]

Awesome great tip good to know thanks 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@johnnyblaze2620]

This is the BEST explanation for a Spinnerbait trailer I've ever heard 👏 Thanks brotha you Da Man!

[@MattStefanFishing]

much appreciated!

[@ivanticristus]

Just tried this, works like a charm.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@kevinjtoner]

That’s something new to me. Not in a million years would I have thought of that. Fantastic tip Matt!!!……. Thank You 👍🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

Happy to help!

[@notsure8327]

Ha! For me from like 7-12yo it was spinnerbaits and zoom lizards, no trailers.

[@notsure8327]

And of course a crappie grub with a beetle spin on it

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good!

[@mikebower9255]

haha, i thought it was gonna be trailer hooks, this is much better. I'm with you 100 on this. We all seem to agree that it works, myself included. I still will occasionally throw a power grub on the back, I don't mind the curly tail, but only 3" power grub max. The question is why it works. I like your "suction" angle, but I have heard a couple reputable guys say - and it makes sense to me - that they key in on the hook with more bulk because they "know" that is the "largest" meal in the "group". Sure, we've all seen a couple bass choking on a bluegill, and that's sad when you do see it, but how often do you see that?? I subscribe to the theory that between the eyes, lateral lines, whatever else, a bass just knows the rough mass of its target. Darwin removes any without the ability from the breeding pool. You know how we can throw things without actually thinking about parabolas or the acceleration of gravity?? Most of us can throw a ball much better than explain the physics behind it. Humans have to throw things, or we woulda died a long time ago. Bass gotta eat fish. Wasted energy has an evolutionary cost. They can "feel" the bulk of the trailer and key in on it. I subscribe to that idea, although, the suction theory has legs too. The "suction" would kinda blow right by the skirt alone. The jig head, hook, every other part of a spinnerbait are roundish and probably don't react much to suction. Very interesting thought. I myself, wonder if just a little plastic causes the bait to kinda carry the hook differently, up or down, not sure, and that gets you a better hookup ratio. Maybe we'll never know for sure, or it's a combination of all of the above. Interesting thought.

[@MattStefanFishing]

very good points! thanks for sharing!

[@mikebower9255]

@@MattStefanFishing the cabin fever is getting to me haha, it's really nice to come home from work and think about fishing, I really appreciate a new fishing video, like, every day or whatever you're doing, it's plenty, and very nice in the dead of winter. Since ur up here, you're not like, making winter fishing tips like the other guys. You're thinking about the same things I'm thinking about. What am I gonna do when the ice breaks? What do I wanna try this year? What's new from Berkely? Shop tour was cool, I like the shower rod trick, might do that myself. Can't wait for the rod building tips, still on the fence if it's worth the effort. Still hoping for JB weld video. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR TOURNEYS

[@mikebower9255]

@@MattStefanFishing hey, remember this? check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ6uqYZ4nKx1pZY 22:20 - about the 25:00 mark

[@shannonwhitehead6314]

I also use those Zoom double tail on my spinnerbait,, good stuff !!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@HanSoloxcs]

Caught a nice chunk this morning with my war eagle…cut a zman ticklerz in half and added it on as trailer.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@HanSoloxcs]

@@MattStefanFishing Ty! I did miss 4 bites though so I need to work more on my hooksets...Also used keitech 2.8 inch!

[@eetechtom]

I’m going to try that, thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Have fun!

[@jamesbarron1202]

Here’s one I don’t think you’ve done. Flipping tube or Jig. Very similar baits and when you’d pick one over the other.

[@MattStefanFishing]

good idea! Its on my list now!

[@chuckkaleel9105]

The original chatterbaits used to come with a split tail trailer

[@MattStefanFishing]

really?!

[@chuckkaleel9105]

@@MattStefanFishing I still have 2 originals in the package

[@davidhidalgo5662]

Excellent explanation. I never use a trailer hook because I want the weedlessness of the spinnerbait more then anything. I have used a bunch of different trailers and will have to try this out for sure. Thanks for all the great videos and tips.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelshoffner6584]

i die the tips of the trailer red too

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good to me!

[@huntergroves2426]

This was awesome man. I've never thought about this but absolutely makes perfect sense 👌

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you think so!

[@1MrVillain]

I use the same "end of worm" trailer on my 1/4 oz buzz bait in the summer. It works killer!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@mikeeller557]

Any thoughts of a live stream ?

[@MattStefanFishing]

crossed my mind...im worried nobody would watch and it would be me drinking a beer by myself...and they say you should never drink alone.

[@bgriffin511]

@@MattStefanFishing I will drink with you.

[@jeffgalgan8424]

Thank you for sharing this, I love fishing spinner baits and have not found any trailers that I like, but this makes a ton of sense to me and cannot wait to get out there and try it.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bobluther1567]

Hey Matt, another great tip, will definitely give it a try! I was wondering what blank you prefer for open water spinnerbaiting? I just finished up building the CB 906. I feel that rod would be to long for close contact spinnerbaiting, around trees, etc, but how would it be for open water spinnerbaiting? Thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

i like the CB906 for chatterbaits and swimbaits, but for spinnerbaits i use the NMB-843

[@bobluther1567]

@@MattStefanFishing thanks!

[@MrBetterthanideserve]

Nice--- 2 👍 s up!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thank you 👍

[@robpatterson2441]

One of the best tips (with explanation) I've ever heard, Matt! Thanks once again for sharing.

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@gaylehodnett4057]

Great idea.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you think so!

[@codydulmes804]

Great tip!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scottsinclair9525]

brilliant!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@stevesteve4350]

Juice !!!!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@darrellgrant7615]

Spinnerbaits and Rat-L-Traps were the first 2 lures I went hardcore on as a kid. Bought as many as my paper route funds would allow 😆. Blue Fox willow leaf and Hank Parker Indiana leaf spinerbaits. I loved that double leg trailer that came on the Hank Parker baits.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@HookLife]

Never been a big fan of trailers on Spinnerbaits but I like the why behind this hack. 👍🏼

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@kirkreusch8415]

So Matt, blade colors? Willow leafs, primarily, how often do have the larger blade be a silver blade. For me, I have a hard time using silver on top. Gold just looks the best- to me! I’m not a fish but gold is my go to as the larger blade. Thought? Thanks. Great stuff.

[@MattStefanFishing]

i honestly prefer double silver, but do mix it up. If im in Florida i really prefer double gold.

[@VernonTwins]

I’ve used them (zoom trailers) for over 35 years. That’s been my secret for years. Matter of fact I just got through ordering 15-3/8 oz. Hank Parker spinner baits for my backup supply and they come with a harder version of that trailer. Maybe all my fishing buddies won’t see this video with my secret weapon. Lol. He. He. Ha. Thanks man. Great video. Can’t wait to try your secret hair jig presentation. Mike V.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for supporting the channel!

[@trevorotwell8934]

Awesome video keep up the great content!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks! Will do!

[@terrytresemer2864]

I've used many different trailers, anymore I'll use a translucent zoom trick with white and it's combinations. I trick my skirts like what you displayed.

[@MattStefanFishing]

very cool!

[@stinkyfish6175]

Wow! Pretty enlightening video. I used to always throw spinnerbaits with trailers and trailer hooks, then over the years noticed that I almost always caught them on the main hook while the trailer hook gaffed the fish on the side. So in the last 3-4 years I've stopped using trailer hooks and actually think I catch more fish now, and they hammer it. I sometimes use an Uncle Rob's trailer, and sometimes nothing. I'm not sure if I catch more or less with or without, but I do like the subtle look of that senko tip. I like the bulk it gives, and might even go a little shorter. Thanks for all the tips you provide us, very intuitive. Hey, you probably should have named your program that.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Thanks for the great tip!!!!!👊🏻 Makes a lot of sense to me. Bulk it up!!!!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@terrytresemer2864]

This video caused me much thought last night on all the things I've tried over the years. Probably the worst is a clear bladed spinner bait that Roland Martin push 50yrs ago. It was short lived without a bite.

[@MattStefanFishing]

ill have to see if i can find that. Id be interested in seeing what it looks like.

[@shawnschell5053]

I also do that with my chatterbait

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@ricksonora6656]

I just made a waist pack kit with spinner baits in one pocket and trailers in the other. Now I’m going to replace the trailers with stubs and save the long ones for jigs. Thanks for saving me from a wasteful mistake!

[@MattStefanFishing]

very cool!

[@marcrobinson5498]

Hey Matt, I really like the comment you made towards the end of the video about not using a trailer hook. My dad was making spinnerbaits back in the 60s before I was born, so I literally have been making them my whole life....most kids got toys, I got fishing lures. I have never used or needed to use trailer hooks ever..... common denominator of the need for a trailer hook is point blank, something is wrong with your bait......I have heard so many people have this debate and I laugh every time because usually they tie on some sort of a willow leaf shad pattern bait and never change it trip after trip after trip until it breaks or they lose it.....if it doesn't work today or they miss fish on it they never adjust and just use a different bait.......a closed mind equals a rod that rarely bends. Your work bench looks like mine. I appreciate and can relate to the hours you put in to all the Tweeks on your baits and techniques......keep them coming

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for the support! Ive never felt like trailer hooks help. In theory they sound great, on the water I question them all of the time.

[@SpookyRedz]

Try the original floating worm come up from the tail cut it thread it on it does not drag but it wiggles on the back it does not create no drag like a boot or a big paddle tail worm , it has a baby paddle tail that wiggles so good , it does not flap and it’s skinny , I cut mine about 4 inch long I let mine hang off behind the hook a good bit past where the skirt falls , and you will not feel it on your spinnerbait , it feels like nothing is on it

[@MattStefanFishing]

very cool tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@NedRigNerd]

I started last year putting half a stick bait on my spinnerbait. Someone said use a trailer and all I had was some yum dingers. Never thought about a boot tail or anything. I was actually looking at those zoom baits at Walmart. But never got them.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@TheOutdoorCatch]

I don't usually throw a spinnerbait with a trailer. I didn't think there was a reason to add more action. Thanks for the tip!👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@BobbyBalsaRNM]

Wow. Very rarely do I hear new things with fishing. And I gave up on trailers on spinners years ago. Gonna try the small plastic. Thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try!

[@RobFishYT]

I feel trailers dampen the pulsating action of the skirt. It's what makes it look real IMO. Although I'm always trying to make sure the fish doesn't get a great look at anything I throw.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thats why i like just a little chunk of plastic. skirt still flows but it adds just enough bulk.

[@billhasenstein4702]

I’ve used grub and boot tail trailers from time to time but always felt it hurt the bite. I abandoned them and have run bare. I went thru my Senco’s and found some white ones and am going to add them to my white spinner baits and see how it works out with the other tip you had about pumping the rod. Truth be told I have caught way more Pike than Bass on spinnerbaits. Hopefully I can turn this the other way! Thanks for the tip!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@kennethhromcik9668]

This tip is definitely one more arrow in my quiver. Thanks for the videos. Tight lines and Godspeed

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to help

[@SneakersAnonymousMatt]

osp literally makes something very similar surprised people dont just use these and save money and still work I didnt even know zoom made those def gonna get some now.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing Ill check them out

[@erichthompson1194]

I wonder if you could use the back end of a fluke, that way the trailer moves with the skirt when you pulse the rod and it would also add that fish tail profile

[@MattStefanFishing]

good thought! give it a try!