Uncle Josh pork rind and the new Fat Cow Fishing Jig Strips are extremely versatile right out of the jar. These trailers are often used to tip the end of a jig or add straight to a hook for extra action. Aside from tipping a buck tail jig, there are many ways to fish these types of durable bait trailers. Some fisherman prefer to attach them to their umbrella rigs and trolling tubes to create an irresistible presentation. Below are a few examples of how you can use durable bait strips for different fishing applications.

DOUBLE UP

With the release of the Eel Tail Jig Strip, fisherman are attaching two strips to a single hook to get a two-tone look with maximum action. Additionally, if you put the two strips on in opposite directions, it will look like kicking legs through the water.

STINGER HOOKS 

Another option is to use a stinger hook setup and rig your lure much like you would an eel, bait fish, or rubber shad. You can crimp a piece of wire so you have a loop on one end to slide over your hook and crimp a second hook on the other end to help increase your chances of hooking up while reducing short strikes. Though very effective, this method can be very damaging to the fish and is not recommended for catch and release.

SHORTEN UP

There are also different ways you can attach strip baits to your hook.  You can alter them with a scissor or you can shorten them by folding over the top part of strip and putting the hook. This method can provide added strength and help avoid the unlikely chance that your strip gets pulled off.

ALTERING BAITS

Depending on the fishing application, it may be a good idea to alter your trailers. You can cut your strips to decrease the length, width, or add more splits. The 4” Fork Tail can easily be cut up the middle to make for a smaller split tail. If toothy fish are present, cut down the length to create a more compact profile-your strips will last even longer and your hook up rate will increase.

Try cutting an eel tail to tip a spoon and create an enticing presentation.

SPLIT THE SPLIT

When you’re fishing light tackle,  add a thin trailer to your jig by using a half piece of the Split Tail 5”.  This will give you a nice slim profile.

As you can see, Fat Cow Jig Strips like the Uncle Josh pork rind offer endless rigging possibilities.
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