Vibrashock question

tmber8 · April 28, 2008, 05:54:33 PM

Just got my first set of three in the mail today, great looking bait, had to get a couple in Fogy Green after the how-to post!. Thought it would have more green it, mines 3/4 white with a few green strands, still looks good though.

Anyways my question is directed towards the fellows that were talking about rigging the trailer weedless, texas style, using a hitchhiker. For the life of me I can't figure out where to attach the hitchiker. I can get it to fit through the jig-eye hole on a chatterbait but appears to be too small of an opening to fit it through on the Vibrashock jig-eye.

Thanks
tmber8

Thanks

Buzbait88 · April 28, 2008, 06:02:57 PM

Here is the pic. It looks like they went through the ring at attached to they eye not they eye. Its lee's pic so he might be able to help you more. and here is a link to the original post wich may be helpful. http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=44124.msg610775#msg610775

Lee Smith · April 28, 2008, 06:04:12 PM

Quote from: tmber8 on April 28, 2008, 05:54:33 PM
Just got my first set of three in the mail today, great looking bait, had to get a couple in Fogy Green after the how-to post!. Thought it would have more green it, mines 3/4 white with a few green strands, still looks good though.

Anyways my question is directed towards the fellows that were talking about rigging the trailer weedless, texas style, using a hitchhiker. For the life of me I can't figure out where to attach the hitchiker. I can get it to fit through the jig-eye hole on a chatterbait but appears to be too small of an opening to fit it through on the Vibrashock jig-eye.

Thanks
tmber8

tmber8,

Thanks

I use the hitchhiker religously on the Vibrashocks, I attach it on the backside of the split ring, behind the blade. It works great and you loose 0 action.

Lee

Lee Smith · April 28, 2008, 06:05:26 PM

I knew I recognized the FOOT!

Thanks Buzz

Buzbait88 · April 28, 2008, 06:07:53 PM

Quote from: Lsmith500 on April 28, 2008, 06:05:26 PM
I knew I recognized the FOOT! Thanks Buzz

always willing to lend a helping hand. you probably went through all kinds of trouble to find you pics and original post to put up here only to find that someone else had already done it. lol...I hate that.

Coonhound · April 28, 2008, 07:39:10 PM

I have a VS question, too.

Has anyone tried a trailer hook on one?

After thinking about the tournament i fished this weekend, i started thinking about all the fish i missed that only batted at it or only bit the trailer. I caught a ton of fish, but missed probably just as many because they weren't hitting it and taking completely.

I like the hitchhiker/weedless setup though! I'll be doing that later this summer!

Buzbait88 · April 28, 2008, 07:42:10 PM

Quote from: Coonhound on April 28, 2008, 07:39:10 PM
I have a VS question, too.

Has anyone tried a trailer hook on one?

After thinking about the tournament i fished this weekend, i started thinking about all the fish i missed that only batted at it or only bit the trailer. I caught a ton of fish, but missed probably just as many because they weren't hitting it and taking completely.

I like the hitchhiker/weedless setup though! I'll be doing that later this summer!

I've never had a problem with the fish missing it before. seems like everyone absolutely inhales it, but I don't see a reason why a trailer hook would hurt anything.

Coonhound · April 28, 2008, 07:46:03 PM

I couldn't believe they were missing it, either. Seems like all of mine usually try to swallow it as well. But one lake i fished this weekend was crystal clear. I could SEE fish only grab the tail. Decent ones, too. I wasn't sure if they were bedding males that were just trying to scare it away or just weren't convinced they wanted to eat it.

I don't know why i didn't think to put on a trailer hook at the time. I guess i was too intent on the next cast.

bkbass · April 28, 2008, 07:58:08 PM

looking to buy my first vibrashocks. what colors are good for clear water

Coonhound · April 28, 2008, 08:10:53 PM

Depending on the forage, any of the white colors. Bleeding shad has been pretty good to me. :D

bkbass · April 28, 2008, 08:15:07 PM

thanks. mostly white and yellow perch. bluegills and craws so im thinking the whites with chartreuse , bluegill, and brown/craw colors would work

Buzbait88 · April 28, 2008, 08:16:07 PM

Quote from: bkbass on April 28, 2008, 07:58:08 PM
looking to buy my first vibrashocks. what colors are good for clear water

Whatever colors normally work best for you in clear water will work good on the vibrashocks, but I recommend blue shimmer shad or fogy green are two of my favorites. Go with the colors you have confidence in though and normally catch fish on

bkbass · April 28, 2008, 08:20:07 PM

k thanks. bubblegum colored worms work alot for some reason

Buzbait88 · April 28, 2008, 08:25:39 PM

Not big, but it was caught on a bubblegum vibraspin.

bkbass · April 28, 2008, 08:29:18 PM

nice. ill have to order one of those too

bkbass · April 28, 2008, 08:36:06 PM

was that a special order or did u make alterations

Buzbait88 · April 28, 2008, 08:37:16 PM

that was special order.

bkbass · April 28, 2008, 08:39:08 PM

k thanks

Stump bumper · May 01, 2008, 10:50:40 AM

Quote from: Buzbait88 on April 28, 2008, 08:25:39 PM
Not big, but it was caught on a bubblegum vibraspin.

OK next time you order pink lures, it's time to turn in your man card.

Nickk · May 01, 2008, 01:00:35 PM

Quote from: Stump bumper on May 01, 2008, 10:50:40 AM
OK next time you order pink lures, it's time to turn in your man card.

that's right, they're called bubblegum

Ron Fogelson · May 01, 2008, 01:41:36 PM

Quote from: tmber8 on April 28, 2008, 05:54:33 PM
Just got my first set of three in the mail today, great looking bait, had to get a couple in Fogy Green after the how-to post!. Thought it would have more green it, mines 3/4 white with a few green strands, still looks good though.

Anyways my question is directed towards the fellows that were talking about rigging the trailer weedless, texas style, using a hitchhiker. For the life of me I can't figure out where to attach the hitchiker. I can get it to fit through the jig-eye hole on a chatterbait but appears to be too small of an opening to fit it through on the Vibrashock jig-eye.

Thanks
tmber8

Thanks

A baby bass ring tail worm makes a big difference in how the green in the skit shows up

Coonhound · May 01, 2008, 03:07:59 PM

Funny you should mention that, Fogy. Yesterday afternoon i bought some 'cherry seed' colored 4" Zoom ringworms to use as trailers on my white VS.

Buzbait88 · May 01, 2008, 04:26:24 PM

Quote from: Stump bumper on May 01, 2008, 10:50:40 AM
OK next time you order pink lures, it's time to turn in your man card.

Yeah, whatever

GotstaFish · May 02, 2008, 12:35:23 AM

Sorry I got in a little late on this one but thanks to all who jumped in on it

TightLinez · May 02, 2008, 12:43:39 AM

Quote from: tmber8 on April 28, 2008, 05:54:33 PM
Just got my first set of three in the mail today, great looking bait, had to get a couple in Fogy Green after the how-to post!. Thought it would have more green it, mines 3/4 white with a few green strands, still looks good though.

Anyways my question is directed towards the fellows that were talking about rigging the trailer weedless, texas style, using a hitchhiker. For the life of me I can't figure out where to attach the hitchiker. I can get it to fit through the jig-eye hole on a chatterbait but appears to be too small of an opening to fit it through on the Vibrashock jig-eye.

Thanks
tmber8

Thanks

I thought the same thing when I received my first Fogy Green one. I agree with what Fogy said and you should also look at the amount of green flake the white strands have. I bet those bass just see a big flash of white and green then WHACK!

Vibrashock question

TightLinez