Gear Guide
Fishing Hook Gear Guide
Trailer Hooks
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Trailer Hooks FAQ
What is a trailer hook?
A trailer hook is an extra hook that you attach to your spinnerbait, chatterbait, swimbait, or frog. This additional hook increases the odds of hooking fish when they are swiping at the bait or not fully committing.
How do I use a trailer hook?
Typically a trailer hook is attached to the main hook of your bait with a trailer keeper. Trailer keepers can be a rubber stopper, shrink tubing, or a small piece of plastic that prevents it from falling off.
What are the different types of trailer hook?
Standard trailer hooks consist of a single hook that is locked in place to the main hook point. On swimbaits and even some finesse applications, like a shakey head, a small piece of line can be utilized to set the hook further down the body of the bait. These types of trailer hooks are more commonly referred to as a "stinger hook" and usually consist of a small gauge treble hook or a dropshot hook.
