Feathered Trebles and Front Runners for Top Water Baits

GITBIT · Post by **GITBIT** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:55 pm

Is there anyone out there custom making featherd trebles? Where do you guys get yours? Also I was wandering who makes the front runner I saw on True Bass today?

Thanks,

Mike

Pat · Post by **Pat** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:52 am

The Front Ruuner is made by Norman lures. They may be out of production. They definitely will make a difference, espcially in clear water when fish are chasing bait. Try a google search for those places that still have them.

For feathered trailers try making them yourself, it's not that hard. Go to a fly tying shop for supplies and the folks there can show you how to tie the thread. You will invest a little in supplies to begin with, but you will get satisfaction from doing it yourself and you can tie and sell some to recoup your investment.

Pat

Andy Giannini · Post by **Andy Giannini** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 6:38 am

An easy feathered trailer is some fine mylar, and do it like a Chug Bug. The Bug has a kinda crude one, but you can make it finer, longer, tie it on or just use surgical tubing.

Its not hard to come up with something that looks sharp.

Owner also offered nice tied feather trebles, not sure if they still do.

A.G.

basswest · Post by **basswest** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 7:49 am

Oroville Outdoors has the front runners you are looking for. Just call the store 800 591 7171

Good Fishing
Mark

JT-Madera · Post by **JT-Madera** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:11 am

go to soblures.com and ask Bill...he can make anything you can dream of..period....and at a good price....he has been making them for me for ten years....

p.s. sob stands for son-of-bill....

JT

Mr Gambler · Post by **Mr Gambler** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:14 am

Mike, Karen at Valley rod can order the front runner for you

I"m going to talk to her Monday about getting some my self

see you there

Mike Matthews

Blue_R70 · Post by **Blue_R70** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 10:32 am

GITBIT wrote:Is there anyone out there custom making featherd trebles?

Mike, if you find someone who ties good feathered trebles, please post the info. I usually buy the Owner feathered trebles but the largest size they're available is a number 2. I need bigger ones like 1, 1/0 and 2/0 for topwater striper plugs...

Also I was wandering who makes the front runner I saw on True Bass today?

The "front runner" on True Bass looked like a smaller sized Sammy (or similar looking lure) with the rear hook removed. There's an actual lure called a Front Runner made for that exact purpose though.

Link: Hodgin's Front Runner