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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: jsbass on 01/17/11 00:18 UTC

Title: Need hook suggestions
Post by: jsbass on 01/17/11 00:18 UTC

I am having trouble finding the right hook for my frog baits.

I have the 3 1/2" and 4" Croakers.

I am looking for a light wire hook that I can attach a screw lock to.

What are the best ones you guys have found for the money?

Jack

Title: Re: Need hook suggestions
Post by: GoneFroggin on 01/17/11 02:47 UTC

http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/flipping-jig-hooks/810115.aspx

Either a a 5/0 for the 4"

Title: Re: Need hook suggestions
Post by: Underdog on 02/21/11 16:34 UTC

Hey gone froggen

do you rig the 4" between the back legs and what size screw lock are you using?

Thanks Shawn

Title: Re: Need hook suggestions
Post by: Jason on 02/21/11 17:26 UTC

I use a 30 degree jig hook and screw lock.  5.0 for the 4", 4.0 for the 3.5" -> this lets you run it between the legs and skin hook on the back.  For me, my hook-ups are higher this way.  If you want to T-rig it you can downsize both 1 size.  You can buy hooks in bulk from Barlows or Hagens. 

As a side note, I am going to start carrying hooks specific to our baits as soon as I get done testing them.  I've talked to all the major Mfg. and have it narrowed down to 2.  I have samples and am checking them out.  Will keep you posted.

Tight lines!

Jason

Title: Re: Need hook suggestions
Post by: GoneFroggin on 02/21/11 18:02 UTC

Sounds great, Jason!

Underdog, I use these hooks (http://www.barlowstackle.com/Mustad-91768BLN-Jig-Hook--P403.aspx) and these screw locks (http://www.barlowstackle.com/Snap-on-Coil-Forms-P914.aspx) (the "large" size)

I rig it the same way Jason does (between the legs and skinning the back).

Title: Re: Need hook suggestions
Post by: Underdog on 02/21/11 20:13 UTC

Jason thanks for helping me out with this on the phone the other day. Did not have much luck at bp, best I could do was a 4/0 that I would have to t rig. I think the hook would have to travel threw to much plastic to get good hook sets. So I will try the 5/0 thank you gone froggin for the link very helpful.

shawn