I don't think I could use an exposed hook where I was fishing -- way too
many sticks and rocks, I think. It did seem to me that on the hookset, the
skin-hooked point of the hook was pulled into the middle of the tube instead
of heading into the fish's jaw where I wanted it to go. Perhaps I rigged it
incorrectly? Would I be better off trying a true Texas rig?
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"Joe Haubenreich" (removethis)swljoe-at-secretweaponlures.com wrote in
message ...
Nate, you didn't mention it, but was the tube pulled down into the bend of
the hook, interfering with hook penetration? If so, you need a way to keep
the tube from sliding down and balling up on the hook.

The 4/0 hook was a good size; even a 3/0 should have done ok. Take a look
at
the HP hook from Eagleclaw, which has a wire clip to hold the lure in
place
on the strike.

The ball-jig or tapered tube jig with head inserted in the tube is another
good idea. If an exposed hook point is a problem, there are tapered jig
heads made for tubes that can be rigged as you did your T-rigged hook.

Joe
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"NH" wrote in message
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snip What should I have done differently? Bigger hook? Smaller
weight?
Smaller tube? snip
Nate H.