I think Brad's hit the nail on the head Bob, go to the MH spinning rod. I
see guys using too light rods all the time, mostly with the same results. A
six pounder in cover will make mintsmeat out of that medium rod. The wide
gap hooks couldn't hurt either.

I know you're a fan of Mesa baits, Gilbert makes the best softcraws I've
ever fished with...

Warren


"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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I'm thinking a wider gap hook would help too. I really like the slider
jigs, but I think a 3/0 or larger gap would hook up better. I have some
jig
molds, I may try to modify some and make my own. Maybe use a standup jig
head instead of the slider head.

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"Brad Coovert" wrote in message
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I had the hooks rigged skin hooked. All the way through the plastic,
and
then the point tucked into the skin of the craw.

Man, you shoulda been able to get a good hookset and not lose that many
fish.

Probably need to beef up the spinning rod a bit to a medium heavy from
your
medium.


Brad Coovert
2003 Angler of the Year, Greenfield Bassmasters
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