Makes sense Bob. Next time you're doing that try nose-hooking a bait with a
size 2 or 4 octopus - you'll be amazed how easy it comes through the grass.
The best thing is that if it does get stuck, a sharp twitch of the rod tip
not only generally frees it, but often triggers a reaction bite as well.
Much like the "ticking the grass, ripping it out" crankbait theory.

Warren

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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"WARREN WOLK" wrote in message
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"Rodney Long" wrote in message I wish I could get
Warren to try the StandOut , Hell, I will send him
all he wants for free

I appreciate that Rodney, I really do. I can see your hook being a
valuable asset to an entry-level dropshotter that might have a hard time
tying a proper polamar knot. But that's where it ends for me. A
dropshot rig in its purest (& most effective) form is a tiny, no-frills
hook & a finesse-type bait. Sure, some people "bubba-up" their dropdhot
rigs with heavy line, sinkers & bigger hooks & baits, but even these rigs
only need use a standard shaped hook. I'm partial to the "octopus" style
myself.

Warren


Actually prefer a j-hook style worm hook and I use a Trilene knot. Its a
little awkward to tie with that long tag end, but when I flip tag around
and drop it thrugh the eye its real easy to make that hook stick out. I
like to t-rig my dropshot worms since I am usually d-shotting in grass
beds rather than over rocky bottoms.




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