In article , Andy Lawson
wrote:

"Alec Powell" wrote in message
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both reds, brandlings and lobs.

Now you tell me...........how the hell do you keep said wurrrm on a size 8
barbless hook for more than one cast?

I would use a smaller hook as the top hook (perhaps a size 14 or 12 maybe?).
Begin by sliding the small hook onto the line first, then tie on the larger
hook (so the smaller hook is running free). Then put the worm onto the main
hook and slide down the smaller hook so it's lined up with the head of the
worm. Wrap the line around the shank of the smaller hook about 3 or 4 times
to effectively lock it in place although it will slide a bit (perhaps more
wraps because of the thinner line maybe?) Put the head of the worm on the
smaller hook.

The problems arise when a chub swallows a 9" worm in one second flat -
both hooks out of sight...

At least with a single, even a big single, you have a decent chance with
disgorger. You can't cut off the pennel short and leave the hooks to
dissolve in the stomach as the connection will ligature the gut :-(

Otoh pennels are probably useful for trout and grayling, or any fish that
mouth the worm for a while.

I mentioned circle hooks upthread but apparently there are problems when
trying to thread a worm - they should be ok for big bunches of lobs when you
just head hook them.

Cheerio,

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