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My jury's still out on these two, I appreciate your detailed opinions. I'm
still looking for the optimum hooks to use with these baits: 1) 4-4.5" Flippin' Tube 2) Horny Toad Please only reply if you've got a REAL WINNER, and please tell me what makes them so good. I need something that holds up well, and won't turn to rust just because it's exposed to humid air for a few minutes. Last week on the Hudson I lost a 4#+ because the barb on my hook had turned to dust. I wasn't happy. Warren -- http://www.warrenwolk.com/ http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com 2004 NJ B.A.S.S. Federation State Champions |
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Warren,
As you know I am a huge Daiichi fan, I use Daiichis for every single type of fishing I do. Put it this way, if I got a shot at the Classic tomorrow, I would only have Daiichi Wide Gap hooks tied on my flipping / pitching rods. What makes them great to me, first they are amazingly sharp, and strong. I have never EVER bent a point on one of those hooks. The points are perfectly round and not a cutting edge, so the hook penetrates and no cuts a hole in the fishes mouth. I have pulled 10lb steelhead up stream with a #4 DAiichi 4660 jig hook and didn't even bend it a bit. They are chemically sharpened which also makes them very quick at penetrating (no traces of excess metal). I hope this helps, like I said, If I got a shot at the Bassmasters Classic tomorrow, it would be all Daiichi, I use them for flipping/Pitching, on my crankbaits (except for Triple grips on the back), on all my jigs from float and fly to tubes and mushroom heads. Chris Rennert "go-bassn" wrote in message ... My jury's still out on these two, I appreciate your detailed opinions. I'm still looking for the optimum hooks to use with these baits: 1) 4-4.5" Flippin' Tube 2) Horny Toad Please only reply if you've got a REAL WINNER, and please tell me what makes them so good. I need something that holds up well, and won't turn to rust just because it's exposed to humid air for a few minutes. Last week on the Hudson I lost a 4#+ because the barb on my hook had turned to dust. I wasn't happy. Warren -- http://www.warrenwolk.com/ http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com 2004 NJ B.A.S.S. Federation State Champions |
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On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 17:00:04 -0400, "go-bassn"
wrote: My jury's still out on these two, I appreciate your detailed opinions. I'm still looking for the optimum hooks to use with these baits: 1) 4-4.5" Flippin' Tube 2) Horny Toad I have been very happy with 4/0 texposers on the Horny Toad. Up one size from what I was using at NWC. I haven't missed a hookset with them yet (I think I just jinxed myself...oh well). The trick is getting them rigged with an ever so sligh bow in the belly so they keel properly. It also keeps the hook's business end on the top side of the bait so the weed removal after every cast is minimal. A couple spritzes of an oily attractant seems to help it work through the muck a bit cleaner also. But that's just me, YMMV. Harry J aka Thundercat Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team http://www.geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/products.html Share the knowledge, compete on execution. |
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On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 17:00:04 -0400, "go-bassn"
wrote: My jury's still out on these two, I appreciate your detailed opinions. I'm still looking for the optimum hooks to use with these baits: 1) 4-4.5" Flippin' Tube 2) Horny Toad I have been very happy with 4/0 texposers on the Horny Toad. Up one size from what I was using at NWC. I haven't missed a hookset with them yet (I think I just jinxed myself...oh well). The trick is getting them rigged with an ever so sligh bow in the belly so they keel properly. It also keeps the hook's business end on the top side of the bait so the weed removal after every cast is minimal. A couple spritzes of an oily attractant seems to help it work through the muck a bit cleaner also. But that's just me, YMMV. Harry J aka Thundercat Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team http://www.geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/products.html Share the knowledge, compete on execution. |
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Please only reply if you've got a REAL WINNER. Warren -- Was thinking about relying, but this kinda intimidated me grin. JK |
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John,if you love bass fishing,(and I know you do) you are already a REAL
WINNER. "John Kerr" wrote in message ... Please only reply if you've got a REAL WINNER. Warren -- Was thinking about relying, but this kinda intimidated me grin. JK |
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I was using the Matzuo 5/0 J Bend hook on the toads with good success. I did
lose a few that I thought I hooked good but came unbuttoned. Seems the way I was rigging them the frog would turn over every now and then on the retrieve, which would explain the lost fish. I added a rubber band keeping the hook tight to the toad. The J bend hook runs high above the frog with the rubber band attached, excellent on the hookset now due to the thick bodied frog, you need all the exposed hook you can get IMO, You can also add a trailer hook to them. I would suggest the strike king red trailer hooks, I have caught quite a few fish on these frogs since using them and with the fall bite starting to kick in up here the fish have been coming out to hit the frogs I saw one fish come from about 10-15 feet to smash one yesterday. I would suggest using the texposer 3/0 or 4/0 on the tubes. I don't fish a lot of tubes but never really had any problems with the texposer when I do. Just my two cents "go-bassn" wrote in message ... My jury's still out on these two, I appreciate your detailed opinions. I'm still looking for the optimum hooks to use with these baits: 1) 4-4.5" Flippin' Tube 2) Horny Toad Please only reply if you've got a REAL WINNER, and please tell me what makes them so good. I need something that holds up well, and won't turn to rust just because it's exposed to humid air for a few minutes. Last week on the Hudson I lost a 4#+ because the barb on my hook had turned to dust. I wasn't happy. Warren -- http://www.warrenwolk.com/ http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com 2004 NJ B.A.S.S. Federation State Champions |
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"go-bassn" wrote in
: My jury's still out on these two, I appreciate your detailed opinions. I'm still looking for the optimum hooks to use with these baits: 1) 4-4.5" Flippin' Tube 2) Horny Toad Please only reply if you've got a REAL WINNER, and please tell me what makes them so good. I need something that holds up well, and won't turn to rust just because it's exposed to humid air for a few minutes. Last week on the Hudson I lost a 4#+ because the barb on my hook had turned to dust. I wasn't happy. Warren -- http://www.warrenwolk.com/ http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com 2004 NJ B.A.S.S. Federation State Champions http://www.daiichihooks.com/products/index.html I use daiichi for most of my flies. The only rust problem I've ever had was when a fly box got wet. If you can't tolerate any rust, ever, go to stainless hooks. |
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Optimal Hook Opinions Warren, thanks...I was just funnin with ya....I use what ever my kid puts in the "care packages", so I really couldn't compare other products fairly...I no longer fish competively, except with my self, so I just have fun with what I have at hand . But I am paying attention to the replys..I might be tempted to "buy" something. JK (BassMr) John,if you love bass fishing,(and I know you do) you are already a REAL WINNER. ====== Please only reply if you've got a REAL WINNER. Warren -- Was thinking about relying, but this kinda intimidated me grin. JK |
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Optimal Hook Opinions Warren, thanks...I was just funnin with ya....I use what ever my kid puts in the "care packages", so I really couldn't compare other products fairly...I no longer fish competively, except with my self, so I just have fun with what I have at hand . But I am paying attention to the replys..I might be tempted to "buy" something. JK (BassMr) John,if you love bass fishing,(and I know you do) you are already a REAL WINNER. ====== Please only reply if you've got a REAL WINNER. Warren -- Was thinking about relying, but this kinda intimidated me grin. JK |
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