hooks on crankbaits

[bcklash]

switching hooks on crankbaits
I've been using shallow running crankbaits for a few weeks and hammering the fish. Switched from a strike king to a bomber and gettin a ton of bites, but they come out of the water they throw the bomber crankbait ( about 15 last night). I do the best I can at keeping them in the water, but the big ones come out anyway.

Do any of you switch hooks when you open a new crankbait and if so do you go up a size or what brand do you switch to.

The reason I switched was color. I don't want to say what color, but it was rootbeer. That slipped out. The strike king sexy shad didn't get thrown, but a lot less bites.
I'm going to switch some hooks but I'm going to wait till I hear from you guys. THANKS BCKLASH

[WaffleJaw]

I usaully swap the front hook for a larger size....and usually a red one.
its a new kick ive been doing here lately..lol...and so far ive only missed once....I think i feel like its going help me hook up better and less spit outs....so far so good in my experience.
as far as the size i cant remember....(im bad with treble sizes) ....i think i just went one size up from the back..

w

[WillTheThrill]

Originally Posted by WaffleJaw

I usaully swap the front hook for a larger size....and usually a red one.
its a new kick ive been doing here lately..lol...and so far ive only missed once....I think i feel like its going help me hook up better and less spit outs....so far so good in my experience.
as far as the size i cant remember....(im bad with treble sizes) ....i think i just went one size up from the back..

w

Well said Waffle, I'll often opt for two red trebles! The more color the better.

[WaffleJaw]

Originally Posted by WillTheThrill

Well said Waffle, I'll often opt for two red trebles! The more color the better.

thanks will,...yea im addicted to the whole ''wounded'' effect....my rat'l trap bleeding shad looked great with it....and it hooked up within two or three cast of my first time using it..this is after an hour of fail.....then like a jackass i snag it on a submerged log and had to cut it.....(tears)

[WillTheThrill]

Originally Posted by WaffleJaw

thanks will,...yea im addicted to the whole ''wounded'' effect....my rat'l trap bleeding shad looked great with it....and it hooked up within two or three cast of my first time using it..this is after an hour of fail.....then like a jackass i snag it on a submerged log and had to cut it.....(tears)

Haha, I can't tell you how many times I've lost my "lucky" or
"favorite" lures. I've learned not to get attached!

[BigBassin144]

I hardly ever change hooks new out of the package, unless they really suck. I always go with the same size that's on the crank. some of the best hook are Gammy or Owner, but if you don't want to spend that much, get VMC hooks. They're what I use most of the time because if they're good enough for Rapala, they're good enough for me.

If you're using any bandit cranks, Zooker suggests replacing the rear treble with the same size, but a normal shank hook, not the short shank.


BB

[nofearengineer]

Originally Posted by WaffleJaw

thanks will,...yea im addicted to the whole ''wounded'' effect....my rat'l trap bleeding shad looked great with it....and it hooked up within two or three cast of my first time using it..this is after an hour of fail.....then like a jackass i snag it on a submerged log and had to cut it.....(tears)

Waffle,

You need to get yourself a lure retriever. Sure, it's not the first thing that comes to mind when you're got 15 bucks burning a hole in your pocket, but it pays for itself very quickly. I bought one of the ridiculous looking Bill Dance ones, and I have already saved about $30 worth of my cranks.

[WaffleJaw]

Originally Posted by nofearengineer

Waffle,

You need to get yourself a lure retriever. Sure, it's not the first thing that comes to mind when you're got 15 bucks burning a hole in your pocket, but it pays for itself very quickly. I bought one of the ridiculous looking Bill Dance ones, and I have already saved about $30 worth of my cranks.

thats EXACTLY what im looking at now....lol
i dont like hesitating fishing cranks in certain areas because im scared of hang ups.
Bill Dance has one?...let me see if i can find it...

hahahah,they would put the hat on it..hahahaha.

but hey! if it works it works!!..i like that it has alot more chains...another thing to add to my next trip to BPS!!

thanks no fear!!

[zooker]

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

If you're using any bandit cranks, Zooker suggests replacing the rear treble with the same size, but a normal shank hook, not the short shank.

BB

not normal... LONG shank mustad tripple grips...

Originally Posted by WaffleJaw

thanks will,...yea im addicted to the whole ''wounded'' effect....my rat'l trap bleeding shad looked great with it....and it hooked up within two or three cast of my first time using it..this is after an hour of fail.....then like a jackass i snag it on a submerged log and had to cut it.....(tears)

if you throw a crank from shore or from a boat you need one of these..
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...004&hasJS=true

even a cheap bait lost will add up..rat trarps are what $5 each save your bait 4 times. this thing has paid for it self.... i keep 3 in the boat cause lucky craft cranks cost out the but...

zooker

[islandbass]

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

I hardly ever change hooks new out of the package, unless they really suck. I always go with the same size that's on the crank. some of the best hook are Gammy or Owner, but if you don't want to spend that much, get VMC hooks. They're what I use most of the time because if they're good enough for Rapala, they're good enough for me.

If you're using any bandit cranks, Zooker suggests replacing the rear treble with the same size, but a normal shank hook, not the short shank.


BB

Man, I couldn't have said it any better. VMCs rock out of the package and have never failed.


As for preventing jumps, I try to keep tenion in the line throughout the entire fight.

[BigBassin144]

I forgot to mention, a cranking stick with a moderate action will also help keep fish on the the cranks. And when they go to jump, point your rod down and crank fast. sometimes it'll keep them from jumping, or they won't get a good jump.

BB

[carolina-rig-01]

bcklash,
every crankbait i buy gets mustad triple grips put on it before it even goes in my box. i have a ton of faith in these hooks and with the investment you have already made by buying a crankbait there is no reason to skimp on the hooks.

[Stew]

Offset in the same direction each barb of the treble hooks.

[The Doc]

I love the VMC sureset hooks. I love old Poe's cedar cranks, especially the 300 series, but the problem is that I find is that usually they were made at least a few years ago and I replace em with a #4 size VMC sureset and they work great.