I'm hooked on a hook

cassidyta · 09-14-09, 01:32 PM

This not a story about myself or any member of my family impaling me while fishing.

I had gotten a grab bag of goodies in my last tourney, this included a small plano box with DS style baits . While out on the pond yesterday I decided to give them a toss. I don't DS this pond, so I was fly rigging the baits.

The kit included a set of hooks that were size 1 Gamakatsu Walleye Wide Gap.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...0012129115105a

Unlike most DS hooks, these really held the bait solid when T-rigged. Unlike most of my finesse techniques, every hook set was right through the top lip. I don't know that I would use them for an actual drop shot hook, but for finesse they worked well for me.
While the hooks in the kit were good, the baits not so much. They were a little too soft for my liking. It felt like I was tryig to put jello on the hook. They did catch fish in the pond, but they tore too easily for my liking.

One of the other items from the grab bag was a pack of jackall flick shake worms. They are a very soft and thinner senko style worm. The action on these when wacky rigged was very good. Probably as good as I have seen.
http://www.fishermanschoiceproshop.c...n&key=ST-13723

Bender · 09-14-09, 10:00 PM

I've used those walleye hooks this year too, I think I got them when they didn't have the normal split shot/drop shot hooks in the right size. I liked them as well. I actually have been using several "walleye" baits for bass with good success this year.

Edit: I just looked in the boat and the ones I have are size 6.

MallenManson · 09-14-09, 10:13 PM

Hooked? On a hook? Check this one out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJQVlVHsFF8

cassidyta · 09-14-09, 10:14 PM

um....not quite what i meant

MallenManson · 09-14-09, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cassidyta

um....not quite what i meant

Lol But it did make you laugh though.....or vomit......there are side effects

cassidyta · 09-14-09, 10:24 PM

It made me quickly hit mute to avoid the embarrasment of having to explain to my children why it was playing on my computer

MallenManson · 09-14-09, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cassidyta

It made me quickly hit mute to avoid the embarrasment of having to explain to my children why it was playing on my computer

LMAO! Gotta love cat like reflexes!

09-14-09, 01:32 PM	#1
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I'm hooked on a hook This not a story about myself or any member of my family impaling me while fishing. I had gotten a grab bag of goodies in my last tourney, this included a small plano box with DS style baits . While out on the pond yesterday I decided to give them a toss. I don't DS this pond, so I was fly rigging the baits. The kit included a set of hooks that were size 1 Gamakatsu Walleye Wide Gap. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...0012129115105a Unlike most DS hooks, these really held the bait solid when T-rigged. Unlike most of my finesse techniques, every hook set was right through the top lip. I don't know that I would use them for an actual drop shot hook, but for finesse they worked well for me. While the hooks in the kit were good, the baits not so much. They were a little too soft for my liking. It felt like I was tryig to put jello on the hook. They did catch fish in the pond, but they tore too easily for my liking. One of the other items from the grab bag was a pack of jackall flick shake worms. They are a very soft and thinner senko style worm. The action on these when wacky rigged was very good. Probably as good as I have seen. http://www.fishermanschoiceproshop.c...n&key=ST-13723 __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes. Last edited by cassidyta; 09-14-09 at 09:04 PM.

09-14-09, 10:00 PM	#2
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I've used those walleye hooks this year too, I think I got them when they didn't have the normal split shot/drop shot hooks in the right size. I liked them as well. I actually have been using several "walleye" baits for bass with good success this year. Edit: I just looked in the boat and the ones I have are size 6. Last edited by Bender; 09-14-09 at 11:31 PM.

09-14-09, 10:13 PM	#3
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Hooked? On a hook? Check this one out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJQVlVHsFF8 __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

09-14-09, 10:14 PM	#4
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	um....not quite what i meant __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

09-14-09, 10:24 PM	#6
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	It made me quickly hit mute to avoid the embarrasment of having to explain to my children why it was playing on my computer __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

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