no hookups

[Redneck4woodmont]

I need help guys, I went to a pond near my house yesterday and I decided to try some 5" tiki sticks. I rigged then weightless w/ a regular 2/0 offset worm hook. I got plenty of hits, but no hookups, so I went out today and got some 3/0 offset worm hooks will this solve my problem?

Thanks in advance!

[bassfisher02]

First make sure the hooks are sharp, second what kind of line are you using? Third make sure you arent trying to set the hook too late or too early. Do you use sweeping hooksets or straight up?

[keithdog]

We need a little more info. What type of rod are and line are you using? Too much flexability in the rod and too much stretch in the line is not going to allow a good hook set. I use a 6 1/2 or 7 foot rod of medium heavy action. I also use 14 to 20 pound line depending on the amount of cover I am fishing in. Using 3/0 hooks should be good. T rigged and the point of the hook resting on the back of the worm. In other words, run the hook through the worm so that the point is exposed, but laying tight and flat against the worm so as to be fairly weedless, but allow easier hookups.

[ILfishinman]

^those are all valid points, but have you taken into consideration that bluegill have eyes bigger than their stomaches?

[patchino22]

I used to have the same problem using the 2/0's. It helped a lot when i switched to the 3/0's. I bet you get a better hookup ratio.

[hackattack]

if that doesnt work, try downsizing your offering to like a 3" senko type bait (not sure if tiki makes on) and you will hook a lot more fish

[MSfisher]

when they hit was it tiny short quick tuggs? if it was it was probly bluegill.. as IL said they will strike baits bigger than their mouth can swallow..

[Redneck4woodmont]

sorry i havent replied sooner guys ive been a little busy here lately!

bassfisher02- 12# test stren orig. mono and my hookset is at a little but almost straight up

keithdog- im using a 6' medium action rod rated for 8-17# test line

[FlyRod]

Originally Posted by Redneck4woodmont

sorry i havent replied sooner guys ive been a little busy here lately!

bassfisher02- 12# test stren orig. mono and my hookset is at a little but almost straight up

keithdog- im using a 6' medium action rod rated for 8-17# test line

Redneck,

Please refer to the "Braid with a fluorocarbon leader" thread. Properly employed, this combo will greatly aid strike detection and far more positive hooksets.

FR

[bassfisher02]

Redneck, if you are fishing dingy to muddy water dont worry about the flouro leader and go straight to braid. Mono has a lot of stretch, which can lead to poor hooksets. I would also use a 6'6" rod if possible.

[Futurepro22]

the 3/0 hook should do the trick

[Redneck4woodmont]

thanks again for all the help, the 3/0 hooks are just regular worm hooks, do i need to get some widegap ones?

[Rebbasser]

I use an EWG simply because Tikis are bulky baits, and you don't want to get the throat of the hook clogged up with plastic. You also might consider going to a medium heavy rod instead of a medium-the stiffer rod helps get a better hookset.

[Gatrapper]

A) You might be setting the hook to fast
B) Hooks are to BIG
C) Change to a smaller worm

[Botte]

No offense, but I think it's more likely a technique thing rather than the hook size. If they can take a 5" Senko, they can take a size 2 hook. That said, downsizing to a 3 is probably best.

[Redneck4woodmont]

thanks again for all the help, i went fishin yesterday and caught 5 LM in about a hour with a 5" watermelon tiki stick. i think that the 3/0 EWG hook really did the trick. thanks again

[spencer]

does anyone know why iyt takes so long to post anything on here? I have been trying to get my jigs out to everyone but it does not post! Go to blackangeljigs.com and check them out.

[dodgeguy]

Originally Posted by Redneck4woodmont

I need help guys, I went to a pond near my house yesterday and I decided to try some 5" tiki sticks. I rigged then weightless w/ a regular 2/0 offset worm hook. I got plenty of hits, but no hookups, so I went out today and got some 3/0 offset worm hooks will this solve my problem?

Thanks in advance!

if it's machine gun taps they are panfish.3/0 EWG hook should be perfect.

[lizardsrule]

Originally Posted by spencer

does anyone know why iyt takes so long to post anything on here? I have been trying to get my jigs out to everyone but it does not post! Go to blackangeljigs.com and check them out.

Perhaps because Sponsors pay for advertising on this site. And if you are tryng to link to it, it may be blocked. No offense intended(well maybe a little), but to post this like you did means all you want is money. This is a Bass Fishing Forum. We discuss bass fishing techniques, baits, patterns, just about anything to do with Bass Fishing. Thousands of folks make jigs, if you want to discuss techniques, or the differences in say jig styles, then please fell free to discuss it, and give us your opinions. If you want to advertise pay for it. Believe it or not, lot's of folks have taken the time to become a member, join in the discussions, and since they built up a raport with some members were able to sell some items. The way you are going about it isn't gonna help your cause.

Lizards