Thread: Bobby Garland

are your hooks sharp? if so maybe a stiffer rod.

Originally Posted by ichabod

are your hooks sharp? if so maybe a stiffer rod.

They are fairly sharp out of the package but you know I've not looked to see if they are still sharp after catching a few hundred fish. It could very well be it. I'm having some #2s and some #4s in 1/16oz in the sickle hook poured and I know that they are sharp. I'll keep a eye on it. Thanks


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1/16 OZ minnow heads with #4 hooks are the best choice. The fish completely engulfs the bait and gets hooked in the roof of the mouth as opposed to larger hooks in the tender lips. Sickle hooks work well due to the bend.

Monk

We like the #4 regular bends for the 1/16 oz. jig heads that we pour. Haven't seen any noticeable disadvantages.

I use #4 no need to go bigger. The bigger hooks give me a better hookup with the brush I'm fish not just the fish.

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Originally Posted by HogWild45

I use #2 red sickle hooks on all of my jigs. They work great with Baby Shad and the bigger hook is great for lifting larger slabs out of structure. I use the jigs with the wire bait keeper.

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Me also

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Do like us Mississippi folks and use 1/0 hooks.....

I use both 1/16 and 1/32 Oz heads with #4 hooks. I've found with the heavier weights the fish are more selective when striking. Line strength also matters. The heavier the line the quicker they let go. Try a lighter line if not already using it.

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