Chris at https://www.finesse-fishing.com/repl...ess-hooks.html has some great single hooks and split rings if you need those too.
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What you see here, and what has been most productive for me, is the Arkie #350 in #87 color. The hook is the VMC 1/0 Inline single hook. I also leave the split ring on the front hook hanger for the "clicking" sound it makes. Not sure it is a plus or not, but it hasn't hurt my catch rate. Hook up ratio is as good as with any single hook jig I've ever used. The hook is not at all too big.
I go a step further and crimp down the barb. Barbs, in my opinion, are not needed unless you are catching for the pot. I'm strictly a CRP fisherman, so I like being able to release a fish unharmed. This modification has certainly increased my enjoyment out on the water.
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Chris at https://www.finesse-fishing.com/repl...ess-hooks.html has some great single hooks and split rings if you need those too.
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Great information. I have wanted to make this switch.
thanks,
Bob
I have a ton of the Rebel lures I would like to convert to single hook. Would anyone know the hook size of the Rebel lures, such as the Cricket, Crawfish, etc? It sure would be nice to get rid of those trebles.
Bob
i can see a few problems regarding cut off regular treble hooks. First of all most treble hook on mini crank bait is small (size 10) removing two barbs and the hook would get even smaller, the hook up ratio might decrease dramatically (recommended single hook replacement usually longer and wider gap). Secondly if the lures are those suspended or slow sink type (most of mine) removing 2 out of three barbs, means removing weight which might impact on running depth.
Im still researching since most US market replacement hook are made from thicker wire unlike JDM hook. I like light wire hook so I can get bigger hook without changing much weight of the lures. I also plan to replace my floating lures with heavier hook to make it sink or suspended in hope to get deeper running depth but without interfering action of the lure.
I think too much lol.
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