Certainly worth a try, Spoon. I have lost count of “air mail” return deliveries! I know one problem is that I need to use a nbr 6 hook. But being I’m going after pans I usually use an 8.
Bob
Small bass jump and lose the hook up and maybe a trailer hook like I've used with spinnerbaits for bass will prevent it. (Don't have a glue how they do that!) Very large fish after a long fight make the hole bigger and come off without me ever seeing the fish.
Pickerel in one lake are a nuisance and coated floral wire may stop losing lures.
Here are possible solutions that hopefully won't deter panfish strikes:
S10CHEVY LIKED above post
Certainly worth a try, Spoon. I have lost count of “air mail” return deliveries! I know one problem is that I need to use a nbr 6 hook. But being I’m going after pans I usually use an 8.
Bob
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I don't think that would work for me as the rear hook could get hooked deeped into the panfish. Last thing I want to do is harm a fish. That would force me to keep it for eating and often I just want to release the catch. Like when my freezer is full.
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Bill
I much rather have one throw the hook and have one break me off and have the jig left in it
The love for fishing is one of the best gifts you can pass along
I'll report back how many get gut hooked. If so - no more trailer hook - even if only three are hooked that way.
I’m with Bob, but sometimes they just have to come home for dinner.
Creativity is just intelligence fooling around
Wish I knew how to cook them. Before my friend passed away, he would cook our catch. Still remember the flavor and freshness.