Thread: Snap Beans

I'm sure they'd work, but I don't like treble hooks for gills. I'd replace with a single hook.

Originally Posted by Eagle 1

Any use these tiny crank baits for gills? Wall-mart had them for 1.86 .

They will catch Gills. A lot of trout guys use these too. Have used them but gave them all to my son. He does very well with them. I did as Disco said....I changed all the hooks out to singles. That's a great price for them.

Regards

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

I'm sure they'd work, but I don't like treble hooks for gills. I'd replace with a single hook.

I just changed over a couple of Rebel lures to give single hooks a try. I also am trying to minimize damage to the fish as all are going back in.
Bob

Good buy

Originally Posted by BobC

I just changed over a couple of Rebel lures to give single hooks a try. I also am trying to minimize damage to the fish as all are going back in.
Bob

what size hook ? #6 ?

Originally Posted by Eagle 1

what size hook ? #6 ?

Well, right now the jury is out Eagle. I used a #6 in line vertical that I found at Finesse Fishing. I had trouble finding anything smaller in the IL vertical. The smallest Owner I saw was a #6. As it turns out, finesse also has these hooks in #8 to #10. Chris has some guidance at Finesse on size conversion. If my memory serves right I think he said if the plug was 50mm go with an 8 on the conversion. I plan on buying some 8 and 10 and experiment. He also has those small split rings that can be harder to source. Hopefully someone here can give some guidance on various size plugs with a good single hook size. The size you choose can also be influenced by whether you plan on installing a forward hook as well as the rear. I just have the rear hook. Please let us know your results.
bob

Hadn't seen any in Batesville or Pontotoc so i might ride over to New Albany one day to see if they have any more....looks like they might be worth a try