Which hook pattern would you say is the best hook to use for a standard no knot rig ? No shrink tube or kicker just hook and a supple braid. It’s for a very weedy lake so needs to be strong
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I have to ask, why wouldn't you want to add a kicker if it could help hooking.
I have to ask, why wouldn't you want to add a kicker if it could help hooking.
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Basically I’m pulling it into a bag of pellet parachute rig style made with pva bags. When I do it with kickers they just fold over and bend they aren’t rigid enough. I’m fishing a very weedy lake and will be tying rigs to suit on the bank but won’t have a kettle with me for steaming shrink tube. So was just going to use a simple no knot. I don’t want to hook the bag on either I want the hook inside the bag so I’m 100% sure there are no hair tangles.
Basically I’m pulling it into a bag of pellet parachute rig style made with pva bags. When I do it with kickers they just fold over and bend they aren’t rigid enough. I’m fishing a very weedy lake and will be tying rigs to suit on the bank but won’t have a kettle with me for steaming shrink tube. So was just going to use a simple no knot. I don’t want to hook the bag on either I want the hook inside the bag so I’m 100% sure there are no hair tangles.
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Big fan of the esp claw hammers in size 5, only hook pattern I use 👍
Big fan of the esp claw hammers in size 5, only hook pattern I use 👍
You would need a hook with a aggressive in turned eye especially with supple braid to get the desired angle
Any decent Wide Gape Hook.
I don't think any aggressive inturned eye \ curved piece of rubber\plastic on the end of a hook, aids in hooking a fish! Dream on...
One for another day I guess. :D
I don't think any aggressive inturned eye \ curved piece of rubber\plastic on the end of a hook, aids in hooking a fish! Dream on...
One for another day I guess. :D
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A curve shank hook may do the job.
A curve shank hook may do the job.
Nash Fang
Here my 2 cents
I would go with a wide gape hook pattern with in turned eye if you are using supple braid
If nuisances is not a problem i would use KD rig which will provide a very agressive angle without any kicker and extra unecessary piece of plastic
If KD is not your favorite, go for a basic knotless knot, you could add extra 2 turn under the hair to kick away your bait from the hook 😉
I would go with a wide gape hook pattern with in turned eye if you are using supple braid
If nuisances is not a problem i would use KD rig which will provide a very agressive angle without any kicker and extra unecessary piece of plastic
If KD is not your favorite, go for a basic knotless knot, you could add extra 2 turn under the hair to kick away your bait from the hook 😉
I’ve seen the Korda basix wide gape x which look good. They have a much more inturned eye than other wide gaped hooks which would could perfect without any shrink tubing
Gardner mugga.
Angling iron anchor, very aggressive eye.
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Your right about the angle, I still have some somewhere in m'y storage
However, the point is trash, you would better go on solid brand to get something sharp
Your right about the angle, I still have some somewhere in m'y storage
However, the point is trash, you would better go on solid brand to get something sharp
Gardner cvr are a really aggressive pattern, no need for shrink tube a great with braided hook lengths. Just buy a smaller size then normal as they come up very large
A long shank. Personally i think those with an in turned eye are a bit too much, those you see in the shops are way too extreme. 10 degrees would be ok, straight is fine too, you can always use your pliers to get that 10 degree angle.