i wanted to know if anyone has anyway of keepin baits on better with straight shank worm hooks when flippin, is there some kind of plastic to but to put on the hook ?
I use the Gamakatsu Super Line Worm Hook, but add a piece of heat shrink tubing below the hook eye, with the end of the tubing cut at an angle to create a big barb when heated and compressed. Paycheck Hooks by Bub Tosh come with the heat shrink tubing and is the same thing. I also use Gamakatsu GMag hooks for some baits but the straight shanks see more use in the heavy stuff for me. Be sure to anchor your weight tight to the hook with a couple of bobber stops.
Comment by cody hampton on September 1, 2009 at 11:38pm
i have used EWG alot but i want to try straight shank and see and i noticed you can get away with a bigger straight shank with a smaller bait as well
Comment by Mark Byrne on September 1, 2009 at 11:28pm
Don't use straight shank hooks! EWG is the way to go! Other wise super glue will work!
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