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I recently got a number of 6 and 8 inch Reef Hawgs and weight systems. Is there a default location that seems to be the best place for inserting the screw in weight system?
In reading all the posts online it seems that 1/2 inch to 1 inch behind the front hook seems to be the norm. While I understand that each lure is different, and that testing each one in the sink to get the exact balance point is often cited as the best method, I was wondering if that was not as essential a process with the weight system since you can change weights on the fly. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Take care,
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Location: Minnesota. | If they were mine I'd use dbl.-backed carpet tape on top of each indiv. bait and float 'em w/a weight placed as needed. That way you'll see per bait. Bait's are sensitive, big-time...use care! |
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Thanks for the reply. As far as balancing each one individually, what exactly am I looking to do? Barely float tail down like a bobber, balance horizontally on the surface, suspend horizontally, sink?
Take care,
Ruddiger |
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Location: On the water | 1
Edited by FEVER 1/29/2017 1:59 PM
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Location: On the water | I picked this up on some earlier posts. I haven't tried it though.
Reef Hawg. Those that float nose-up are usually golden. Modifications. Remove cotter pins and hooks. Weight the 2 holes, using worm bullet weights in each of the holes as they are key to having this bait swing and dance side to side. Then 1-1/4" screw eye in the middle of those 2 weight points with a split ringed 5/0 L774 hook and a rear split ring 4/0 hook. OR drill hole about a 1/2 of an inch back from the front hook. I use screw inserts weights, small reef Hawgs take about 1/4 to 3/8 oz., large 1/2 to 3/4 oz. Sometimes the hooks are not centered so make sure the weight is. The correct drill bit size is 5/64 for the .092 and 1/16 for the .072 hook hanger screws. 1-1.5 inch long.
Good luck, Tom
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Location: Minnesota. | Fevers post gives you much. Digest it and decide what to do for your likes.
Me, I'd want my bait to rise a bit on the rest so you can float her up and away from the rocks. To do this I'd include the weight of my leader in your test as baits are VERY sensitive.
Shooting from the hip here, I'd take some soft solder and wrap it around the front hook with your leader attached so you have it all together. Remove solder to suit for the gentle rise. Then weigh the solder on a gram scale and file your weights to exactly that weight or just a tad less and go from there.
At least you'd know exactly what you need for the weight. Placement can them be determined. It'll take some patience...good luck. If or "when" you do it right it will be worth the effort. |
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Location: SE, WI. | Ruddiger, here is a past post next to yours on weighting reef hawgs. One was my mods! JD |
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Reef Hawg Weight Placement