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| this topic was posted in the Pros Perspective forum. i am interested in it and thought it may get more attention here.
three trebles seem like overkill to me on most baits. also, i believe it would be safer for the fish. most fish you see are caught on the front two hooks. the tail hook is then left free to snag in gills, eyes, etc.
is it as simple as removing the tail hook and maybe upsizing the front and middle hooks? or do i need to move the middle hook toward the back some?
is anyone reducing to two trebles with any success. i may be interested in trying this, but would like some input first.
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Location: Alexandria, MN | I have been reading on it, and play with the idea myself. I have removed the tail hook on a few baits, and yes it's a good idea to up size the remaining hooks on some of the lures, others seem fine with the originals. Also sometimes the placement of the two hooks are OK, other times I will move one or both hooks towards the rear slightly.
I find that it is a real try and try again kind of thing. As you change from 3 to 2, and small to big hooks you will notice a change in lure action and bouyancy. Sometimes the hooks will tangle. Then make some extra changes until you get the action and hook spacing you want.
I feel I am still catching the same % of fish hooked, but I am able to get them out of the net and back into the water quicker and safer.
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Going from 3 to 2 treble hooks...