Upgrading hooks on shallow invader
Bigbucks1985
Posted 8/7/2018 10:03 PM (#914913)
Subject: Upgrading hooks on shallow invader




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So I have a couple new shallow invaders. Was wondering if anyone has opinions on the stock hooks. Are they decent? Or should I upgrade them?
supertrollr
Posted 8/7/2018 10:21 PM (#914916 - in reply to #914913)
Subject: Re: Upgrading hooks on shallow invader


i keep them
but once knipexed i add owner st36 3/0
ToddM
Posted 8/7/2018 10:25 PM (#914917 - in reply to #914913)
Subject: Re: Upgrading hooks on shallow invader





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Location: oswego, il		I would change them as needed with a short shank 3/0 black nickel equivalent. Do the wire extension mod for the back hook
Zinox
Posted 8/8/2018 1:46 AM (#914923 - in reply to #914913)
Subject: Re: Upgrading hooks on shallow invader




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Sharpen them and go nuts, I add one or 2 split-rings to the rear hook and insert it into the rubber tail so the hooks don't tangle, seems to work great.
Bigbucks1985
Posted 8/8/2018 12:04 PM (#914956 - in reply to #914923)
Subject: Re: Upgrading hooks on shallow invader




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Do the split rings and inserting the hook in the tail effect the action?
Zinox
Posted 8/8/2018 12:33 PM (#914960 - in reply to #914913)
Subject: Re: Upgrading hooks on shallow invader




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Not to a point that i have noticed it, try it and see what you feel.
To me the bait have always been more of the hard rip n' stop crankbait, than a steady retrieve.
Bigbucks1985
Posted 8/8/2018 5:27 PM (#915030 - in reply to #914960)
Subject: Re: Upgrading hooks on shallow invader




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The haven’t fished it a ton. But I have landed two fish on it and lost another one that hit boatside. All while fishing it with stalk hook setup, with a steady retrieve. I will try modify one of them and see if I like it better
Pointerpride102
Posted 8/8/2018 7:48 PM (#915041 - in reply to #914917)
Subject: Re: Upgrading hooks on shallow invader





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ToddM - 8/7/2018 10:25 PM

I would change them as needed with a short shank 3/0 black nickel equivalent. Do the wire extension mod for the back hook


Definitely do the back hook wire extension. I just learned this and it is super easy.
Mojo1269
Posted 8/9/2018 8:40 AM (#915097 - in reply to #914913)
Subject: Re: Upgrading hooks on shallow invader





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I always have ditched the rear hook and put a T'd 7/0 on the front. IT is a go to bait for me early season and I have never felt I lost a fish by not having the rear hook on there.
ARmuskyaddict
Posted 8/9/2018 10:54 AM (#915107 - in reply to #914913)
Subject: Re: Upgrading hooks on shallow invader





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If you do the wire extension with bucktail wire and go uo on hook size you will have a very neutral buoyant bait. I prefer a slow rise, so I used 174 lb wire and bigger ss hooks.
supertrollr
Posted 8/9/2018 2:28 PM (#915140 - in reply to #914956)
Subject: Re: Upgrading hooks on shallow invader


Bigbucks1985 - 8/8/2018 12:04 PM

Do the split rings and inserting the hook in the tail effect the action?

i have no idea but the wire extension do not change the action.this bait is just useless without that change . treble are way to close for good hookset and it always tangle
Bigbucks1985
Posted 8/9/2018 7:06 PM (#915167 - in reply to #915041)
Subject: Re: Upgrading hooks on shallow invader




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Was thinking of doing adding a split ring or two to extend the rear hook back. Has anyone had issues with the split rings twisting? Would like to try the wire extension but having trouble finding wire.
CRK925
Posted 8/9/2018 7:30 PM (#915169 - in reply to #915167)
Subject: Re: Upgrading hooks on shallow invader




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You definitely want to do the wire mod. Any .051 wire will work. There's always Amazon or Rollie and Helens if you need to order it.

The hooks tangle too much on a stock invader, along with undesirable hook angles for keeping fish hooked.
ToddM
Posted 8/9/2018 9:01 PM (#915174 - in reply to #914913)
Subject: Re: Upgrading hooks on shallow invader





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Location: oswego, il		Be careful with the .051 wire. I have had it turn my shallow invaders into sinkers. I use 174lb and change it out.