Single Hook for Soft Plastic Swimbaits?
Dave F
Posted 7/16/2025 6:22 PM (#1034408)
Subject: Single Hook for Soft Plastic Swimbaits?




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Has anyone tried using an Owner Beast Hook to use just this single hook on soft plastic swimbaits? It would come thru weeds and wood really well, but I"m wondering about the hook up ratio. I suppose a treble hook could be added to the single Beast Hook prior to putting the hook point up thru the bait. But then it wouldn't be snagproof.
Anybody tried it?
Masqui-ninja
Posted 7/17/2025 6:24 AM (#1034413 - in reply to #1034408)
Subject: Re: Single Hook for Soft Plastic Swimbaits?





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Location: Walker, MN		I've had some success with a 12/0 best hook with an 8" swimbait. The past two seasons I've been throwing 8" swimbaits on an Ike's Monster Jig, this combo works well. Basically a giant swim jig. The key for me with any swim jig or Beast hook is to hold the rod totally out of position, straight up or off to the side. This way you are pre-programed to drop the rod tip (feeding the lure to the fish for a second), then reel half of the slack and hit the fish on a semi-slack line. The hooking percentage is really good when using this technique. Holding the rod 90 degrees to the line angle. This is also how I teach people to fish a topwater frog for bass, and the hookup ratio skyrockets when done properly.
Dave F
Posted 7/17/2025 1:23 PM (#1034423 - in reply to #1034413)
Subject: Re: Single Hook for Soft Plastic Swimbaits?




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Thanks for getting back to me. I think that is good advice. I'll check out the jigs you mentioned, too.
I've noticed when fishing for bass with swimbaits it's best to hesitate before setting the hook. Must work the same for muskies.
Thanks again.