Down sized baits - Husky Jerks

Posted 1/31/2002 2:12 PM (#4820)
Subject: Down sized baits - Husky Jerks


How do you keep the neutral buoyancy of a Husky Jerk when you must change the hooks and split rings because the ones that came on the bait are to weak for muskie?

I have been playing with hook size, split ring size and the number of hooks used on the bait. I am checking to see if anyone has the correct combination figured out.




Posted 1/31/2002 9:19 PM (#20698)
Subject: Down sized baits - Husky Jerks


David you cant change hooks......they will work TRUST ME.. I have seen 44" caught on them with ease.

You must use 20lb mono tied directly...take your chances...but it wont work at all without taking the chance.

A hit is better then NO HIT on tough days...I always say.[:bigsmile:]

Posted 1/31/2002 9:49 PM (#20699)
Subject: Down sized baits - Husky Jerks


Thank you

Posted 2/1/2002 1:06 AM (#20700)
Subject: Down sized baits - Husky Jerks


the smaller ones sink but the 14cm one suspends even with a cable wire-leader. Of course don't use a thick one, just 24pounds test will do.

Posted 2/1/2002 9:06 AM (#20701)
Subject: Down sized baits - Husky Jerks


I also put light steel split rings on the big ones, as the little copper ones suck and will bend and pull out. I use a little south bend invisa leader on the huskies and they work well, though they kink up quickly.