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jcern

Posted 4/21/2014 12:03 PM (#707933)
Subject: Phantom Hook Question

Posts: 3

I was out fishing this past weekend using a 6 inch phantom soft tail. I had hooked a few fish only to lose them seconds later. after checking the bait after each encounter i noticed that the hook point was bent out at a 45 degree angle. Just curious if anyone else has had this same type of issue? I really like using the phantoms but i have had this issue on a number of occasions on the smaller and larger versions as well. Any advice on how to fix this problem?

IAJustin

Posted 4/21/2014 12:25 PM (#707938 - in reply to #707933)
Subject: Re: Phantom Hook Question

Posts: 2015

what rod do you throw them with? with lighter hooks you need to match your rod to your bait. back your drag off a little on baits with lighter hooks as well.

Mojo1269

Posted 4/21/2014 12:49 PM (#707941 - in reply to #707938)
Subject: Re: Phantom Hook Question

Posts: 752

What ^^^^^^said. Those thinner wire hooks cannot take the same play as a 7/0n a DCG. You can bput beefier hooks on a Phanton but it dampens the action if they are too heavy.

jcern

Posted 4/21/2014 6:06 PM (#707986 - in reply to #707933)
Subject: RE: Phantom Hook Question

Posts: 3

I have been using a St. Croix LT Lip Stick. I do keep my drag locked down pretty tight. next time out I will try to back off the drag a little bit. thanks for the help

Simple Man

Posted 4/22/2014 3:13 PM (#708139 - in reply to #707933)
Subject: RE: Phantom Hook Question

Posts: 136

jcern - 4/21/2014 12:03 PM I was out fishing this past weekend using a 6 inch phantom soft tail. I had hooked a few fish only to lose them seconds later. after checking the bait after each encounter i noticed that the hook point was bent out at a 45 degree angle. Just curious if anyone else has had this same type of issue? I really like using the phantoms but i have had this issue on a number of occasions on the smaller and larger versions as well. Any advice on how to fix this problem?

Never ahd that issue at all. However, I use Phantoms frequently so keep us posted with updates.

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