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| As the subject says, what's the best way to t a treble? I have done a few by just using pliers and bending them, but looking for some ideas or tips. Thanks in advance. |
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Location: WI | I latch a Vice Grips onto the shank & eye of the hook aligned with whichever hook point is the closest to being inline with the eye. Carefully finish lining up that point 1st, then slowly bend the other 2 points to 90 degrees of the 1st point & the eye using a lineman's pliers. Hope this helps. |
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| Be certain to remove the hooks from the lure when "T" ing them, lest you catch yourself with one of the other hooks on the lure! It only takes a moment to remove the hook and then re-install it. |
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Location: Yahara River Chain | Just use the pliers and that's all you need to do. No need to over think this.
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Location: Minnesota. | muskie! nut - 2/14/2016 9:23 PM
Just use the pliers and that's all you need to do. No need to over think this.
Yup! Couple pairs of vise grips for me...simple. |
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Location: Detroit River | Place the soldered hook in a vise & use lineman pliers to bend the others. For the thicker/forged hooks it might best to heat the hook up where it will be bent. |
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| Ok I'm pretty much a noob at dedicated Muskie fishing and have to ask, why would you T a hook and what type of bait is it for? |
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Location: SE, WI. | Bigeasy; T- ing hooks is more for crank baits, glide baits, that sort of lure. It helps with keeping away the hook marks/ digs, that wear the bait to the bone yard, sort of speak;)! It also will help exposing more points of hook, for better hook ups. JD |
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| Thanks JD.
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| Do you guys T the end hook on your crankbaits? |
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Location: Yahara River Chain | No need to T the rear hook and makes no sense to. |
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