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MJB_04

Posted 12/4/2003 9:21 PM (#89957)
Subject: Jig gurus

Posts: 346

What kinda hook do you like? Short shank? Long shank?

Thanks,
MJB

MuskieBum

Posted 12/4/2003 11:17 PM (#89964 - in reply to #89957)
Subject: RE: Jig gurus

Posts: 236

what kind of body you gonna be using?

Steve Jonesi

Posted 12/5/2003 7:12 AM (#89971 - in reply to #89957)
Subject: RE: Jig gurus

Posts: 2089

My favorite is still the Gaelic Supreme used by Jacks Jigs. It's a 6/0 long shank ,super sharp(still need to touch up)and super strong.I'll still use shorter hooks, depending what plastic I'm using , but prefer a long shank on most. Steve

MJB_04

Posted 12/5/2003 7:13 AM (#89972 - in reply to #89964)
Subject: RE: Jig gurus

Posts: 346

A guess that all depends then

Swimming-
Powerhead-
Weedless Basslike jig-

Steve W, you said you like to use spinnerbait trailer hooks, but isn't the hook-eye facing the wrong directing (horizontal, not vertical like it should be)?

Thanks,
MJB

Edited by MJB_04 12/5/2003 7:32 AM

muskyone

Posted 12/5/2003 3:19 PM (#90016 - in reply to #89957)
Subject: RE: Jig gurus

Posts: 1536

Location: God's Country......USA..... Western Wisconsin

I use a #410 Eagle claw in my weedless Jig. 5/8 oz and 1/2 oz use a 7/0 size with a long shank. The 3/8 oz has a 6/0 Mustad #32786 Black Nickel hook. Hope this helps.

sworrall

Posted 12/6/2003 2:23 PM (#90048 - in reply to #90016)
Subject: RE: Jig gurus

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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin

I like the hook eye facing that way, one of the reasons I use those hooks. They are stainless, come out of the box very sharp, and hold a nedge for a long time.I have long shank 5/0, 6/0, and 7/0 in the 3/8 OZ, 1/2OZ, and 5/8OZ to 1/0 OZ jigs I make.

sworrall

Posted 12/23/2003 9:49 PM (#91539 - in reply to #90048)
Subject: RE: Jig gurus

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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin

I have several styles I use. The real trick to finding out if a jig will hook up well is to place the hook tip and the eye on the palm of your hand. if you can pull the hook along your palm without it hooking immediately, the gap angle is incorrect.

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