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smallmouth/musky

Posted 10/27/2012 1:55 PM (#593901)
Subject: Hook hanger durability

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I've got a few baits that have the metal hook hanger that has two screws holding it in. 7" Suicks, and a few topwater baits. Most of these have never been used, and never had a fish on.

Should I be concerned about the durability of these hook hangers? Should I remove them, and install screw eyes? Just remove the screws epoxy the holes, and re-screw the standard hook hanger back in?
Do nothing?

fatfingers

Posted 10/28/2012 7:20 AM (#593989 - in reply to #593901)
Subject: Re: Hook hanger durability

Posts: 351

That type of hanger assembly has been in use for decades. It is sometimes used because the bait is too narrow for screw eyes. Removing the screws and using a shot of epoxy in the holes when you replace them might add additional strength and piece of mind. Also a properly adjusted reel drag when using certain baits can reduce the stress on the weaker links between you and those powerful jaws.

Edited by fatfingers 10/28/2012 7:24 AM

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