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Location: Oregon, IL | It seems when I am fishing bucktails my hooking percentage is 90% or higher, compared to cranksbaits I seem to be only hooking about 50% of the fish that have actually hit this year. Any clues on why that might be and anything I can do to hook more fish on crankbaits. |
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | I would start by sharpening hooks and heat shrinking the rear hook back (like a topraider). If this doesn't work, set the hook a couple times. Maybe that will help to drive those hooks home. |
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| Many times multiple hook set ups actually work against you with one hook not allowing the other hook to penetrate fully. You get both hooks penetrating part way, and neither one making it in past the barb. Any cranks that I have that have more than 2 hooks get the front and rear upsized and the middle one gets eliminated. Fewer hooks also means less chance of eye-hooking when a fish thrashes in the net. |
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| You're a better bucktail fisherman than I am, if you are getting 90%. |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | I get a lot better hookups on bucktails, too, it's the jerk baits I hate! m |
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| when a fish bites a bucktail, it has nothing else to take hold of really other then the hooks, consequently better hookup %.
with a crankbait, the fish will grab hold of the body of the bait and more then likely not have the hook.
With it's teeth burried into the bait, a hard enough hook set is needed to shift the bait in the fish's mouth to set the hook.
these items may help.
use larger gap hooks (unfortunately you will pick up more weeds)
keep hooks sharp
stiffer rod to get a harder set
keep constant pressure on the fish- often times the slack creating in multiple hooksets in the deal breaker |
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Location: Dixon, IL | I replaced some bucktails from second treble hook to a Salmon single hook and its high hook percent for me also nice bass as bonus fish!
Sharp your crankbaits treble hooks.....not needle point and it will be brittle! Replace and upgrade treble hooks like VMC, Owner, or Gamakatsu is not bad idea!
Check on your treble hooks after snag, rocks or release musky. Also long rod like at least 7 ft will do good job on crankbaits.
I like 6" and 7.5" grandma lures and it hooked muskies, pike and big bass very well for me!
Let us know if you find something better....we always like to learn something! |
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Location: Twin Cities | guest - 10/29/2008 1:51 AM
stiffer rod to get a harder set
keep constant pressure on the fish- often times the slack creating in multiple hooksets in the deal breaker
IME these two don't go hand in hand. A good longer rod with a strong back will still allow for good hooksets, even if it's not like a pool cue all the way through and it will aid better in fighting the fish since a softer tip is more forgiving with no stretch lines. It's hard to keep constant pressure with a stiff rod. |
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