The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Assist hook length? https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:25:23 +0000 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:06:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=67131 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Assist hook length? : .My assist cord would also...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=966000&title=assist-hook-length#966000 Author: Kenshin
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Posted: 05 Jul 2011 at 9:06pm

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My assist cord would also be just about a third of the length of the jig. No more, No less. Fish I.. forget about the varivas assist cord, better use shoe lases I reckon LOL.



]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:06:48 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=966000&title=assist-hook-length#966000 <![CDATA[Assist hook length? : Captn Phil wrote:Look at...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=965457&title=assist-hook-length#965457 Author: fish i
Subject: 67131
Posted: 04 Jul 2011 at 8:47pm

Originally posted by Captn Phil Captn Phil wrote:

Look at your jig and picture it as a bait fish. Put the hook where the gut of the bait would be. That is about one third or less of the way down from the top. That is the most vulnerable part of a fish and where predators are most likely to target when attacking. Also, check that  the hook isn't able to fall over the jig ang get caught up. Don't be scared to use bigger hooks. 


That would be the case for sharks and other toothy critters I would think Phil, as sharks hit the tail or mid section in order to disable them and they have got the teeth to mow through them. But I thought kings hit bait fish head on with speed and suction.
]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:47:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=965457&title=assist-hook-length#965457 <![CDATA[Assist hook length? : Yeah and all your jigs they...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=965434&title=assist-hook-length#965434 Author: straks007
Subject: 67131
Posted: 04 Jul 2011 at 8:24pm

Yeah and all your jigs they were attached to, and your custom rods, and your bling reels etc]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:24:24 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=965434&title=assist-hook-length#965434 <![CDATA[Assist hook length? : you wanted one, mate! ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=965421&title=assist-hook-length#965421 Author: M@CC@
Subject: 67131
Posted: 04 Jul 2011 at 8:06pm

you wanted one, mate!
]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:06:00 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=965421&title=assist-hook-length#965421 <![CDATA[Assist hook length? : He is named Cluster for a...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=965273&title=assist-hook-length#965273 Author: straks007
Subject: 67131
Posted: 04 Jul 2011 at 3:58pm

He is named Cluster for a reasonLOL]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:58:47 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=965273&title=assist-hook-length#965273 <![CDATA[Assist hook length? : Two hooks on the same cord...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=965272&title=assist-hook-length#965272 Author: M@CC@
Subject: 67131
Posted: 04 Jul 2011 at 3:54pm

Two hooks on the same cord mate, Only did this on 400gm + Jigs (would affect the smaller jigs, i would think), it certainly did the trick for the couple of days that I used it.Smile
]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:54:41 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=965272&title=assist-hook-length#965272 <![CDATA[Assist hook length? : worksux wrote:I keep my cord...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=965211&title=assist-hook-length#965211 Author: Fugu
Subject: 67131
Posted: 04 Jul 2011 at 1:09pm

Originally posted by worksux worksux wrote:

I keep my cord length to around 75mm for all the long jiggs, seems ok. 
I am starting to use the shorter zest flutter jig more and more and wonder if the assist should be shorter for them?
I shortened mine, looked wrong when changing from a 300gr jig.
Originally posted by fish i fish i wrote:


Anyone using that varivas assist cord, is it stiffer than used zylon?
I've used the varivas cord. I thought it was too soft and it frayed really easily. I wont be buying it again Confused
 
 
]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:09:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=965211&title=assist-hook-length#965211 <![CDATA[Assist hook length? : Two hooks on the same cord or...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=965203&title=assist-hook-length#965203 Author: krow
Subject: 67131
Posted: 04 Jul 2011 at 12:56pm

Two hooks on the same cord or seperate?]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:56:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=965203&title=assist-hook-length#965203 <![CDATA[Assist hook length? : This may cause some problems...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=964818&title=assist-hook-length#964818 Author: M@CC@
Subject: 67131
Posted: 03 Jul 2011 at 12:15pm

This may cause some problems and I don't have a current picture as I'm overseas, but last Novemeber I made a couple of assist rigs with two hooks (one at about 1/3 and one just past 1/2 way), I can tell you my hook up rate was 2 - 1 compared to others on the boat ...till they snagged on the bottom Unhappy. The other issue was sometimes it was difficult to get the second hook out for a clean release. Haven't stuck with it but it was worth a crack.
Any one else given this a go????
]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:15:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=964818&title=assist-hook-length#964818 <![CDATA[Assist hook length? : Where do you get this cord from?...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=964742&title=assist-hook-length#964742 Author: Fish Addict
Subject: 67131
Posted: 02 Jul 2011 at 11:58pm

Where do you get this cord from?]]> Sat, 02 Jul 2011 23:58:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67131&PID=964742&title=assist-hook-length#964742