Assist rigs on stickbaits
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Printed Date: 06 Jun 2026 at 3:54pm
Topic: Assist rigs on stickbaits
Posted By: coxie
Subject: Assist rigs on stickbaits
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 9:37pm
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Is there any reason I shouldn't use an assist rig with single hook from a jig on a stickbait instead of treble hooks? I'm completely new to stickbaiting but I fish from a ski so want to eliminate any change of getting a treble in any part of my body... I ordered some shogun inline hooks but 9/0 was the smallest I could find (wanted 7/0), got them anyway and sure enough theyre probably a bit big but i'm going to run the shogun on the rear and just put a shortened assist rig off a jig on the belly hook, is there any reason why I havent seen anyone else doing this?  |
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Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 10:34pm
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I've done exact same thing even down to squid skirt it helps keel the bait. ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: coxie
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 11:09pm
| I figured if it works on a jig then can't go too wrong on a stickbait, just don't see it often... if anything the squid skirt may look like a flying fishes wing which can only be good for targetting kingfish |
Posted By: Titahi
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 12:41am
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I think the reason you wont see a squid skirt used on an assist on stickbaits is it will reduce the action and movement of the lure....... Its not gonna be very erratic or have much roll if the skirt is acting like a drouge ------------- "I love standing by the ocean and just knowing what its for" |
Posted By: Boxee
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 9:10am
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Hey Coxie, pretty sure Jigstar do the inline singles in smaller sizes. I use assists on the big Magic Swimmers, mainly as I don't trust the connections between each part. But I've seen poppers rigged for GTs that way as well. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: ginga
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 9:10am
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When I've tried it I had issues with hooks straightening out, these were really heavy duty hooks that I had used for years with no issues on jigs. No idea why but must have some different leveredge going on ------------- www.extremesportfishing.co.nz. Agent for Carpenter, Orion and ASWB products |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2015 at 12:45am
I would second this
 ........with blooper poppers ok but not a zig zaggy stickbait.....7/0 inline shoguns with 9mm splits or jigstar inlines(not sure what size/Chris wong would know as he sells both your starwalker lure(KY) and hooks).........the 9/0 will weigh it down a bit as well/which will be to the detriment of the lure.............with 7/0 and 9mm split.......the head pops back up pretty quick after the stroke.............believe me i spent ages dicking about with owner 3/0 trebs (all) or belly treb and single on the end......I found shogun inline 7/0 and 9mm splits the best with both your lure and the shimano ocea pencil..Dont go too heavy on the leader either...Hope this helps------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
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