Dragging: worm hooks v jig heads
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Topic: Dragging: worm hooks v jig heads
Posted By: brmbrm
Subject: Dragging: worm hooks v jig heads
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2023 at 9:23pm
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Just wonder about your thoughts when dragging. Man at the shop says "use jig heads" (didn't have worm hooks in stock), plus they are easier to rig, but I reckon worm hooks plus sinker outfish the jigheads a lot. Just me? Today caught next to nothing on dragged jigheads but plenty on worm hooks. Same SP. Different action to the rods though, one softer tip that the other, so that might be it. Must experiment more
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Posted By: Kandrew
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2023 at 11:06pm
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brmbrm wrote:Posted By: MB
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 7:43am
| I've messed around with worm hooks, can't say I've noticed a huge difference. The Glowbite Bleeder hooks are a good compromise. I like the presentation, but I don't think the fish care! |
Posted By: Kandrew
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 8:59am
| I find dragging can be very productive and the OA lightbulbs seem to work the best. Maybe be the round head style, could work more like a ball sinker. |
Posted By: brmbrm
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 9:52am
Pretty sure it was a Berkely Nitro Pro (1 oz), dragging with a 1 oz lead. I wonder if the flexibility between weight and lure allows it to swim more naturally and in a "tail up" way
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Posted By: Kandrew
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 2:17pm
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I think there’s jig heads that work well for cast and work back to the boat like the head you were using, these tend to have a lot of action darting around and then there’s the ball type heads like the lightbulb that do tend to sit more straight up like you say. I have fished worm hooks but hard to keep the Zmans on them they just get pulled off. I tried superglue, tiring them on. The lightbulbs hold the Zman well. I like the look of the new Baitjunkie jig heads as well. |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 4:16pm
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I'm not a frequent user of softbaits these days and have never been super keen on them like some but when I did use them I much preferred worm hooks just because. I guess it was because of the 'mix & match' convenience they offer
------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: Uncle
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 8:15pm
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My answer to movement is articulation.. Have played around with various options & settled on one that I like. Am having probs posting pics but will persevere :-) |
Posted By: Uncle
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 8:23pm
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Posted By: Uncle
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 8:25pm
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Posted By: Kandrew
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 9:19pm
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Posted By: Uncle
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 9:29pm
| Spade hooks Kerry, for best alignment |
Posted By: brmbrm
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 10:35pm
I use a short length of copper wire through the eye of the hook at round the top nick on the lure. Never fall off. |