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Wondering if anyone has done the reseach ? Which lures swim well with single hooks on assist cord much like the sailfish folks use . I've always been a fan of carpenter but looks like I need to widen my horizons to find a more marlin friendly stickait that can use two or three single hooks on assist cords .  Anyone ?
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Played with lots of single hook ideas down at Ranfurly a couple of months ago and found that some stickbaits just wouldn't swim regardless of how they were rigged but others were quite tolerant of different setups. Each type of bait had to have a different approach to get the best out of it so you will have to experiment lots with the baits you want to use.

The biggest problem is stopping the front hook laying flat against the body. Cable ties, tape, wire, rubber bands and imagination all need to be part of the kit. Also take some fine solder to wrap on the lure tail or trailing hook to get it back into balance. Good luck. 

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Cheers Phil - any makes that were easier to rig that you care to mention ?
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orions  crazy 140 swims well with singles, not sure if they will with assist cord but id be confident it wuld
 
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second vote for Orions Very forgiving lure to swim
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I think the orions might be the way to go.
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you wont be disappointed, they are ugly but the things are fish magnets!!
 
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Yep the Orions do the job,even use them hookless as teasers some days and they still swim fine.
The nambas would be my pick especially the sinking ones
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Thanks Mark ,  looking for something that'll sink for sure.
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Heru skipjack( technically a small cup popper) lures go great with a single on tail, no middle hook imo
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Hey Rory you would be welcome to come grab a few of my personal Orions after I get back from New Cal at the end of this month. You could take them and try swimming with what ever hooks you want.

Try before you buyThumbs Up It also just happens that I have now ones for sale   How ConvenientEmbarrassed
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very convenient Thumbs Up  will be in touch , cheers Boulder
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