bobothewizard Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 There has to be a cheaper way to get these. I went to my local bass pro over lunch time to pick up some weighted hooks to try out my new swimbaits and this is what i found. Owner Weighted TwistLock 3X Wire Super Needle Point - Model 5132W $5 for a pack of 3!!! There has to be either a cheaper way to make these or a different brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinko Baits Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 That is what I thought!!! I wasn't paying those prices. SO... I bought me some fly tying lead wire, and use it on my 5/0 hooks. No way was I paying that. I weight my own hooks and I can make them any weight I want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 There are other brands making similar style hooks; but you must remember that you get what you pay for. (quality) www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I use these little dog ear clip ons that I clip on the shank of a hitchihker hook. I use a 1/32 in size. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskillr Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I just crimp a split shot on my hooks. That way I can get whatever hook and whatever weight I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Owner hooks are the most expensive hooks out there. and the best In tournys thats all I use. I have switched to gamy's and was not happy with the results. the points nick up very easy, they bend and fish come off. with Owners fish dont come off very often, The hook set between the eyes takes pliers to come out etc etc. I went back to owner hooks this does not include dropshot hooks s rebarbs are the best then gamy's My personal opinion thats all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobothewizard Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I cant even find a mold for these types of hooks. You would think they would be easy to produce but for some reason i cant find any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 All you need is a pair of pliers and some rubber core sinkers. Take out the core and pinch them on any hook. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobothewizard Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Oh man... Thats a good idea. Why didnt i think of that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Bass Pro has what they call Clam Shot weights. They come in many different sizes. Just buy the sizes you want and clamp them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman2 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I just saw a mold for this type of hook somewhere.. I'll try and locate it again, but.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I've been making my own. Mustad 91768 5/0 hooks are $12 for 50....the stainless large coils are $8.50/100 and like Nova I've been using Gremlin rubber core sinkers without the rubber which in 1/16 are 12 cents. I've had excellent success with this hook and the point of the Mustad hook is long lasting. I did not like the $5/three pack either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Here is a pic of my set up. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny.Barile Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Cant you just pinch a small splitshot (splitshod?) on the hook shank where you want it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I used the clamshots buy have switched to the rubber cores Hey Delw, If you are using the sproat style Rebarb it is a gammy hook. They also have one that is a round bend, built on a Daiichi. Most all of the ones I see in stores are the gammys tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Yep. Here is my thoughts. Ideally I do not want any weight on the hook shank. It gives the bait too much weight when big momma goes to head shaking. However, I find it necessary to have some weight to make sure the bait does not turn on its side. I think I will try a very small bullet weight texas rigged for casting weight and getting the bait down. Then I will put one small split shot on the shank to make the baits swim up and down. I will try this soon. I tried a bigger weight like my picture on the shank and had too many fish throw the baits. So I am still in search mode for the best rig for me. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Saint I think that's the nature of the beast with these baits. I have about 20 extra wide EWG hooks that work well with the hitchhiker and the rubbercore weights. I have had better hook ups with these because the shank doesn't ride up against the belly of the bait and I get a deeper hookset because the bait has more room to move out of the way. Bad part is I can't remember what brand they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 MDC: If you can figure out the brand, let me know. I will buy a bunch. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 No problem Saint. I need some more too. I'll post on here, may help everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutty_gnome Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Mustad makes a WONDERFUL weighted plastics hook. WIth a sliding weight system and IMO the best method of retaining the bait on on the hook. They are about 5 to 7 bucks for 3 but they last and last. They are the Mustad ultra powerlock weighted hooks - seen at Cabela's Cabela's -- Mustad Power Lock Plus Hooks I love them. I'm not fond of twist lock method used by Owenr and others. My fingers are just too fat to make it work cleanly. I fooled around with crimping split shot egg sinkers to a hoook and it just didn't work out for a lot of reasons. The movable weights on these hooks really do work very well for the money. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer1 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I'm with Del on this one, in tourneys your hook is one of the most important tools, Owner are the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VARick Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Split shots here too.. you can place anywhere on the hook to get the drop rate/flutter that you want. Also DOA has pinch weights that are sort of similar to the weighted hook style/look. Rick I just crimp a split shot on my hooks. That way I can get whatever hook and whatever weight I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloomisman Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 if you think owners are expensive check out xpoint. They arent even weighted. they are great hooks though. Quality costs. PS I use lead tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 X-point used to say right on their ads;" too exspensive for most anglers". That'll give you a big clue;lol. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Does anyone know how to stop this board from emailing me every time someone replies? Thanks. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
