stankdog Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 I have learned so much from this site, wanted to share my swimbait hook method, no pouring! Materials needed: 1. Mustad 91768 5/0 (or your choice of hook and size) 2. French wire keepers found at Joann's in the jewelry section. (these help keep the bait from sliding down the hook) 3.Pinch on weights in size of choice. 4.Stainless or bronze Hitchiker( i prefer Med. size and a drop of glue to hold bait) Crimp weight on hook shank, attach Hitchiker, and thread wire keeper on shank, rig fave swimbait and slide wire keeper so it just touches the belly of the swimbait! p.s. NEVER throw 5 inch swimbaits in front of Big Tarpon, takes way too long to reel them in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Is that a Fathead swimbait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNBasser Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Great idea Stankdog. I assume the baits still run true with this rig or you wouldn't ge doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomah21 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Not sure if you guys have seen this set up either but looks pretty promising. Blade-Runner Swim Bait Insert Weighted Hook I am sure it wont be long and we will have tons of advancements with hooks/terminal tackle geared towards the progressing swimbait. BTW anyone pouring a hook similar to that above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stankdog Posted July 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 -King, Yes that is a Fathead, has a great side to side shimmy not a roll , looks just like a mullet! - TN, runs str8 as long as you rig it str8, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I got a couple packs of them this spring I have used two so far. They work great I am not a big fan of the colors I picked out tought they would work only had a couple on them. I have been using Big Bite Baits swimm baits they have a more relistic color to them. You are right on the side to side shimmy it rocks. I just hope they come out with better patterns next year. I do like the shad I will have to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stankdog Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Funny you say that as that is my only complaint with the Fatheads, I was given some "new" saltwater colors and did'nt like any of them, as far as action, nothing better for me:twocents: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Its their first year that I have seen them. So maybe they will read this and come out with better colors next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 (edited) Look for them to unveil some new stuff at Icast. Use this link to find the list of exhibitors. http://www.amistadtackle.com' rel="external nofollow"> Edited August 7, 2008 by Spike-A-Pike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 Mags thanks I think their is only one color that I have seen that was on your link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
