J lure Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Any know of a supplier for plastic hook keepers or have a good way to make them? I don't want the "screw" type. I have just been bending wire in order to make them just wanted to see if there was a bulk supplier or a easier more consistent way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I could be wrong, but I think all it is is shrink wrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J lure Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) Shrink wrap? I was talking about the hook keepers that mister twister and mustad have in their swim bait hooks. Edited August 22, 2012 by J lure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 You never mentioned swimbaits, Mister Twister or Mustad. You said plastic, easy and not screw type. This is what came to mind...............shrink wrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J lure Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Yea, my bad. I put the ass in assume. Yea that style won't for me, I need something that I can make the hook weed less. Thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) No problem. Why don't you like the screw type in stainless steel........other than being a pain in the butt to put in? Edited August 22, 2012 by 152nd Street Baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J lure Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 They are too large and yes I've tried all three sizes small, medium, and large. Also they are a pain in the but to put in. They "needle size" is a one size fits everything and easier to hide an attach to soft plastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cami Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hi, have you ever tried with forelocks, with 2 edges plied at 45° to hook the soft bait? They are easy to realize and use, cheap and they work great, but you'll ruin the nose of bait after few applications. Personally, I prefer to cut some different Øs of springs to be applied to 60° hooks (the best ones as swimbait hooks). Bye. Cami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J lure Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hi, have you ever tried with forelocks, with 2 edges plied at 45° to hook the soft bait? They are easy to realize and use, cheap and they work great, but you'll ruin the nose of bait after few applications. Personally, I prefer to cut some different Øs of springs to be applied to 60° hooks (the best ones as swimbait hooks). Bye. Cami Got a pic or diagram? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cami Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Hi J, here you are a picture of this simple idea, but I think that a pc. of spring is better. Bye. Cami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J lure Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Cami Great idea. Just what i was looking for. I am for sure going to try that. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J lure Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Bob keep me posted if you come up with something or if you discover a better way. I like your lead hook keeper idea, I'll take one if you build them..... Edited August 24, 2012 by J lure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 On a side note... Mustad Ultra Point Power Lock Plus weighted Swimbait Hooks I have way too many of these to ever use in a lifetime. These are the ones with the adjustable weight. They usually sell for $5-$8. I am selling them for $2.50 per pack. Three hooks per pack unless noted. Shipping is $2-$5 depending on how many packs. Size 1/0 1/16 oz 4 hooks in pack 7 packs Size 3/0 1/8 oz 22 packs Size 4/0 1/16 oz 3 packs Size 4/0 1/8 oz 28 packs Size 5/0 1/16 oz 27 packs ...Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cami Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Bob, I used forelocks very few times because I prefer to use pcs. of a pen's spring or create the Owner's center pins with Ø0.6 mm metal wire. You're surely right about the in line eye of hook ... couldn't you say me before? The parallel eye hook cost less ... Do you think that also with the spring way it could be better to the parallel ones? I bought all perpendicular ones. Bye. Cami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
