Mr_Scrogg Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I have a Trokar Pro Swimjig Mold. Poured a few today using 4/0 32796. (Flat Eye, Heavy Wire). They look EXTREMELY small. Is this right? Or did I get some labeled wrong? This is a 3/8oz pour, for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I have that mold and I really like it, it makes a great heavy cover swim jig. That said, the reason it looks smaller to you is it is a 60 degree hook instead of the normal 30 degree hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I have that mold and I really like it, it makes a great heavy cover swim jig. That said, the reason it looks smaller to you is it is a 60 degree hook instead of the normal 30 degree hook. I forgot to tell you that I thought is was normal size and thought a 1/2oz bait with a 5/0 hook should be good to go with a 5" swim bait trailer, that is when I found it isn't going to work. I measured the hooks and that is when it occurred to me that the 60 degree angle makes it shorter, the same thing with my Snootie jig but a 3.5" bass magic swim bait works well and you get the advantage of a big meaty hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Scrogg Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Did I get the wrong hook??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 No, you have the right hook, it just a 60 degree hook and most swim jigs use a 30 degree. The 60 degree hook is a bit shorter as more of the hook shank is in the bend, a 30 degree, being a bit straighter, has less shank in the bend plus the hook is a flat eye which makes it a bit shorter looking as well. It is a good jig, it is made for power fishing so don't sweat it, the jig and the hook are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Scrogg Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Smalljaw, what eyes do you use on the Trokar Jig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Smalljaw, what eyes do you use on the Trokar Jig? I use 5/32" and the brand I like is WTP. The 1/4oz cavity uses 1/8" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
