FiR3 TiG3R Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 hi guys, sorry for the poor terminology used. what i am trying to get at are double hooks(as in treble for 3), placed at about 90 degrees from one another. i have seen some lures using the double hooks fixed directly onto the eyelets(vertical) without the use of a split ring. wish i had a diagram to show, but can't find it. seems simple, neat and tidy on a lure. if u guys got what i mean, have u used em? what are the pros n cons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 I am a big fan of double hooks in the right situations. I attach them with the points up to make a lure more weedless. I do think it reduces hookups on the front hooks, but I feel the trade off is worth it if ti lets me fish a grassy area. I usually attach them points down on top water baits, this way they don't snag or damage the lure body and I think the action is better with some baits. I don't feel missing the extra barb is a disadvantage, in fact two sharp barbs are better than three of junk that comes on commercial lures, so I figure I am ahead. I also use them on my ultalight baits. Losing the extra barbs, solder and split really makes a difference on bait less than 1/4 oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiR3 TiG3R Posted November 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 mallard, thanx for enlightening. i managed to find a pic of the hook at owner's website under specialty hooks=double frog hooks. i seldom see lure with double hooks...only once on an abu lure (tormentor perhaps?) i don't really fancy using single hooks for my lures, i just don't like the horizontal config of the hook eyelet. i prefer the traditional in-line ones. easier to tune thanx a heap dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savacs Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 a froend of mine makes them. they start rusting if scratched, but r the sharpest hoocks i've seen. They don't bend, adn i usually buy them for 8-10 USD cents a piece, so i didn't mind changing them after a while. I used to use thhem on some UL baits, but i dun't make the UL baits that much anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barramundi Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Hi Guys, I'am in complete accord with you.I recently purchased 1000 V.M.C no.2 dyna-steel trebles and found one that didn't have a third leg.I immediately slipped it on a lure[no split rings and no pliers] you're right;Ifound it to be very hard to snag with the hooks turned upwards.Feeling pretty happy with my new find I contacted the local V.M.C. dealer but was eventually informed that no,they don't make them and are not likley to in the future.This I find strange because they'd be easier to manufacture.Anyhow if anyone knows who makes them I be interested to here from you. Regards Barramundi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPala Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Owner (http://www.owner.co.jp/en/treble_hook/treble_hook.html) do have them & I've seen them used on lures on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiR3 TiG3R Posted November 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 guys thanx for da feedbacks. i bought myself some VMC double hooks too to try out. simply quick n easy to fit. they are removing it from their lineup? gosh then i better get more. i'm hooked on this hook. only drawback is i can't dress the hook like i would a treble. also, when compressed laterally the give way, oh well, give n take here n there. LaPala bro, yup i managed to find em on owner's site too. but the pricing is too steep for my liking. trying to source for some more alternatives over here. thanxagain sifu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 I got mine form Jann's http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/Items.aspx?hierId=double&disp=list At about $ 0.10 each I can't really complain about the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
