psilvers Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Does anyone ever pour jigs with kirbed (offset) hooks? If so, do you get a higher hook-up rate? Does the jig still run true? I was thinking of trying this, but I would have to modify my mold. Before I do so, I thought that I would find out if anyone else has had any experience with kirbed hooks in jigs or spinnerbaits. Thanks, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotic Joe Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 I fish a lot of kirbed jigs, but they are poured on a normal hook. Just bend the point off to one side after the jig is poured &/or painted. IMHO, they definitely do help increase hookups! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted April 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I guess one of my questions is whether the jig runs straight after you bend the hook. Thanks for your input, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Reid Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I imagine it will tend to run off to the side a little bit because of the impedance in the water but is that important, the line will tend to pull it straight and keep it on line. If you look at the GY Split Shot hooks they are an offset shank hook which 9 times out of 10 will catch a fish in the hinge area or the side of the mouth. Certainly makes sense to me and I am sure it works. Make up both using the method LJ above suggests and validate it yourself before you alter your mold permanently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotic Joe Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Can't really say that I've ever noticed it causing a tracking problem with any jigs, including simple ballheads used to swim a single tail grub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
