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Surf Caster
05-31-2022, 08:08 AM
For those of you that fish these a bunch, how do you rig them? I had historically rigged them with two cut 3/0 trebles, but thinking this may not be the best setup.

t_man7
05-31-2022, 11:35 AM
I like two 4/0 4x vmc with splits
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pbadad
05-31-2022, 01:47 PM
Before u fish them check the balance in the water. They should drop fairly level. This will help getting the desired spook like action if so desired. You reel them like any needle nut can.impart rod twitch to get zig zag. Also good idea to keep eye on line slack going on reel. Dreaded line knots are very possible.
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Linesider82
05-31-2022, 03:58 PM
I like two 4/0 4x vmc with splits
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This or (2) 3/0 5x mustads

Or, (1) 4/0 vmc front and an eel skin on the back with 3 or 4 clips for counter weight inside the skin.
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tlapinski
06-01-2022, 06:52 AM
Which size? If I am not mistaken, Dave makes 3 different sizes. I fish the middle size with a 4/0 Mustad 5x on 6.5H split for the belly and dressed flag on the back.

pbadad
06-01-2022, 07:58 AM
As I know he made 2 sizes. 8 1/2 & small one. Not sure of length, 6-7".
Thats a heavy hook w/o a counter weight. Does it drop.fairly level.?
I have designed my own version of similarity. Slightly slimmer and narrower. Took it out for a test ride yesterday. Very good darting movement and a level slow drop. 3/0 & flag. I weighted it for vmc but can make minor change to use 4/0 or Mustad for a level drop.
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t_man7
06-01-2022, 08:55 AM
He makes 3 sizes, small size he brings to the jersey shows. Not sure exact size on small one but he makes that size, the 8 1/2” and the 10” model.
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pbadad
06-01-2022, 05:55 PM
Thanks Tommy
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Surf Caster
06-04-2022, 03:03 PM
Which size? If I am not mistaken, Dave makes 3 different sizes. I fish the middle size with a 4/0 Mustad 5x on 6.5H split for the belly and dressed flag on the back.

Thanks Toby and all. I fish the 8.5” size. Will give this way a try
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