Joe... How about Gami Siwash open- eye (S.S.), for the head- hook on rigged 9" Sluggos! I then attach a black large/ heavy- duty swivel to the open- eye, which then I clip onto my snap like any other lure. No, they're not cheap!!-- but these would never open, & I like the bigger bite vs. Octopus...
Personally, I believe the tail- hook/ double- rigging even the large Sluggos is unnecessary, & don't bother. I just weight the middle & tail & that's all! One 6/0 or 7/ 0 Gami Open Siwash & swivel, & I'm rigged & good to go! (hint: glue the head of the Sluggo to the middle/ barrel of the swivel after proper/ straight placement, rather than bother wrapping & then glueing the hook- shank!)
All this, & I'll admit I'm not really a Sluggo guy-- would much rather chuck wood or (hard) plastic myself! (I get the impression you too Joe?) Hard to argue with Steve's (& others) results though!
