Chris you are good!! You made my non comprehendible self comprehendible
. Thank you Chris for being so patient with me. For any one who doesn't know him he is one of the nicest guys around. Thanks again
Rob Rockcrawler- They will last a while but not bluefish proof. They are more durable if you put them in brine BUT this could hurt the action a little.
Pete F. - I believe the 8/0 siwash hooks are difficult to find but I would start with a google search. Some one should be able to answer your question.
Flaptail- I am sorry my fat fingers got in the way. As fumifish said Rob does a good job showing the knot in the how to rig an eel skin swimmer video.
One last note- The siwash hooks should be stainless steel ecspecially if they are being kept in brine.
-Rudy