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Old 08-05-2005, 07:16 PM   #6
Sweetwater
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Off-set hooks

Great to hear how other people do it. I've gotten to where I prefer to jig by hand, not only when I'm driving my boat, but even with someone else at the helm. I can feel even a swirl behind the jig. I'm not crazy about tying direct (haywire twist), but I've had it recommended to me many times. I guess I'd rather lose the leader to a pot or rock than to have to cleat off or cut the wire.

What I've found, that no one's mentioned, is off-setting the hooks. I've noticed a much better hook-up rate with the off-set. I think it's because often the bass hit the jig head-on, and knock the jig off to the side. With an off-set, they often catch the hook going by. Opinions?

Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
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