VMC Neko size #1 or a Gama 1/0 dropshot hook
VMC Neko size #1 or a Gama 1/0 dropshot hook
1995 Ranger 481v
1995 Johnson Fast Strike 175hp
Gamakatsu B10 S for wacky/neko for me
Owner jungle weedless wacky hook. Has the titanium wires. Key imo is how to hook/fight the fish. When I feel a bite . I slowing increase my reel speed and I set the hook on them pretty good with my drag tightened down. Once I start fighting a fish, if it isnt just a dink, I will immediately start to loosen my drag so that the fish can "run" with little/no pressure on the hook. I usually lose a fish when it runs on me and the hook just pulls out. Once I started doing it this way my landing % has gone WAY up.
John Woodward
2010 Nitro Z8
^^^EXACTLY THIS^^^Originally Posted by billwvu05
Another for the VMC Neko!
Owner wacky hook in size 2/0 on 10lb. green Nanofil
b10 s or the vmc neko non debatable imo and only use oring if fun fishing ive never hooked them as good while using an oring
20# braid 10# floro leader
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This.
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Could be the Medium rod is not driving the hook in??? May not be a hook issue.
I don't use bigger than 1/0, I catch most of them, a big hook detracts from the action. I use a vinyl clear invisible O-ring style attachment.
Gamakatsu Wicked Wacky weedless........
Size 1 vmc weedless neko hook best wacky hook I’ve found. In the top of the head everytime.
VMC Neko hook.
96 Viper Coral202 225 Opti serial#1B011431
I've tried a 7ft mh and have the same issue.
Gamakatsu 2/0 wide gap when using a 5" Senko
Jim
Old Guy
2021 Z19 Pro
falcon weedless wacky hook and o ring senco
Generally don’t need a heavy rod to drive those tiny hooks in.
2020 Nitro Z20 Pro Package
The wire weed guard that you are using on these hooks is what is causing you to miss fish. Any hook that uses this style of weedguard avoid like the plague!
A list of "dwtaylor" approved wacky hooks:
My #1 choice:
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gama...page-GWDS.html
#2 choice:
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Owne...age-OOJWE.html
#3 choice:
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Haya...age-HFW62.html
Honorable Mentions:
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gama...age-GSWWN.html
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Owne...page-OWSN.html
Do yourself a favor and use double o rings crossed on the bait to make an X and hook the bait under the cross. This keeps the hook perpendicular to the plastic and will prevent the work from collapsing and balling up on the hook point.
Another vote for the VMC Neko hook. I am using sizes 1 or 2. Best hookups I have had so far wacky rigging.
Years ago Reaction Inovations sold a WW hook based on a Gamakatsu open eye shiner hook. Best ive used. I buy the shiner hooks and tie the weed gaurd with 60 pound floro
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