Hover strolling hooks

[Okie74133]

Since I'm unapologetically frugal (cheapskate) the idea of paying $12 forIMG_1779.jpeg three weighed hooks is insane to me. I finally created a mold that works. These are the first attempts. What I don't know is if the absence of points at each end of the lead will make it too difficult to insert into the soft plastic. Has anybody else made their own? As it is now I can only find a couple of brands that even make weighted hover hooks. Hopefully more manufacturers will start making them and the prices will drop to a reasonable level.

[Spot-a-saurus]

Dang where are they selling for $12 for a 3 pack?
Core tackle sells 3 for 6.49 and gambler has theirs for $5

[Rider99XX]

Those look great!

[Okie74133]

Dang where are they selling for $12 for a 3 pack?
Core tackle sells 3 for 6.49 and gambler has theirs for $5

Yes, plus $5.99 shipping.

[JohnnyA]

They ain't cheap! I've deciced to try and learn the technique after blowin' some coin on a HELIX 5, new rod, lures, terminal tackle. I try to learn at least 1 new tactic/year

[Spot-a-saurus]

Yea if you’re only ordering a pack of hooks it’s a bad deal I guess lol. No offense

[coreynov902]

Without having pointed ends, like the Core Tackle ones have, I do think you'll have a hard time getting those to slide into soft plastics without ripping up the baits.

[Jeff Hahn]

Those look real similar to the heavier tube heads that are used on Lake Erie. To insert into solid plastic, make your self a coring tool out of an old ball point pen refill or a slightly larger diameter metal tube of some kind.

[Okie74133]

Without having pointed ends, like the Core Tackle ones have, I do think you'll have a hard time getting those to slide into soft plastics without ripping up the baits.

That's what I'm thinking too. Worst case scenario is I'll have to use a dremel to grind a tapered point.

[BigFishSteve]

You are not really that frugal. A true frugal would just pinch on a splitshot and go catch fish. It's not rocket science. Rig the plastic, pinch. Test for balance, crimp. Easy.

[Okie74133]

You are not really that frugal. A true frugal would just pinch on a splitshot and go catch fish. It's not rocket science. Rig the plastic, pinch. Test for balance, crimp. Easy.

Pinch a split shot onto the hook?

[School Master]

Just thread wrap a pointed tungsten nail weight onto the bottom side of the hook shank. Finish it with some epoxy and you're good to go.

[willwork4fish]

I've made some by tying nail weights to hooks (pretty sure these are 604's) and then putting some brush on super glue over the thread. The pointy part helps both thread it on and hold the head. The one you can see I ground down with a file. These were just some lead nail weights. The best option I've found is BPS tungsten nail weights end to end so that you get a pointy end on each side (and the tungsten is smaller). They come in 10 packs so for $5.29 you get 5 hooks in either 1/16 (2 x 1/32) or 1/8 (2 x 1/16) plus the cost of whatever hooks you use. I've never used one of the Core ones but these catch fish.

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[BigFishSteve]

yes. Crimp lead. Oval or cigar cylinder. Many choices.

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[Rider99XX]

That's another great idea ^^^^^^

[BigFishSteve]

And these are cheap and work great. You can get the big ones made for salt water and "target big fish" with your $5 glide bait.

[willwork4fish]

And these are cheap and work great. You can get the big ones made for salt water and "target big fish" with your $5 glide bait.

I played around with some of the crimp on hooks and you can get them to work but they don't work great on skinny baits. I've put some of the thinner lead ones in the bigger flat worm.

[mrdeath]

Nail weight and heat shrink works pretty good.

[Wayne P.]

Nail weight and heat shrink works pretty good.

Yep, made some with 3/32 oz and 3/64 oz. Lunker City lead nails.