Problems with Skinny Dipper rolling over

[90titans89]

I am trying to fish the Skinny Dipper but it keeps rolling over twisting my line. I have it pegged with a 1/16 once bullet on a 5/0 EWG hook. I am trying to fish it on top so do not want to add a weighted hook. Any suggestions?

[SKEETER ZX202]

I fish them alot and the only way for me to get them to not roll over is the gamma's weighted hooks with the screw on the front. Sorry, I know what your post said but I've tried and had no luck.

[gatrboy52]

the best set up ive found is my spinning reel w/ 20# fireline and a 1/8 oz. swim bait hook 4/0 w/ the peg in the nose.the weight still allows it to get on top, you just have to reel a little faster to get it up.there is just a little leeway in how fast you can reel it before it startrs spinning.too heavy line and it kills the action,too light a line and it will spin too much.if you use mono it has to be 17-20# test and the right weight to get it to act right.too heavy braid and it has no action.
keep experimenting and youll find the right combo.
i hardly ever bring it up on top.i have better action and easier to control wakin it just below the surface and i find they like it better that way.

[RazorCat]

I fish Skinny Dipper a lot. Saw a tip a couple years back about adding a BB swivel with split rings to the hook. I use the Owner hooks with cork screw fastener (don't know the model). Only way I fish them these days. Reduces line twist, gives the bait a little more action, and the added weight on the nose makes it fall just right.

[Josh McDermott]

Owner Beast Swimbait Hooks, 1/8th ounce 4/0 size. IMO the best swimbait hook out there for big or small swimbaits.

[jimfc3]

Owner Beast Swimbait Hooks, 1/8th ounce 4/0 size. IMO the best swimbait hook out there for big or small swimbaits.

another vote for the beast!!

[basshoe]

I like to fish my dippers on a scrounger head.

[TrippyJai]

Will this work? 1/16oz weighted hooks 4/0, 5/0, 6/0 and they are on sale as well.

Davis Bait X Swim Weighted SS Screw Lock Swimbait Hook

[JStew]

Owner Beast is the way to go with a dipper. If you want a swimbait that won't roll on you fished high and fast try the Keitech Fat Swing Impact. These swimbaits are phenomenal.

[nativejax]

I use the owner screw lock with 1/8oz. I think the model is a 5132. I can throw it a mile on braid and haven't had an issue with keeping it on the surface with braid.