how many of you use a trailer hook??

[Luke]

do you all always use a trailer hook on your spinnerbaits or do you leave them off?
and do you turn the point up in open water or down i have seen fishing shows and seminars that say piont it up in cover and down in open water for better hook ups

[20_lb_sack]

Wouldn't throw a blades bait without a trailer hook, lost lots of money before I figured that one out.

[bronze_back_hunter]

Depends on cover, if it all possible yes. My catch rate really went up when I fiqured out to use one, especially at night.

[herbertrhudy]

yep when possible!never tried one hook down,I always thought it was best to have them up so that the fish kinda hooks itself(with a little help from me)

[Papa Tom]

I used to believe that it was sacreligious to throw a s'bait w/o a trailer hook. For the last ten years or so, I never have one on. I know I'm going against the grain, but I don't use them anymore.

[reelman]

B.A.S.S. seminar.. Jimmy Houston... you compete, you use t hook...

[Santeerangerman]

I'll use a trailer, and trailer hook 100% of the time.
I've never incountered a situation where a trailer was a negative.
Doesn't matter if I'm fishing hydrilla, stick-ups, cypress trees, or stumps.
I'll have a split tail trailer, and trailer hook on.

[AlabamaDale]

always

[markm]

Ditto, always.

[PA Greg]

Any recommendations on a good trailer hook?

[BigCheese]

Always

[BigCheese]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PA Greg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Any recommendations on a good trailer hook? </TD></TR></TABLE>

I prefer the Gammy 2/0 trailer hooks for 3/8 and 1/2oz blades. I rarely go any heavier than that but do bump up to a 3/0 if I do.

[ss454]

I've recently discovered the best way to rig a trailer hook. I use a short trailer (or shorten a regular trailer) then thread it onto the hook until the eye is covered by the soft plastic then I hook through the eye of the hook (which is though the plastic) and it will not only stay put but has good action since the trailer can turn left/right freely. This also disguises the trailer hook...

[Charger]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ss454 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've recently discovered the best way to rig a trailer hook. I use a short trailer (or shorten a regular trailer) then thread it onto the hook until the eye is covered by the soft plastic then I hook through the eye of the hook (which is though the plastic) and it will not only stay put but has good action since the trailer can turn left/right freely. This also disguises the trailer hook...</TD></TR></TABLE>


Good idea, Im will try that