What size hooks should I use for quarter, half and three quarter ounce lipless traps? Thanks
What size hooks should I use for quarter, half and three quarter ounce lipless traps? Thanks
4's on the 1/2 and 3/4 oz baits. Not sure on the 1/4's a 6 or 8 you will just have to see which size won't tangle with each other.
you can fit a 4 on the front of a 1/4 trap, but it wont run as well. 2 4's on a 1/2 oz trap. 2 and a 4 on the 3/4 oz for me.
I put #4's on the 1/4 and 1/2 ounce baits and a #2 on the 3/4 ounce baits.
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I use a size #4 on the front and a #6 on the back of a 1/4oz Rat-L-Trap. For the 1/2oz and 3/4oz I use a size #2 on the front and a #4 on the back, the larger hook on the front really helps in hook up and landing percentage.
And I would guess that the heavier hook on front gives the bait the proper attitude - angle - since I think 1/4 n halfs are designed with #4 in front n #6 on back. Nose down n easier to rip up out of hydrilla n milfoil.
I'll just add that I hook and land a lot more fish on Rattle Trap type baits by using heavier wire hooks. I attribute it to less hook flex. I use them on any treble hooked bait that I will be reeling fast. It's been paying off in landing percentage ever since I made the switch. Might be something to give a try. I'd be curious if others have had the same results as me.
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