Question for you topwater guys.

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by evidrine

I have read a few times that you guys like to replace or remove the hooks that come on your topwater lures. What is this accomplishing? Does it really make a big difference? I know the action will be somewhat different. Do you mostly do it for the action or when you have one hooked? Please be specific with the lures you use also.

I will usually just fish with a new Topwater bait.......but

Some of the baits are made with lower quality hooks. IMO some of the hooks are not very strong and could staighten out some with a big fish. I normally fish with a fairly light drag setting on my reel, so I don't feel the need to put on a stronger hook on a new bait.

The other main reason I change out the hooks is due to rust. The hooks on most baits start to rust fairly fast..... so I change them out with a better quality hook.