Topwater

[fishfighter]

dude went to grand isle caught one spec(18") on topwater now wants to do it again, no matter what it takes, got my hands on these on ebay

[jgannard]

Nice baits J, how much you gave for them?

[Lake Chuck Duck]

Dang! All in one purchase or seperate?

[fishfighter]

Originally Posted by captain gannard

Nice baits J, how much you gave for them?

right at $50 for them

Originally Posted by Lake Chuck Duck

Dang! All in one purchase or seperate?

all in one shot, got a few more coming in that i picked up for cheaper



some of them are in need of new hooks, i know i can buy treble hooks from academy, but does any one know where i can pick up some of the little rings that hold the hooks to the lure, the parts that look like little tiny key rings

[jgannard]

Originally Posted by fishfighter

right at $50 for them



all in one shot, got a few more coming in that i picked up for cheaper



some of them are in need of new hooks, i know i can buy treble hooks from academy, but does any one know where i can pick up some of the little rings that hold the hooks to the lure, the parts that look like little tiny key rings

You might want to try to look in bass pro shop for that

[SaltERedneck]

some of them are in need of new hooks, i know i can buy treble hooks from academy, but does any one know where i can pick up some of the little rings that hold the hooks to the lure, the parts that look like little tiny key rings

Split rings.... academy or local tackle shop. Sulphur tackle sells em but thats kinda outta your way. Make sure you get something durable and compares sizes to whats on your other lures.

[fishfighter]

thanks for the tips, never had a need for them so i never looked for them, will check academy for them, if not will do some research on line

[SaltERedneck]

Originally Posted by fishfighter

thanks for the tips, never had a need for them so i never looked for them, will check academy for them, if not will do some research on line

they can be an absolute biatch to put on..

[fishfighter]

Originally Posted by SaltERedneck

they can be an absolute biatch to put on..

definitely

[PaulMyers]

Originally Posted by SaltERedneck

they can be an absolute biatch to put on..

Yes, even when using the split ring pliers. :o been there done that!

["W"]

Originally Posted by fishfighter

thanks for the tips, never had a need for them so i never looked for them, will check academy for them, if not will do some research on line

You need to put VMC hooks on them ,,, every bait I buy I remove the hooks right away and put VMC treble hooks
You can get all the sizes at Academy

[fishfighter]

Originally Posted by "W"

You need to put VMC hooks on them ,,, every bait I buy I remove the hooks right away and put VMC treble hooks
You can get all the sizes at Academy

thanks dub i will check them out

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by fishfighter

thanks dub i will check them out

make sure you get the same size hook. The extra weight can change the action of the bait

[Salty]

Originally Posted by PaulMyers

Yes, even when using the split ring pliers. :o been there done that!

A good pair of pliers makes it much easier. I can change out a Spook in about 2 minutes. Stout rings also make it easier. Once they open...they don't twist.

[SGib]

I swapped out to some owners trebles and they are the sharpest I've tried.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by SGib

I swapped out to some owners trebles and they are the sharpest I've tried.

Gamakatsu should be illegal.

["W"]

Gamakatsu are the sharpest , Owner hooks are good but none of them hold up to saltwater like the VMC hooks ..

[Salty]

Originally Posted by fishfighter

dude went to grand isle caught one spec(18") on topwater now wants to do it again, no matter what it takes, got my hands on these on ebay

Jeremy, are these Zara Spooks? If they are, you definitely wanna change the hooks whether they need changin' or not. A Zara is a freshwater bait and doesn't have saltwater hardware.

Too, if you must use nose rings on the line tie, get the oval ones. They will allow for more freedom of movement.....not as much as a loop knot, tho.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by "W"

Gamakatsu are the sharpest , Owner hooks are good but none of them hold up to saltwater like the VMC hooks ..

All I ever used on Bombers were Gamakatsu EWG #4. Never had a problem with corrosion or breaking. If a trout touched it...that's his azz. To each his own, tho.

[SaltERedneck]

I am gonna have to try that loop not.