Folks,

 

Was just looking at some 35's and noticed this note

 

Note: When rigging baits with the Owner Stinger ST-35 Short Shank Treble Hooks, always rig the front treble with the point in line with the eye, facing forward, and the rear treble with the point inline with the eye, facing toward the rear.

 

Seams this is the opposite.....am I reading this wrong, and if not, why rig like this?

 

Al

This is to promote better hook up. Imagine you had one of the treble points pointing backwards on a belly hook hanger. Imagine what happens when you reel the bait in. That hook point will be pushed against the belly of the bait, making it essentially useless. This is very important thing to do if you have a hook with an inline line tie.

Rear hook isnt as severe as a belly hook, but having a single point face directly upwards promotes a good hookset. Imagine using a deep diving bait and setting the hook upwards. would you rather have 1 hook point sticking high or 2 points laying low, and to the side? This very rarely matters, but it doesnt hurt to do.

9 minutes ago, bigturtle said:

This is to promote better hook up. Imagine you had one of the treble points pointing backwards on a belly hook hanger. Imagine what happens when you reel the bait in. That hook point will be pushed against the belly of the bait, making it essentially useless. This is very important thing to do if you have a hook with an inline line tie.

Rear hook isnt as severe as a belly hook, but having a single point face directly upwards promotes a good hookset. Imagine using a deep diving bait and setting the hook upwards. would you rather have 1 hook point sticking high or 2 points laying low, and to the side? This very rarely matters, but it doesnt hurt to do.

I get it, but wouldn't this be the case with all trebles?

3 minutes ago, NHBull said:

I get it, but wouldn't this be the case with all trebles?

Nope, go take one of your hardbaits out and try it for yourself. With a hook that isnt inline, the back point is always a bit off to the side, and when you reel it in, it will shift its position slightly and basically go into the same position as an inline hook.

Also, with an inline belly hook, it will ride lower and may cause your bait, say a squarebill, to get hung up more if you dont put it on in the right position.