The roman made negotiator and Kaesu Kotetsu have a top-hook harness that pulls away from the bait on the hook set. It seems like this would be a great design for any swimbait, including ones with treble hooks on bottom. Anyone seen any other hard bodied swimbaits with hooks that pull free in a similar way? 

I have been trying to experiment with a BBZ Trout and Butch Brown Rig it but havent found a decent way to secure the treble to the top of the bait. 

Try the clear rubber bands made for girl's pony tails. I think it's like 99 cents for 50...when hooked the rubber band will roll off the front as they thrash...

3 minutes ago, FCPhil said:

Try the clear rubber bands made for girl's pony tails. I think it's like 99 cents for 50...when hooked the rubber band will roll off the front as they thrash...

I've only seen the small ones in the stores, I picked up a pack of those to try out for wacky rigging senkos. Are there larger ones that work for the 8" Spro Trout?

I have not done it on a Spro. But you can find different sizes at Walmart where I live 

19 minutes ago, FCPhil said:

I have not done it on a Spro. But you can find different sizes at Walmart where I live 

I'll have to check out my local Walmart. Sorry if I hijacked your thread. 

 

Back to the topic. I have seen CL8 baits trout (which they don't make anymore) has a top hook and a treble on the back held in place with a magnet and a frog hook on the bottom also held in place with a magnet. The top hook doesn't pull away, I don't think, but the back hook and bottom hook pull free to lessen the possibility of the bass throwing the bait.

I wish I had gotten one before they were discontinued...