BBug Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I have been playing with different hooks and sizes on a bladed jig that I build. I have a 3/8 oz head that I have poured hooks in sizes 3/0 and 4/0 in styles that are used for spinnerbaits and straight shank worm hooks. The bait seems to attract fish no matter which hook is used however, I feel that the 3/0 has more fish that do not make it into the boat. I have been thinking about trying a 5/0 but I will have to do some grinding on the mold to get it to fit. Any thoughts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted May 28, 2021 Super User Share Posted May 28, 2021 I like the 4/0 overall but will use the 3/0 on 1/4oz baits. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBug Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 any particular style? Also, does bending the blade make a huge difference ? I bent one today to try when I get out next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted May 28, 2021 Super User Share Posted May 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, BBug said: any particular style? Also, does bending the blade make a huge difference ? I bent one today to try when I get out next week. Mine I make by punching open the hook eye. Gamakatsu 345 4/0 hook works best and it fits perfect in the sparkie mold. As for the blades I only have bent ones so I don't know? Figured there's a reason all the best factory chatterbaits have a bend in them. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBug Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 I agree on that. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtwvumtneer6 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 7 hours ago, BBug said: I have been thinking about trying a 5/0 I don't make my own so I don't know how much of a hassle this is to accommodate, but when buying/fishing a bladed jig I prefer a 5/0 in 3/8oz and up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBug Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 do you feel that you get better hook up, loose less fish and what rod and line do you use with that big of a hook? Sometimes I think there is more to fishing a bait than just tying one on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted May 31, 2021 Global Moderator Share Posted May 31, 2021 I use 5/0 and 6/0 on 3/8oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zodiack Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 I like smaller sizes..3/0. I find the bigger ones unnecessary and seem like overkill. I hooked a bass in the eye with a 3/8 jackhammer and still feel terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jig Man Posted July 14 Super User Share Posted July 14 I use the Troker swim jig mold. I use a 4/0 hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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