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Feathered Treble Hooks & Glide Baits

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Do feathered treble hooks create 'some' resistance in the water? If they do...

  1. That means they will make a bait sink a bit slower, correct? Even if it's a minuscule/indiscernible amount to say the least. 
  2. That means they will 'restrict' a baits action a bit correct? Therefore, if I put feathered treble hooks on something like a glide bait, it should make the bait glide a little 'less' for each glide/turn of the reel handle, correct? 

 

I fish a Japanese bait called a DRT Klash 9. I tested it out with feathered treble hooks and regular treble hooks. I noticed the glide wasn't as far and fluid with the feathered treble hooks vs regular treble hooks. Therefore, why I had to ask. 

  • Super User

Use marabou feathers.

Tom

How does a feller get his hands on a klash 9?

7 hours ago, IntroC said:

How does a feller get his hands on a klash 9?

Looks like SU has some in stock. A few on Ebay as well.

I’m sure every glide bait manufacturer has tested them with feathered trebles. Not having any commercially made Should give you an idea of their results 

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Your assumptions above are fairly correct. I doubt they have a noticeable affect on the sink rate, and depending on the bait and size of feathers they can actually turn the bait over as it sinks from the drag of the feathers. They do create noticeable horizontal drag and shorten the glide distance. Whether this is detrimental or enhancing depends on the day and what flavor gum you chew.

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