So does anyone else have a problem tearing anaconda's in half alot? I usually fish them t-rigged and have lately had a problem with them ripping in half where the hook is buried. Even if I havent' caught a fish on them, after 20 or so casts they have a habit of ripping apart. I don't seem to have this problem with other 10" worms. Is there something I can do to help them last longer. I love the action of the tail, and its actually not often that I make 20 casts without catching a fish. But I'm going through a lot of these baits lately.

The tail of the Anaconda is extended very far toward the front of the bait and makes the tail heavier than other worm designs. Sometimes over casting or excessive rod whip can cause the tearing you are referring to or if you are fishing alot of heavy bladed grass, ripping thru the grass can cause this as well.

Big O

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Weekend before last I was throwing the 7" and didn't have a problem.  I was using a Gammie EWG 3/0.  Caught about 3-4 fish on them plus threw them for around 2 hours total.  Used a total of 2.  Tail didn't come off of either one.  What hooks are you using?  

Gammy EWG 5/0. Same thing I use on all my big worms.

I have lost two on hang-ups, but otherwise have yet to

wear out an Anaconda. I'm rigging a Gamakatsu 5/0

Offset Round Bend:

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Are you texpose rigging an extra wide gap? That will help.

yes Im texposing it.

I'm guessing it must have to do with having to drag it through the grass. I guess that's fairly hard on them.

I had the same problem, thats why I quit throwing them.

yes Im texposing it.

I'm guessing it must have to do with having to drag it through the grass. I guess that's fairly hard on them.

5/0 to 6/0 Owner Twistlock hook is the best all around big worm hook I've found and for many reasons...

Bend and gap provides excellent hook up %'s compared to standard Wide gaps

Twist lock is a screw with centering pin to perfectly center spring into the head of bait

The screw or spring takes all of the pressure when casting or pulling through grass instead of hook bend

Head of bait rarely wears out, and if so bite it down a bit

Super strong hook

Extra Sharp

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_94769_100010002_100000000_100010000_100-10-2

They have a keel weighted as well in this design

Big O

www.ragetail.com

Texposing?  That is a new one on me.  I might be having a brainfart here but what is texposing? :-?

A little trick I use in heavy grass with snake tail worms is to really douse the tail with some sort of fish attractant that's oil based. Doesn't really matter which one, just one that adheres to the tail and allows it to slide through the grass easier without sticking. Apply frequently.

yes Im texposing it.

I'm guessing it must have to do with having to drag it through the grass. I guess that's fairly hard on them.

5/0 to 6/0 Owner Twistlock hook is the best all around big worm hook I've found and for many reasons...

Bend and gap provides excellent hook up %'s compared to standard Wide gaps

Twist lock is a screw with centering pin to perfectly center spring into the head of bait

The screw or spring takes all of the pressure when casting or pulling through grass instead of hook bend

Head of bait rarely wears out, and if so bite it down a bit

Super strong hook

Extra Sharp

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_94769_100010002_100000000_100010000_100-10-2

They have a keel weighted as well in this design

Big O

www.ragetail.com

Thanks, just the info I was looking for.

Later,

Texposing? That is a new one on me. I might be having a brainfart here but what is texposing? :-?

I am also not sure of Texposing. I always just Tx rig the bait and then skin hook it. Can someone show a picture? I probably do it and don't know the proper term.

Texposing? That is a new one on me. I might be having a brainfart here but what is texposing? :-?

I am also not sure of Texposing. I always just Tx rig the bait and then skin hook it. Can someone show a picture? I probably do it and don't know the proper term.

it means it is an exposed point Texas rig thats all.no hook point burried or anything

Texposing? That is a new one on me. I might be having a brainfart here but what is texposing? :-?

I am also not sure of Texposing. I always just Tx rig the bait and then skin hook it. Can someone show a picture? I probably do it and don't know the proper term.

it means it is an exposed point Texas rig thats all.no hook point burried or anything

Thanks

Texposed has the hook going completely through the plastic so the point is parallel to the plastic and the just the end o the point is then stuck back into the plastic.

Texposed has the hook going completely through the plastic so the point is parallel to the plastic and the just the end o the point is then stuck back into the plastic.

Oh.  I thought what you just explained was also called skin hooking.  If not then what is skin hooking?