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Re: Hooks for Carolina Rig
[Re: B.Hollingshead]
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10/28/16 11:59 AM
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Rudy Lackey
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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All depends on what bait I'm throwing but 99% of the time I use a Owner Riggin hook.
Rudy
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Re: Hooks for Carolina Rig
[Re: BigBassB]
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10/28/16 12:56 PM
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CTA
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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I like an offset straight shank hook for most applications. I've been using the Academy brand hooks and they've work great and are very inexpensive.
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Re: Hooks for Carolina Rig
[Re: BigBassB]
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10/28/16 01:07 PM
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CCTX
mapquest
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mapquest
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On a true Crig set up, the hook isn't directly connected to the main line. Add the long cast and the usual deep depth, you are setting the hook from a long distance to a hook off the main line (indirect weaker force). I like a light wire hook that can penetrate with this lesser force. It's a balance between setting the hook too early vs risking a deep hook, but waiting a couple seconds, then reeling into the fish, and then a long forceful horizontal back swing that moves a lot of line on the hook set. Watch what Mr. Wilcox does on Honey Hole--he's known as one of the best crig fishermen.
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Re: Hooks for Carolina Rig
[Re: BigBassB]
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10/28/16 05:59 PM
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propman
Angler
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Angler
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I too have always used Owner Rigging Hooks sized to the bait I'm using.
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Re: Hooks for Carolina Rig
[Re: BigBassB]
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10/28/16 06:44 PM
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Razorback
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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For a lure the size of a baby brush hog I use a Gamakatsu 3/0 offset shank round bend hook. For a larger bait I use the same type hook in a 4/0 size.
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Re: Hooks for Carolina Rig
[Re: CCTX]
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10/28/16 08:26 PM
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SAKS
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Bill Wilcox is most definitely the greatest C-rig fisherman I have ever seen.
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