Can someone explain the Hell/Pet rig in detail?

Mainline connected to a Hellbender with no hooks. Another piece of line connected to the end of the Hellbender where the back hook would go. A pet spoon connected to the end of the line. The Hellbender takes the bait down to the desired depth and the pet spoon is the lure used to catch the fish. The amount of line between the Hellbend and Pet Spoon varies, but I put mine about 2.5 feet. Hope this helps.

can you supply a picture of this contraption. I too am miffed even after your explanation but thanks for what you've said so far.

What is a "Hellbender" and what is a "pet spoon" ... are these types of lures or brands?

Neil

Do a search on "Hellpet" I think that there have been some guys that have put up some drawings. Its been a while to set your time peramiters long enough and you'll find them.

Hellbender-Old crankbait you can buy with or without hooks.
Pet Spoon-Academy is where I get mine. It is a small spoon with hook attached and small feather for color. Don't get the knock off brand because the screw that holds the hook on is faulty.

You can see a picture of the HellPet Combo on this address and also purchase it there from Mario.
http://www.dakotatacklecompany.com/services.html

We sell the rig ready to fish.

awesome illustration John. Even though I've been using the thing for awhile, now see some room for improvement on what I do.

Can somebody teach me how to use it? Am confused about the photo it.

The box of rocks keeps getting bigger and bigger.

What is a good time of year to use Hell/pet?

Just buy one from Mario then you will have a model to go by.
As much as I hate trolling I will do it when I have to .... I use one in a tourney if I need fish ..they are very effective and catch lots of fish when the thermo hits.... just not a lot of fight left in the fish when trolling....and gas prices will keep me from doing it.

I have never met Billy Seaman, but I like his sense of humor.

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/486902/page/0/fpart/1

What Terry means is it is a sucky way to catch fish but it is effective. It is like catching a wet sock but it is catching fish.
Johnny

I can't believe what I'm reading!

A "jet-pet" is just as affective. 20' jet diver, leader and pet spoon. Academy has the jet divers for $5 I think.

I can assure you a 7 lb+ hybrid on a HellPet is nothing like a wet sock, unless your wet sock is peeling off drag 10 or 15 ft at a time.

Amen!

Yep! They float so's you can run two when yure trollin' by yerself!

Can someone sticky this to the top so that we don't have to relive this post for the rest of the summer?

My sentiments exactly.. Or in a FAQ section.

With the gas prices the way they are the O' HP might be OUT for the year.

I've enjoyed ready these threads....alot! Good humor too!