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 Alabama Rig Hooks?
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05/01/13 10:56 AM
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nb_one
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I'm looking for suggestions on hooks/jig heads. I finally ordered a couple of 5 wires and I need to add swim baits. Some say jig heads and other say swim bait hooks. What say the experts? Thanks.
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Re: Alabama Rig Hooks?
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05/01/13 11:19 AM
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Hoss Holding
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I am no expert because I have just started throwing this bait or baits if you will, I have been using a #4 worm hook, Trokar or what ever you use and 5" cain thumpers, you can pull that thing through any trees.
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Re: Alabama Rig Hooks?
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05/01/13 11:58 AM
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Bigron119
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I started using the swimbait style hooks that have the hooks that are protected in the swimbait. I lost too many "striking" fish. It is hard to feel the fish and then set the hook on the Ala. Rig. So I went to the exposed jig style hooks and it works much better. I got some of the heavy duty saltwater style jig hooks and the small saltwater paddle tail baits at Bassproshops. I can still upgrade to the larger minnow style with these 1/4 oz or 1/8 oz jig hooks. I have seen some of the specialty Ala Jig Hooks for some very high prices!
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Re: Alabama Rig Hooks?
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05/01/13 12:16 PM
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NickHasty
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I like a heavy exposed hook, only because some of the thinner wired hooks on the pre-rigged baits berkley and others make tend to bend out fairly easy if you hang it in any wood...makes it easy to get it unhung, but damages the bait.
I been using the heavier exposed jig heads by either buckeye, buckeye, sixth sense, or hammer.
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Re: Alabama Rig Hooks?
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05/01/13 01:33 PM
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bsouth401
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Santone makes some jig heads with virtual meat hooks to go on their "Slamma-Rig". You can pick them up in stores or contact Kathy and she will be glad to help you out. I wish I had a picture of one to show you. These are definately the jig heads you want if you are around some big fish!
Mailing Address: Santone Lures
2255 County Road 3210
Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455
Phone: 903-285-0648
Fax: 903-572-2463
Email: info@santonelures.com
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Re: Alabama Rig Hooks?
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05/01/13 01:40 PM
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Jake Shannon(Skeet4Life)
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Thanks for posting that Brian ill have to call and order some for sure
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Re: Alabama Rig Hooks?
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05/01/13 05:19 PM
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nb_one
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Thanks guys. I'll see what BPS has in the 1/4 or 1/8th oz jig heads this afternoon.
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Re: Alabama Rig Hooks?
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05/01/13 05:40 PM
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Bass N Beer
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I bought one of those Yum Kits that have the jig heads and swimbaits all in one box. Seems to be working pretty good.
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05/01/13 06:32 PM
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Rockie Martin
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I like the 4 inch storms baits. Hooks are fine and not to hard on you throwing it for awhile....
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Re: Alabama Rig Hooks?
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05/01/13 06:33 PM
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TxAgfisher
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I like the Strike King swimbait hooks on TW. $3.99 per pack and they are sharp as heck with a good solid wire.
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Re: Alabama Rig Hooks?
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05/01/13 06:44 PM
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Bass_Bustin_Texan
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Re: Alabama Rig Hooks?
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05/01/13 07:25 PM
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Fork-LegendV21
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I think the ones made by oldham are the best! They are real strong and wont bend and they have a weedguard. I have tried many others but they bend way to easy.
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Re: Alabama Rig Hooks?
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05/01/13 07:32 PM
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Some of these "A-Rig" Jigheads are just Saltwater models slapped with a new name and mark the $ up. With that said, I've been using these for years for Reds and Trout: http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores...0173-01177-0020 Hogie's Jigheads. Cheap, strong, and made with a Gammy hook.
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