Is there a way to close that gap?
Jan 29, 2020 21:01:19 #
Is there a way to close that gap? The hook comes off through the gap. I’m using braided line, maybe I have to use mono with this type of hook?
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by dat_yung_geric
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by dat_yung_geric
Jan 29, 2020 21:01:24 #
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Jan 29, 2020 21:01:31 #
Throw it away. Hooks are cheap. I doubt youll be able to close the gap, and any effective method is either going to take too much effort or degrade the integrity of the circle. Even though the opening is on the opposite side from where the knot should be, I wouldnt want to tie anything to that.
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by ShiftyUsmc
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by ShiftyUsmc
Jan 29, 2020 21:01:36 #
Yeah, that’s most likely what I’ll do. Got it from one of those premade tackle boxes with a bunch of soft plastics (which I’ve never caught a fish on)
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by dat_yung_geric
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by dat_yung_geric
Jan 29, 2020 21:13:22 #
Clean it really really well, get it hot as hell, drop a glob of solder in there and see if it holds. I'd throw it away. Remember, the bigger the glob, the better the job. Old Navy saying.
Jan 29, 2020 23:32:31 #
Put a little Epoxy on the gap if you want to use those hooks. I would be temped to just dump them and buy some good ones.
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Jan 30, 2020 09:51:10 #
FastFish
Loc: Catonsville MD / Ocean View DE
Don’t tie braid directly to the eye. Use a mono or flouro length of leader to the hook.
I found a video on u-tube of a Cpt. on party / head boat had this problem and resolved
it by going through the eye twice so the line actually pressed against itself rather than
rubbing fraying on that open piece of eye. My 2 c’s. Tight lines
I found a video on u-tube of a Cpt. on party / head boat had this problem and resolved
it by going through the eye twice so the line actually pressed against itself rather than
rubbing fraying on that open piece of eye. My 2 c’s. Tight lines
Jan 30, 2020 20:33:04 #
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