CHANGING HOOKS: Something new for me, on some of my lures change out the treble hooks for in-line hooks. What a difference, lot better for the fish easy to un hook and a lot safer for...

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

Something new for me, on some of my lures change out the treble hooks for in-line hooks. What a difference, lot better for the fish easy to un hook and a lot safer for me. No more fish flopping around with a bunch of treble hooks waiting to bite me. And the hook up rate was about the same, this morning had 10 or 11 bites and brought in 8. Plus easier to un tangle in the tackle box. Anyone ever try it with panther martins?

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

ranger632 wrote:

Something new for me, on some of my lures change out the treble hooks for in-line hooks. What a difference, lot better for the fish easy to un hook and a lot safer for me. No more fish flopping around with a bunch of treble hooks waiting to bite me. And the hook up rate was about the same, this morning had 10 or 11 bites and brought in 8. Plus easier to un tangle in the tackle box. Anyone ever try it with panther martins?

I've changed a few Squarebills to inline hooks, jury still out on that. I've only thrown a couple, and only caught 1 Largemouth so far. Not Panther Martins, but I have a couple Blue Fox Spinners that came with an optional single hook. We have a few Trout and Atlantic Salmon areas that are restricted to "a Single Free Swinging Hook " . They seem to work well, and releasing fish is much easier. I don't see why Panther Martins wouldn't work as well.

FourchonLa. Loc: Fourchon Louisiana, South Louisiana

ranger632 wrote:

Something new for me, on some of my lures change out the treble hooks for in-line hooks. What a difference, lot better for the fish easy to un hook and a lot safer for me. No more fish flopping around with a bunch of treble hooks waiting to bite me. And the hook up rate was about the same, this morning had 10 or 11 bites and brought in 8. Plus easier to un tangle in the tackle box. Anyone ever try it with panther martins?

Spirit loves his Panther Martin’s. Maybe he’ll see your post and comment on it.

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

Fredfish wrote:

I've changed a few Squarebills to inline hooks, jury still out on that. I've only thrown a couple, and only caught 1 Largemouth so far. Not Panther Martins, but I have a couple Blue Fox Spinners that came with an optional single hook. We have a few Trout and Atlantic Salmon areas that are restricted to "a Single Free Swinging Hook " . They seem to work well, and releasing fish is much easier. I don't see why Panther Martins wouldn't work as well.

Thanks, today was the first time trying them but work out great

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

FourchonLa. wrote:

Spirit loves his Panther Martin’s. Maybe he’ll see your post and comment on it.

Panther Martins are my go to lures for trout fishing in the streams.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

I put a straight hook n a circle hook as rear hook on 2 crankbaits. Haven't got to try them yet. See if the straight or circle hook works better than treble.

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

Grizzly 17 wrote:

I put a straight hook n a circle hook as rear hook on 2 crankbaits. Haven't got to try them yet. See if the straight or circle hook works better than treble.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Grizzly 17 wrote:

I put a straight hook n a circle hook as rear hook on 2 crankbaits. Haven't got to try them yet. See if the straight or circle hook works better than treble.

I tried VMC inline hooks on 4, 1.5 and 2, 2.5 Squarebills.

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

Fredfish wrote:

I tried VMC inline hooks on 4, 1.5 and 2, 2.5 Squarebills.

Those are the same brand of hooks that I use. How do you like them?

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

ranger632 wrote:

Those are the same brand of hooks that I use. How do you like them?

I've never had any problems with them, they hold a point well. I also use other brands for different techniques. Owner and Gamakatsu trebles, Trokar EWG and Wacky hooks, as well as Swimbait hooks.

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

Fredfish wrote:

I've never had any problems with them, they hold a point well. I also use other brands for different techniques. Owner and Gamakatsu trebles, Trokar EWG and Wacky hooks, as well as Swimbait hooks.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

ranger632 wrote:

Those are the same brand of hooks that I use. How do you like them?

Looks good. I like my sq bills brother 🎣🎣

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

Any time I throw metal spoons or spinners for blues and Spanish mackerel I change out the
Trebles for straight in line hooks. C n R is the name of that game and jts a lot easier and safer. Those blues never stop wiggling and I don't need those extra point sticking out. I might miss 1 in 10 but it really doesn't matter when you are getting hit multiple times on each cast.

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

Flytier wrote:

Any time I throw metal spoons or spinners for blues and Spanish mackerel I change out the
Trebles for straight in line hooks. C n R is the name of that game and jts a lot easier and safer. Those blues never stop wiggling and I don't need those extra point sticking out. I might miss 1 in 10 but it really doesn't matter when you are getting hit multiple times on each cast.

I feel the same way, c and r and don't need all those hooks in my hands

Andy cacciatori Loc: Modesto cal.

ranger632 wrote:

Something new for me, on some of my lures change out the treble hooks for in-line hooks. What a difference, lot better for the fish easy to un hook and a lot safer for me. No more fish flopping around with a bunch of treble hooks waiting to bite me. And the hook up rate was about the same, this morning had 10 or 11 bites and brought in 8. Plus easier to un tangle in the tackle box. Anyone ever try it with panther martins?

Dave
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Have a great day and stay out of the heat.
Andy