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Post by Izzetafox on Dec 19, 2014 13:17:49 GMT
I have just ordered some of these Savage Gear drop shot hooks. They look OK but have any of you tried them? What do you think? Terry  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 14:49:35 GMT
I bought a savage gear dropshot kit that had some of these hooks in it, but I haven't tried them. The shanks are very long though. One thing that also came with the kit was some elastic recoil braid. I've attached a clip by Mads Grosell showing how to rig up with these hooks and the recoil braid. The hooks look like they will set the lure off at more of a right angle than other hooks. The recoil braid seems to give the lure even more action although I haven't tried it myself yet. See what you think. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Eg-YRWnVt4Ian |
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Post by Izzetafox on Dec 19, 2014 15:47:50 GMT
Cheers Ian.
I have considered using bait elastic to give a recoil.
Hope they arrive before the weekend so I can give them a try.
Terry
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 16:25:05 GMT
Going anywhere good???
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Post by Izzetafox on Dec 19, 2014 19:54:56 GMT
Just the Grand Union I think.
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Post by Tanglefoot on Dec 19, 2014 20:37:17 GMT
I've seen them but can't see any advantage.
I've just bought some size 6 VMC drop shot hooks and they're quality.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 8:16:57 GMT
I currently use the VMC hooks and have to agree they are very good and fill me with confidence.
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Post by Izzetafox on Dec 20, 2014 9:03:22 GMT
Are they the ones with the swivel action? I have some of those too. I am just trying different styles and experimenting a bit.  Terry |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 9:11:54 GMT
I have some with the swivel action but for normal use I just use the standard VMC dropshot hook. I got the swivel ones just in case I wanted an uptrace.
Ian
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Post by philpot on Dec 20, 2014 16:05:57 GMT
I looked at the video and how they are used but I confess when I first saw these in the Savage catalogue, I thought of using power gum either side of the tube to offer adjustment up-down the mainline.
Phil
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