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sharkhunter88 · Mud Minnow Joined: 24 Jul 2005 Posts: 17

I think I have a hook problem, but maybe a line or rod. I have been yak fishing in lakes and in the bays. Today I lost my third reel screamer in a row. I have had no problem with the under 5 lbs fish but when I get the big hit (x2 gold spoon x1 on treble hooked mullet) he throws the hook... my drag is tight... my rod is medium action... I have caught big fish in the past but these reds (or maybe a stripper) seem to own me.

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Guest · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 5:44 pm Post subject: Re: Lost the big one again...

these reds (or maybe a stripper) seem to own me.

My wife won't let me hang out with strippers anymore.

I use circle hooks for all bait now. I like the wide gap kind. Owners are good.

Not sure about what to say for the spoon though.

CCKAYAKER · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 5:58 pm Post subject:

I have been landing 25"+ reds on a medium action 6'6" rod w/8 lb test. Secret is the wide gap and circle hooks. Landed a 27.5" red sunday morning that weighed in at 9lbs 4oz. Love the fight. PM me lets go sometime. Catching them from a yak on live mullet.

sharkhunter88 · Mud Minnow Joined: 24 Jul 2005 Posts: 17

Thank you I will try the circle hooks - If I lost one more I was going to go hand to hand.
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rabbit · Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 3:24 am Post subject:

I use a 1/2 oz gold spoon and I have not lost a red on one Very Happy

I have lost a lot of big specs on them Sad

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Skipper · Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 8:20 am Post subject:

Tyler once showed me the secret to catching Specks is a loose drag. I had a tendency to rip thier mouths out with a tight drag...Adios

Skipper

rabbit · Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:02 am Post subject:

I will have to try that. I started playing them slower to keep their head under water. It seemed if they got their head out of the water the would open their mouth real wide and start shaking and out would come the hook. Very Happy

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Guest · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:21 am Post subject:

Sharkhunter,

Are you fishing Braunig or Calaveras?

SQ

TTRR · Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:11 pm Post subject:

replace the hooks on your spoons with excalibur rotating treble hooks. i replace all the treble hooks on my spoons and topwaters with these. you'll be amazed how many more solid hook ups you'll get.

gamakatsu 8/0 octopus circles for reds.
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