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Bighead · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 6:42 am Post subject: BHP 4/9 Smacks and Pomps

I hit the pier early yesterday armed with a quart of live shrimp from Clem's, and my 'Smack Whacker' popping cork rig.

It wasn't long after the sun came up and we landed our first Smack
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SilverTundra4X4 · Horse Mullet Joined: 13 Nov 2012 Posts: 134

tell me more about this smack whacker set up

Bighead · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:56 pm Post subject:

It's nothing fancy, just a typical rattling cork with a length of about 30" of 60 lb floro, with a very small swivel, and a trace of 40 lb Malin and a Gamakatsu 1/0 Octopus Circle Hook.

I have caught more pomps at BHP using this rig than I have EVER caught fishing PINS or any place else.

The smacks love it, pomps love it, I've caught sheepshead, reds, specks, and even jacks on it.

Live shrimp or a live finger mullet is money in the bank.

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landlocked beachbum · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 3:07 pm Post subject:

You da man! Very Happy

Except for the crimp, I like it. I'm a knot man myself, I've seen too many crimps fail..... At least more often than MY knots! Cool

On the wire to Fluoro: i tie mine using an Albright knot. Works great with the two and no possible fish spooking swivel close to the hook. I had the same though on the wire length, but to each there own, and as you said it works great for you. Wink

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Bighead · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 3:45 pm Post subject:

I must be good at making crimps, because I've never had one fail
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redfin21 · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 6:19 pm Post subject:

Nice set up! I guess you are a crimp master. I also have had some crimps fail on me when hooking up with a monster fish. Congrats.
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kweber · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 6:51 pm Post subject:

team_fishbones_jones · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 7:23 pm Post subject:

Dig that rig. I too have never had one of my crimps fail.

Bighead · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 7:56 pm Post subject:

I don't know if my computer is acting up or if my internet is acting up, but half of my posts are not making it.

Kweber, buy a couple of those corks and I'll PM you my address
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landlocked beachbum · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:14 am Post subject:

ironmanstan · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:34 am Post subject:

Hey Bighead how's it going.......looking foward to more of your reports.
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rawlbay · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:46 am Post subject:

Crimpin' aint easy.

landlocked beachbum · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 5:13 am Post subject:

My strong suspicion is that one's own crimps are done more carefully and inspected way better than the crap that's for sale in stores. Still, I like the minimalist approach in most things........that's why i can't stand progressive jazz!!!!!!! Shocked

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TomP · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 24 Mar 2006 Posts: 433

I like that rig I think I'll try rigging it up with the same setup. I have never used 60 lb floro I believe that's what makes the crimp hold together nice and tight. I have been using 18" steel leaders but I will rig one using your method on my next fishing trip in May. Thanks, for the Tip BigHead
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Baffinboy · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:08 am Post subject:

I've had big reds bust crimps but this is more tban likely due to corrosion caused by tackle box neglect.
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