Need Advice On The Spook Jr..

[dancam13]

New to bass fishing. I was using a Spook Jr and every other cast the lure wasn't doing what it was supposed to be doing. When I reeled it in I would notice that the line was wrapped around the front treble hook. Is this common or is it something I am doing wrong. Any advice would be helpful. Thank You!

[Jack Fate]

it happens sometimes on lures with treble hooks.  Had it happen on crankbaits, spooks, etc. from time to time.  

[00 mod]

Happens more often with braid as well. 

 

Jeff

[Bluebasser86]

I rarely get the hook tangled on my Super Spook Jr's, unless I'm using braid, then it's every other cast. Braid floats so it's a lot more likely to get tangled up on the hooks. 

[Crestliner2008]

Try a heavy (12 - 15# test) MONO leader between your braid and the topwaters. Will minimize line tangles and keep your lure running true.

[Grizzn N Bassin]

It happens I like using mono I rarely get wrapped around the trebbles.

[dancam13]

Thanks for the replies fellas I will give all those a try and see what works. As am new to bass fishing all advice is welcome. Caught my first bass yesterday on topwater frog. He was pretty descent size weighed around five pounds. No going back now, im hooked. No pun intended.

[Paul Peixoto]

Are you using a snap swivel or tying on directly to the spook? I've notice with snaps this happens a ton more

[papajoe222]

I'm also guessing that you're either using spinning gear or not thumbing the spool on your bait caster as the lure hits the water.  As long as the lure is pulling the line, it's clear of it and won't catch it on the hooks when it lands.  To that end, adding a little weight to the rear of the bait will help accomplish this also and has the added benefit of making the bait sit tail down in the water making it easier to work.

[Nick49]

Agree with Papajoe.  You can also rub the first 6" or so of your line or leader (nearest your lure) with some candle wax.  It shouldn't interefere with the action of the lure and will help solve the problem.