JeziHogg Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 So, DS and line twist is almost inevitable unless you're using VMC spinshots or the Gammy version of the spinshot. Has anyone tried threading the line straight through the eye of a hook of choice with a bobber stop ontop and under the hook. 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted March 25, 2014 Super User Posted March 25, 2014 So, DS and line twist is almost inevitable unless you're using VMC spinshots or the Gammy version of the spinshot. Has anyone tried threading the line straight through the eye of a hook of choice with a bobber stop ontop and under the hook. My question would be, with the stop under the hook how would you get a successful hook set w/o there being a knot? Wouldn't the bobber stop (assuming its the same kind I use) slide down on you? Interesting idea nonetheless. 3 Quote
NEjitterbugger Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Interesting indeed, my thought would be how solid of a hook set the bobber stop could withstand without moving. My thought would be that when a fish grabs the bait and you go to set the hook it moves... Quote
JeziHogg Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 Good point, I guess the hook would just slide down as soon as you tried to set it. Quote
NEjitterbugger Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 My question would be, with the stop under the hook how would you get a successful hook set w/o there being a knot? Barely beat me to it lol 1 Quote
NEjitterbugger Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Still an interesting concept, only if the bobber stop could be pegged solid somehow... Some sort of glue maybe? Quote
JeziHogg Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 Maybe some clear never slip bait tape? Quote
Hanover_Yakker Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Actually, the setup does work. A guide in SC uses it and even has it posted on his YouTube channel.....I'll see if I can find it. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted March 25, 2014 Super User Posted March 25, 2014 Actually, the setup does work. A guide in SC uses it and even has it posted on his YouTube channel.....I'll see if I can find it. Definitely interested in how he does it. I've been mulling over possible iterations on how it could work. Physics, the hook set + bend of the line could produce enough of a stop to set the hook. But I still see it sliding down the line during the fight, and unless the weight at the bottom is fixed, the hook could technically work its way off the line.... Quote
Hanover_Yakker Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 The difference here is that the weight is fixed with a traditional knot but the advantages are: 1. You can vary the height of the drop shot hook without having to retie. 2. The hook has a free movement on the line and can add to the action of the lure. Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted March 25, 2014 Super User Posted March 25, 2014 Just fish a double drop shot and be done with it. Or if you feel real lucky fish a 3 hook DS.and use the VMC spin shot hooks.You can cover alot more water. i have fished the double alot the past 2 years and it works great. This year I am going with 3 hook DS. Quote
SpencerLittle Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Could you put maybe two small bobber stoppers on the bottom followed by a clear Carolina keeper? Quote
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