Straight Shank Vs. Wide Gap For Texas Rigging

[Airman4754]

I use both and it seems to me like I get a hook in fish a little easier with a straight shank and they stay on a little better with the EWG. I think both get the job done if you do yours. 

The only real difference between certain hook styles for the same technique is a finesse gap vs a light wire straight shank on a drop shot. The straight shank is infinitely better in both hookup ratio and keeping the fish pegged. 

[chelboed]

On ‎6‎/‎3‎/‎2016 at 10:20 PM, No Thanks I'll Bass said:

I notice you don't use a bead. I have been using a bead in between the weight and the hook. Not sure why? I think I saw a video that used one and I just have done it since. What's the reasoning behind that and is it really worth rigging on there? 

Well, 9/10 I won't even use a bullet weight anymore. I just use an EWG hook and a plastic. If I need a bullet for finesse, it's likely no heavier than 1/16. If I punch a mat, I'll use a 1/3oz.

 

All of my fishing is from the bank, so I am generally pulling my bait into the weeds versus away.

 

The bead is there to protect the knot from the weight, add some flash, add some sound.

[lo n slo]

Gamakatsu 3/0 round bend offset

[A-Jay]

I'm an EWG hook user & abuser.

 For standard (light wire applications) it's Gamakatsu Offset EWG Worm Hooks Black for me. Has been for Years.

For Medium to Heavy Lifting, I'm a Huge fan of the Owner Wide Gap Plus Black Chrome Hook ~ It's like a GAFF.

Tired really hard to like the Lazer Trokar MagWorm Hook.  But the majority of my rigs are Tex-Posed and this hooks "unique surgically sharpened three-sided hook point" slices through my baits well before a fish can get on them.  No Good.

 Still, I carry a wide assortment of various gauge wire Offset Round Bend Worm Hooks ~ just never use them.

Maybe someday . . . . . .

A-Jay

[Mike L]

4 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

 

Tired really hard to like the Lazer Trokar MagWorm Hook.  But the majority of my rigs are Tex-Posed and this hooks "unique surgically sharpened three-sided hook point" slices through my baits well before a fish can get on them.  No Good.

 

A-Jay

A-Jay...Don't tex pose them. Stop before you break through and then throw. Don't worry about not getting a proper hook set with the hook penetrating the plastic..I use the TK 130 exclusively for punching which I can do all day and don't have that problem..

Good Luck

 

Mike 

[A-Jay]

Just now, Mike L said:

A-Jay...Don't tex pose them. Stop before you break through and then throw. Don't worry about not getting a proper hook set with the hook penetrating the plastic..I use the TK 130 exclusively for punching which I can do all day and don't have that problem..

Good Luck

 

Mike 

I smell what you're cooking Mike ~

Thanks

A-Jay

[Mike L]

On 6/3/2016 at 11:20 PM, No Thanks I'll Bass said:

I notice you don't use a bead. I have been using a bead in between the weight and the hook. Not sure why? I think I saw a video that used one and I just have done it since. What's the reasoning behind that and is it really worth rigging on there? 

3 reasons...

1. It protect's the knot from the weight banging into it

2. It makes somewhat of a clicking sound when it hits the weight which some folks say helps to mimic a craw 

3. It's a confidence thing

 

Mike 

[Fishinthefish]

Mustad EWG hooks for anything rigged texas or weedless. Flukes, stick baits, craws or creatures. I have a lot more confidence in my hookups and in deep cover I can slam a hookset without fear of pulling it out of the mouth. The EWG hooksets also make me feel more confident fishing under docks.