VMC Spinshot vs. standard dropshot hook

[The Baron]

Are there any distinct advantages to the VMC Spinshot hooks vs. tying in a standard drop-shot hook?  Not that they're overly expensive, but am wondering if they really reduce line twist or improve hookup enough to pay the extra?

[FryDog62]

If you use standard spinning gear, yes it does reduce line twist some. Of course you can get line twist out on a spinning reel at the end of the day by cutting off the hook and running behind the boat. If you use the VMC spin-shot, I prefer the Neko spin-shot, size #4. Better hook-up/landing ratio IMO. I see Wheeler uses that too..

[GetFishorDieTryin]

They reduce some of the twist, but its just a piece of wire so if the bait isn't tracking straight you still get twists.  The spin shot style hooks are a little easier to change from or to a DS and you save the length of the tag in line.  I do think the traditional DS hook gives you a better presentation because the hook is static instead of sliding around a wire.  If I do use a spin shot style hook I like the Trokar Helix over the VMC.  

[camman]

I agree it seems to reduce line twist some but not a game changer IMO.  I basically use these almost exclusively for dropshotting….I actually prefer a normal drop shot hook

as I tie one palomar knot vs two for the spinshot, but I found probably 30 packs of the spinshot on clearance for $0.50 each a d couldn’t resist 

[The Baron]

9 hours ago, camman said:

..but I found probably 30 packs of the spinshot on clearance for $0.50 each a d couldn’t resist 

That's a deal!?  They're $7+tax for a 4-pack up here.

[thunderblack]

Sure...there are other ways to rig a DS rig to reduce twist but spin shot hooks are convenient and I have used them ever season and really like them .

[MN Fisher]

7 minutes ago, thunderblack said:

Sure...there other ways to rig a DS rig to reduce twist but spin shot hooks are convenient and I have used them ever season and really like them .

Same here - and they come in a variety of styles...regular, Neko, off-set worm...there's one for each type of bait I use on a DS.

[Scott804]

I haven't really found they give you any inherent advantages on hookup or anything, but they are convenient. I will absolutely pay for them instead of having to tie another dropshot rig for the 1000th time. 

[NHBull]

The NEKO version is best, just wish it had a keeper.

 

Now that I throw the bubba shot more, I usually just use a uni and pass