cdabelow Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Last night I ordered The Fat Ika in 4 different colors. I couldnt stand reading one more posting about how good they are. You know I dont want to miss the boat. Is there anything special I should know about rigging and presenting these baits. I am planning on rigging them weightless on a regular 3 or 4 /0 worm hook. Any advice at all?? Thanks Quote
Cory20 Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Extra Wide gap hooks cause they are chubby Yooo Hoooo Roadwarrior where are yooooouuuu Quote
Super User flechero Posted August 20, 2007 Super User Posted August 20, 2007 The gold standard hook for the fat Ika is the Gammy 4/0 EWG. Rig the Fat Ika "texposed" and skin the point... most of us rig it with the skirt up (backwards) but both ways will work with different actions possible. Everyone has to experiment a little to see what works best for you. Just don't fish it too fast. "The magic lure" that was a huge thread... http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1141053342/0 (edited to add link) Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted August 20, 2007 Super User Posted August 20, 2007 The gold standard hook for the fat Ika is the Gammy 4/0 EWG. Rig the Fat Ika "texposed" and skin the point... most of us rig it with the skirt up (backwards) but both ways will work with different actions possible. Everyone has to experiment a little to see what works best for you. Just don't fish it too fast."The magic lure" that was a huge thread... http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1141053342/0 (edited to add link) Nothing to add, Good Luck! 8-) Quote
bugman Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 The gold standard hook for the fat Ika is the Gammy 4/0 EWG. Rig the Fat Ika "texposed" and skin the point... most of us rig it with the skirt up (backwards) but both ways will work with different actions possible. Everyone has to experiment a little to see what works best for you. Just don't fish it too fast."The magic lure" that was a huge thread... http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1141053342/0 (edited to add link) I agree with everything above but I like to use gammie 5/0 superline hooks. I like the fall rate and never have a problem with hooksets. I have been using them around rip-rap, dams and breakwalls that have weed beds near. Most of the time they hit it on the drop but also I will get them on the 2nd or 3rd drop as I work it back to the boat. When the Bass takes the Ika she won't let it go. I always let her swim off with it a few seconds before I set the hook. There are times I only feel a tap-tap but I still wait a few seconds.90% of the time she will still have it. If I set the hook on the first tap or tug my hook up to landing ratio go's way down. Good Luck! Quote
cdabelow Posted August 21, 2007 Author Posted August 21, 2007 Is Gammy hooks the same as Gamakatsu?? Or am I missing something esle?? Thanks Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted August 21, 2007 Super User Posted August 21, 2007 Gammy, Gamy, Gammie, Gamie...all just abbreviations for Gamakatsu. Quote
BassHunter69 Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Rw what about Gimmie,gimmie,gimmie some of those ;D ;D ;D Quote
MissouriBassin Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Going to have to pick up some of these baits, always ready to try something different Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted August 21, 2007 Super User Posted August 21, 2007 Welcome aboard! Quote
Super User David P Posted August 21, 2007 Super User Posted August 21, 2007 I just ordered 3 bags from Brad, hopefully I'll have them sometime this week. I haven't been this excited to try a bait sense the Senko! Rw, you haven't let me down yet with advice, I pray the streak continues! Quote
cdabelow Posted August 21, 2007 Author Posted August 21, 2007 Is the Ika more durable than a senko? Quote
SimonSays Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 Is the Ika more durable than a senko? in my experience, yes, but not by much, they're pumped full of salt just like the senkos the only thing is that they're about twice as thick Quote
MissouriBassin Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 Welcome aboard! Thanks for the welcome, Roadwarrior! I picked up a couple of packages of Fat Ikas today at Dicks Sporting goods. There is a $10 off $25 purchase coupon if anyone is interested. Just print it out and take it in. Can't beat that deal! If any of you want this coupon, PM me and I will email it to you. (It's a pdf file) Quote
Super User T-rig Posted August 31, 2007 Super User Posted August 31, 2007 I use 4/0 owner rig'n hook. I find it's the best hook for the fat ika. Quote
J_pontius Posted August 31, 2007 Posted August 31, 2007 Not sure about the rest of you, but I am lookin at the color of Ika T-Rig is usin! I'm gonna guess cinnamon grn & rd flk? Wish I could zoom in on that! > Quote
Super User FishTank Posted August 31, 2007 Super User Posted August 31, 2007 I usually use a 4/0 EWG Gammi but here lately have had great success with a 5/0 G-Lock Gammi. The G-Lock hook seems to hold the bait better and is just a little fatter than the EWG's. Quote
Super User T-rig Posted August 31, 2007 Super User Posted August 31, 2007 Not sure about the rest of you, but I am lookin at the color of Ika T-Rig is usin! I'm gonna guess cinnamon grn & rd flk? Wish I could zoom in on that! > That's the one! I also done well with the oxblood color . Quote
moby bass Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 I just ordered 3 bags from Brad, hopefully I'll have them sometime this week. Does *** have an Ika style bait? I couldn't find it on their sight. Quote
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