Laggyman Posted December 14, 2006 Posted December 14, 2006 Do you guys change the hooks on the X-Raps?? I hear lots of people change the hooks on Rapalas as they aren't as sharp and rust easily. Is this the same for the hooks on the X-Rap? I am betting here that the newer X-Raps come with a better quality hook.... Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted December 14, 2006 Super User Posted December 14, 2006 Haven't changed mine... Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 14, 2006 Super User Posted December 14, 2006 No way! Those are some of the sharpest hooks I have ever seen on any lure. Quote
BassMaster_1 Posted December 14, 2006 Posted December 14, 2006 I think their hook quality has got alot better over the years. Quote
Laggyman Posted December 14, 2006 Author Posted December 14, 2006 OK Thanks!! I just found them today. Had to drive an hour through heavy traffic to get one. Hard to get them over here It looks nice and I was able to pick up a few Pointers as well so that justifies the headaches from driving in the hard rain. I just can't wait 'til spring!! ;D Quote
WhiteMike1018 Posted December 14, 2006 Posted December 14, 2006 Ive never had a problem with the X-Rap hooks, ive always had a good hookset ratio with the. I think i might change the hooks on certain ones to bleeding hooks to increase visibility in stained water. Other than that you should be fine -WM Quote
what Posted December 14, 2006 Posted December 14, 2006 those hooks on the x raps arent as good as gamys ive bent so many on peacock i almost change them the second i get them the bend really easily Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 14, 2006 Super User Posted December 14, 2006 I think both Lucky Craft and XRaps have VMC hooks. Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted December 14, 2006 Super User Posted December 14, 2006 I DON'T CHANGE THEM. THE VMC HOOKS ARE VERY SHARP. FALCON Quote
Laggyman Posted December 15, 2006 Author Posted December 15, 2006 Is VMC a brand of hooks?? I never noticed the X-Raps used them Quote
Vyron Posted December 15, 2006 Posted December 15, 2006 Is VMC a brand of hooks?? I never noticed the X-Raps used them If I told u that lucky craft use them would u believe me? Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted December 15, 2006 Posted December 15, 2006 I DON'T CHANGE THEM.THE VMC HOOKS ARE VERY SHARP. FALCON My fingers agree. I dont change them either Quote
Bass Mekanik Posted December 15, 2006 Posted December 15, 2006 The X-rap is one of my favorite lures to fish for Peacocks with and i HAVE to change the hooks. Even though VMC is quality, they bend easy or so it seems whenever you hook up with a ferocious S.Florida Peacock. I replace them with the Eagle Claw Kahle hooks and they seem to stay straight longer. I use these on my rat-l-traps too b/c those "stock" hooks are garbage. Even at this size they are tackle busters. Quote
SenkoSnack808 Posted December 17, 2006 Posted December 17, 2006 Well I don't want to upset you guys but I do, I swap some of my X-raps with size 4 red Gamakatsu hooks on my raps and tie my own feather rear's. They work good for St. Clair Smallies, Corey Quote
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