shadalicious rigging?

[soccplayer07]

I am having a tough time rigging the SK Shadalicious. I have weighted hooks from 4/0 to 7/0 and can not find one that works well. Any tips? Thanks.

[J Francho]

What size?  Chances are, the Owner Beast in 8/0 should do the trick.

[soccplayer07]

sorry. 5.5

[Dan:]

The issue is that the hooks aren't large enough, correct?

I use 8/0 keel weighted hooks on any paddletails that are 5-6"

Next time we fish, remind me to give you a Reaction Strike hook or two. I don't really use them anymore and I think they would fit well.

[FishDontLikeMe1301600221]

x2 on what was said.i also will slit the belly on my paddletails so the hook has more play and room to move also gives the bait a faster action.and i will also depending on the size of swimer im throwing,ill make a stinger hook out of heavy fluro and place a small/med size treble hook near the back,it helps me on those short strikes in the rear.i have also used double frog hooks on plastic swimers i just bend them in a little closer and feed the eye through the nose of the bait.but try slitting the belly i know it works for me and helps alot.

[soccplayer07]

so an 8/0 is the only answer???

[Lake Stumpy]

I was having a hard time rigging the SK swim baits too,  but mine is 3.5". What size hook do you recommend for that?

[=Matt 5.0=]

Shadalicious rigging procedure:

Step 1: Remove from package.

Step 2: Place directly in trash.

Step 3: Purchase Basstrix or Berkley hollow belly baits.

Step 4: Catch fish.

[kms399]

owner beast swimbait hooks. I have used them for yum money minnows and they work very well. I have the 5" money minnow's and use a 6/0 a 7/0 probably wouldn't hurt.

[J Francho]

owner beast swimbait hooks. I have used them for yum money minnows and they work very well. I have the 5" money minnow's and use a 6/0 a 7/0 probably wouldn't hurt.

The Beast only comes in even hook sizes, from 4/0 to 10/0.

http://www.ownerhooks.com/pages/products/hooks/basshooks.htm#5130W