Topic: zara spook question (Read 1061 times)

booneangler · « **on:** June 08, 2012, 07:50:55 PM »

Do you all add a split ring to the spook baits or do you tie right on to the bait?

loomisguy · « **Reply #1 on:** June 08, 2012, 08:11:44 PM »

Either a snap or a split ring , personally I use a snap.

kidd · « **Reply #2 on:** June 08, 2012, 08:37:47 PM »

Tie direct with a loop knot.

Fisher of Men · « **Reply #3 on:** June 08, 2012, 08:41:16 PM »

I just use a palomar knot and when I clinch it down I leave a tiny space between the knot and the eye of the hook. This makes it easier for the bait to "walk". It has worked really well for me. Takes a little practice

bass1cpr · « **Reply #4 on:** June 08, 2012, 10:35:55 PM »

Learn to tie a loopknot it's the best connection for any walking or top water bait. After some practice you will be able to control the size of the loop usually no longer than half an inch. It's also the knot I prefer on most of my (crankbaits) there's that word again

and there are times that it's tied to a jig also. Usually if that's a swimming jig presentation.

coldfront · « **Reply #5 on:** June 09, 2012, 05:31:15 AM »

Quote from: Fisher of Men on June 08, 2012, 08:41:16 PM

I just use a palomar knot and when I clinch it down I leave a tiny space between the knot and the eye of the hook. This makes it easier for the bait to "walk". It has worked really well for me. Takes a little practice

palomar. cinched down tight. bigger the spook, easier to walk

loomisguy · « **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2012, 06:50:10 AM »

Probably the best spook fishermen I've ever seen is Charlie Campbell . He always said to use a snap. I figure I'll take his word for it. I do know guys who use the loop knot but I never liked the idea of it sawing back and forth in the line tie.

mrshakeyhead · « **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2012, 06:59:40 AM »

I tie direct to the snap that gets connected to the line tie.

booneangler · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2012, 11:00:08 AM »

By snap do you mean the little snaps that come on hot lips cranks? Those type

booneangler · « **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2012, 11:05:10 AM »

Is there a brand better than another reason I'm asking is the lakes I fish have striper and hybrids and they like a spook so I just want to make sure they will hold up. And not brake

Baldybarton · « **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2012, 11:22:19 AM »

Quote from: booneangler on June 09, 2012, 11:05:10 AM

Is there a brand better than another reason I'm asking is the lakes I fish have striper and hybrids and they like a spook so I just want to make sure they will hold up. And not brake

We don't have any stripers on my lake but we have hybrids and white bass. I have caught 50+ hybrids bigger than 5 lbs on one spook and it still walks perfectly! The only problem is that the trebles have chipped away the paint. I have never changed the hooks or anything. And I usually tie a Palomer knot straight to the bait ad have no problem walking it.

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mrshakeyhead · « **Reply #11 on:** June 09, 2012, 12:22:28 PM »

Quote from: booneangler on June 09, 2012, 11:00:08 AM

By snap do you mean the little snaps that come on hot lips cranks? Those type

I'm referring to a DuoLock snap that I use for all my hardbaits.

Bigwrench · « **Reply #12 on:** June 09, 2012, 12:36:52 PM »

Palomar knot tight to the eye always works for mine

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coldfront · « **Reply #13 on:** June 09, 2012, 10:14:00 PM »

Quote from: Baldybarton on June 09, 2012, 11:22:19 AM

The only problem is that the trebles have chipped away the paint.

seems as if those hybrids don't have a problem with the chipped paint!

buckstalker23 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 10, 2012, 08:59:12 PM »

I just tied straight on to the spook. My buddy caught a 4Lb 14oz on one last week in 120 of water. He also caught 3 more around 3lbs in the spot! it was crazy!

Baldybarton · « **Reply #15 on:** June 11, 2012, 01:14:21 PM »

Quote from: coldfront on June 09, 2012, 10:14:00 PM

seems as if those hybrids don't have a problem with the chipped paint!

Neither do the white bass, I caught my first double on it a few weekends ago!

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Captk88 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 11, 2012, 08:11:46 PM »

Direct to the stock loop with braid!

Steve Reed MFT · « **Reply #17 on:** June 12, 2012, 05:26:44 PM »

I like using the Rapala Knot - super quick and easy, plus it offers a great action.

hooks4bass · « **Reply #18 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:22:46 PM »

Depending on the situation, I use either a snap, or a palomar knot. When using a direct tie, you might do well to leave the knot just a tad loose to allow for better movement.

bass78 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 13, 2012, 08:09:44 AM »

Quote from: kidd on June 08, 2012, 08:37:47 PM

Tie direct with a loop knot.

So do I... Thats how I tie all my crankbaits, swimbaits, and topwater stick baits..

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