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i just used a c rig this weekend for the first time and done ok with it caught 18 large mouths but had several good one that threw the hook what could i be doing wrong i used 10 lb line mono for the leader and to the pole with no beads and a shad jerk bait 15 inch leader
2/0 hook with a quater ounce sinker worm jerkin up like with a texas rig and worked the bait with a jerking action
I've found that when I set the hook with a sweeping motion, to the side, the hook up ratio is alot better than just jerking up on the rod. This helped me.
Just My opinion tho.
What kind of soft shad jerkbait?
I use a 5/0 EWG Gamakatsu with a Zoom Super Fluke.
A 2/0 sounds small - it could be that your soft jerk shad is balling up on that smaller hook, and working against you.
What brand of hook? That can make a difference as well. I used to buy the Mustad Ultra-Points and lost a lot of c-rig fish. After I started using Gamakatsu I rarely lose one anymore. I attribute that to the smaller hook wire diameter, that drives it in more easily.
One tip about your setup - it's a good idea to use a heavier main line than your leader. If the bait/hook gets hung you want the leader to break instead of the mainline, which saves your weight, bead, and swivel.
[QUOTE=artcarney_agr;489261]What kind of soft shad jerkbait?
I use a 5/0 EWG Gamakatsu with a Zoom Super Fluke.
A 2/0 sounds small - it could be that your soft jerk shad is balling up on that smaller hook, and working against you.
What brand of hook? That can make a difference as well. I used to buy the Mustad Ultra-Points and lost a lot of c-rig fish. After I started using Gamakatsu I rarely lose one anymore. I attribute that to the smaller hook wire diameter, that drives it in more easily.
One tip about your setup - it's a good idea to use a heavier main line than your leader. If the bait/hook gets hung you want the leader to break instead of the mainline, which saves your weight, bead, and swivel.[/QUOTE]
ok it was a 5 inch shad fluke and i went today and got 15 pound for my reel and 10 for my leaders the hook is a eagle claw and i see you on here a lot where do you fish mostly what lake and do you ever fish for stripers
[QUOTE=HawgHunter75;489246]I've found that when I set the hook with a sweeping motion, to the side, the hook up ratio is alot better than just jerking up on the rod. This helped me.
Just My opinion tho.[/QUOTE]
thanks for the info i will try that im use to texas rig
[QUOTE=artcarney_agr;489261]What kind of soft shad jerkbait?
I use a 5/0 EWG Gamakatsu with a Zoom Super Fluke.
A 2/0 sounds small - it could be that your soft jerk shad is balling up on that smaller hook, and working against you.
What brand of hook? That can make a difference as well. I used to buy the Mustad Ultra-Points and lost a lot of c-rig fish. After I started using Gamakatsu I rarely lose one anymore. I attribute that to the smaller hook wire diameter, that drives it in more easily.
One tip about your setup - it's a good idea to use a heavier main line than your leader. If the bait/hook gets hung you want the leader to break instead of the mainline, which saves your weight, bead, and swivel.[/QUOTE]
thanks for the info i will use it all the next time out on the boat i fis buckhorn lake in perry county ky
[QUOTE=johndeere;489273]ok it was a 5 inch shad fluke and i went today and got 15 pound for my reel and 10 for my leaders the hook is a eagle claw and i see you on here a lot where do you fish mostly what lake and do you ever fish for stripers[/QUOTE]
I fish the Ohio River mostly in the Louisville area where I currently live, but grew up on Kentucky Lake (Calvert City to be exact) and fish Kentucky/Barkley Lakes every chance I get. Heading down there this weekend to spend time with the family for Mother's Day and to get in on the hot catfish action/spawn! I can't wait to fill the freezer!
A 5" shad fluke should have a 5/0 hook. Pick up a pack of the Gamakatsu 5/0 EWG hooks and see if you have any better results.
[QUOTE=artcarney_agr;489285]I fish the Ohio River mostly in the Louisville area where I currently live, but grew up on Kentucky Lake (Calvert City to be exact) and fish Kentucky/Barkley Lakes every chance I get. Heading down there this weekend to spend time with the family for Mother's Day and to get in on the hot catfish action/spawn! I can't wait to fill the freezer!
A 5" shad fluke should have a 5/0 hook. Pick up a pack of the Gamakatsu 5/0 EWG hooks and see if you have any better results.[/QUOTE]
ok i pick up some today and have a good weekend with the family thats whats its all about