No George do not remove the hooks from the rooster tails. For one you never have to hear a complaint about losing the back off one, and secondly you may need them rooster tails while going for a drive with the misses and see some good water. Always ready for the opportunity I always say. Watched my Dad fish all day with a white shyster dangling from his ear lobe due to three casting from one row boat. Kinda throws off a nice sparkle if the sun hits it just right.

And also congrats to you Fishergurl!!!