idbass Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Have you noticed any stability issues when it swims with the split dorsal fin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodgers762 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I haven't had the opportunity to throw the bait yet, therefore I cannot answer your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngfisherman1 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hey guys, just wanted to share my top hook sunfish. I used a pen ink cartridge to go from the bottom of the bait to the top. I wanted to maintain the original profile of the bait so I ended up slicing the dorsal fin in half and it ended up concealing the hook quite well. Instead of a 1/0 owner, there is now a #1 owner and I'm hoping that the hook up ratio won't be affected because of this. It turned out well, but obviously the bait isn't going to slide up the line as well because of the increased friction due to the angle of the line through the bait. I had to do that angle to put the hook where I wanted it. Hope you guys enjoy it. Awesome looking mod! How did you get the pen ink cartridge in and get out the excess plastic in the tube of the pen ink cartridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodgers762 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hey guys, just wanted to share my top hook sunfish. I used a pen ink cartridge to go from the bottom of the bait to the top. I wanted to maintain the original profile of the bait so I ended up slicing the dorsal fin in half and it ended up concealing the hook quite well. Instead of a 1/0 owner, there is now a #1 owner and I'm hoping that the hook up ratio won't be affected because of this. It turned out well, but obviously the bait isn't going to slide up the line as well because of the increased friction due to the angle of the line through the bait. I had to do that angle to put the hook where I wanted it. Hope you guys enjoy it. Awesome looking mod! How did you get the pen ink cartridge in and get out the excess plastic in the tube of the pen ink cartridge? I just used a coat hanger wire to punch a path through the bait and then shove the ink cartridge through. Doing that will eliminate any plastic getting clogged in the ink tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodgers762 Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thought I would piggy back on the mod done by schmith12. I am using the same 10/0 weighted beast hook, but the difference is that I centered the hook on the bait so that the bait would swim as true as possible. Just like on my top hook mod I split the dorsal fin and this conceals the point of the beast hook. Thanks for the great idea schmith12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I just did this. Took an owner Twist Lock flippin hook (think it was a 4/0, it fit in perfectly) and straightened it out then added a little Loctite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodgers762 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Have you noticed any stability issues when it swims with the split dorsal fin? Hey guys, the ice around here is finally melting and I went fishing today for the first time since October and it felt great. I played around with my top hook modded sunfish and am happy to say that there are no stability issues; it swims exactly as it is supposed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckin-swimb8's Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 I'm curious to see the hookups on these modded gills.. anyone stick some fish on them yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facepunch Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 nope, but I stuck a log a couple of days ago and then immediately stuck my hand in my tacklebox to find a different bait to tie on lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesoprocks247 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 TTT.. I'm curious to know how successful these mods have been for everyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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