abarmstrong Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Looking for ideas to make my floater freestyle Shad a slow sink. I've seen the suspendots and strips but didn't know if that was my only option. Anybody used these suspenstrips with a good turnout? Also open to others ideas. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydrocephalic Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 I have a buddy who uses suspenstrips on hard baits for saltwater use and swears by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarmstrong Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 I've seen them just didn't know anybody that had used them. Guess it would just take some trial and error as to how many to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrhodesBassin Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Heavier hooks and split rings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarmstrong Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 What size hooks and split rings for the 6" bait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeast_trev Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 right at the top o the page Hook Size Chart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarmstrong Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Got it thanks. What would be a different size to make the floater a slow sink? Would it be going to a 1/0 or something like a 2x or 3x. Never changed out hooks and played with the sink rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 I used suspenstrips on mine. I weighted the lure head and first joint and it swam great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarmstrong Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Thanks for the info man! So it just takes a couple strips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Year 71 Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 As for strips and dots, I think they're great. Simple and easy, though relatively temporary, I swear by them for quick attitude adjustment such as head down vs up and such. They can make a difference and I never leave without a stash on hand. That written, if I was you, I'd consider small teardrop tungsten dangling hookside. They go down to 1/16th ounce, will be permanent, and won't compromise hardware selection. Swapping hooks could be a first option, but you can only go so big as there is a point of diminished return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw2121 Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 They definitely work.But with 3:16s they almost always change the action.Try it out.Its worth a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarmstrong Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Will do! It was the only one I got out of the last release. Wanna keep it a floater with the ability to change to a slow sink at times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Thanks for the info man! So it just takes a couple strips? No, not too many just make sure you stack them exactly in the middle, and directly on top one another. I had my fish tank right there so I would test ROF after every strip. Once I got that part down I went to my neighbors and test swam it. Worked better then I thought. basskickinrednick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 You can also weight the hooks.. on multi jointed baits it doesn't have too much negative effect.. it takes time tinkering with it on glides.. The storm suspend strips are about 3-4 strips to one gram.. You can easily add 2 grams to the hooks and coat with clear nail polish/hardener to keep them from falling off..i do this on a lot of my baits and unweighted beast hooks when the 10/0 1/2oz is too much sink.. if your more skilled you can wrap lead wire around the hook shank and coat with epoxy BOZ, waynem, 365swimbait and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodkitty Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I've weighted hooks with suspend strips before. Worked really well. Lead golf tape works too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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