BHud4 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 gonna change out the hooks on my Dead Horse Baby Glide (6 inch) and was wondering what hook and split rings i should put on um... Thanks SU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzeback Bomber Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 gonna change out the hooks on my Dead Horse Baby Glide (6 inch) and was wondering what hook and split rings i should put on um... Thanks SU Glide baits can be really touchy with weight, which can actually be good if you want to change the sink rate. Sometimes it is as simple as putting on different sized hooks. I stick with owner hyperwire split rings and owner St-41 hooks. or if you want to go lighter you can go St-36 hooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoedd Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 gonna change out the hooks on my Dead Horse Baby Glide (6 inch) and was wondering what hook and split rings i should put on um... Thanks SU Glide baits can be really touchy with weight, which can actually be good if you want to change the sink rate. Sometimes it is as simple as putting on different sized hooks. I stick with owner hyperwire split rings and owner St-41 hooks. or if you want to go lighter you can go St-36 hooks +1, take whatever hooks and rings you choose along with some split ring pliers and try it out on the water. Owner hyper wires in size 6 and 7 fit most applications. Hooks in 1x and 2 wire are also nice for largies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evans_usmc69 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Both great replies. I just wanna add that when I first started chucking big baits, I went by the STE guide. ST-36 for 1/0 or bigger, ST-56 for size 1 or smaller. It's not a perfect list, but it's a good start, modify as needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHud4 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Thank you All for great replys and top notch advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilcatfish Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I like ST-41s for most purposes but am thinking of switching to St-36s or adding luresaver split rings to my sinking baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHud4 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I like ST-41s for most purposes but am thinking of switching to St-36s or adding luresaver split rings to my sinking baits are those split rings easier to break or whats the lure saver all bout?? i was looking to strenghtin my split rings and hooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilcatfish Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I have never actually used them but thought they may be worth a try. I've lost a couple nice baits this past year. I'm not sure whether it would be better to use the luresaver rings or just switch to lighter hooks. Anybody got an opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHud4 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 they are defiantly worth a shot but my thinking is if they come off easy when stuck to cover they will come off easy when a fish twists or tugs them....its a double edged sword almost hahaha lose baits or lose fish.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CST Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 they are defiantly worth a shot but my thinking is if they come off easy when stuck to cover they will come off easy when a fish twists or tugs them....its a double edged sword almost hahaha lose baits or lose fish.. I've never used them but from what I've heard, you need a straight pull to actually free them. The cushioning from the rod is apparently enough to protect it while there is a fish on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHud4 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 they are defiantly worth a shot but my thinking is if they come off easy when stuck to cover they will come off easy when a fish twists or tugs them....its a double edged sword almost hahaha lose baits or lose fish.. I've never used them but from what I've heard, you need a straight pull to actually free them. The cushioning from the rod is apparently enough to protect it while there is a fish on. hmm maybe i will try them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunkerPunkTW Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 for the lure saving split rings... you have nothing to worry about. the only way these will break is if you pull straight one way with a ton of force. you don't have to worry about loosing fish on these. they were originally made for crank baits..... just trying to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwimbaitsatLMV Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Don't puss out. You lose a bait, go swim for it. Easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHud4 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Don't puss out. You lose a bait, go swim for it. Easy. ive done my diligence and have gone for many swims before hahaha most recently I had to go after a TT mid december at night i think the water was 43 and the air 45 hahaha felt great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHud4 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 for the lure saving split rings... you have nothing to worry about. the only way these will break is if you pull straight one way with a ton of force. you don't have to worry about loosing fish on these. they were originally made for crank baits..... just trying to help what size would you recommend for a 6 inch glider? mediums?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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