basstastic27 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Just picked up the Hudd 8" ROF 5. Wondering if a treble hook on the bottom would do the trick or should I rig the top also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_tatham19 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 If you're dragging bottom, top hook, if not bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossypumpkin Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I only rig mine with on top for all rof's except the 0. Every hookup will be top lip or the roof of the mouth...right where you want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadinesmom Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 beware the bottom hook as it has the tendency to gill and gut hook larger fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassindon69 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 beware the bottom hook as it has the tendency to gill and gut hook larger fish. Yes Sir. +1 I don't recommend bottom hooks on soft baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willduhhbeast Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 beware the bottom hook as it has the tendency to gill and gut hook larger fish. Maybe I've been lucky, but I have caught a lot of fish rigged with two belly hooks(STE) and I haven't had one remotely close to being gut or gill hooked. I certainly see the potential for it though. It might have something to do with targeting suspended fish rather than fish near or on the bottom. A lot of the fish actually had the most rear stinger right in the side of the mouth, and was often times the only hook that stuck. I'm pretty sure the first fish I stick that swallows the bait deep could make me change my tactic for good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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