Thetoxicjon Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I pulled the trigger on a triple trout last week. I took it fishing for a total of 3hours(maybe 120 casts) so basically pretty new It seems like the paint on the joint is chipping off already. Is that normal for these baits? Also, the top treblehook grabs the line on alot of casts. Just trying to see if you guys had these issues and maybe any other tips on throwing it to prevent hook tangle and stuff Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcolo4sho Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Its not a baseball card Tbernz, HopscotchMan, fishaholic211 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Meltdown Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 That's normal. It's a tool to catch fish. It's not going to look pretty forever. Some of my best producing baits are the ones with little to no paint left on them. In fact, paint often times is to catch fishermen and not the fish. fishaholic211, Foster and fishnchips35 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerglx10 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Paint chipping at the joints like that is very common. Don't stress it too much, because it doesn't deter the fish from smashing the bait. My TT looks like I put it in a blender, still catches fish just as well as when it was brand new. If your having issues with the trebles catching the line, try a more controlled lob cast. Whenever I have that issue, I just slow it down a bit and try to be more methodical with the cast, usually does the trick. atempest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrystowing Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Totaly normal.just breaking in thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Ramen Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Make smoother casts and the front hook won't foul as much. Try to get it to tumble less. Also, adding a bit of thumb to the spool towards the end of the cast (before the lure hits the water) can get it to turn over and face the right direction before it lands. Primus, ATFISHING1234, brock194 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelfish Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Normal wear and tear. As for the hook fouling I would try a lob cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATFISHING1234 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Also, adding a bit of thumb to the spool towards the end of the cast (before the lure hits the water) can get it to turn over and face the right direction before it lands. This ^^^^^^ mjaygrunt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetoxicjon Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Perfect responses, guys thanks. Maybe this will deter the next guy to ask questions like this. My guess is not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get_Biggens Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Make smoother casts and the front hook won't foul as much. Try to get it to tumble less. Also, adding a bit of thumb to the spool towards the end of the cast (before the lure hits the water) can get it to turn over and face the right direction before it lands. Going off of this, with smaller baits like the tt i do the lob and thumb trick, but also pull up with the rod tip about 12-32 inches to make a nice smooth breaking system. Turns the bait around as stated before and makes a more gentle impact with the water, which can also cause the front hook to foul up. If you need a visual of that check out the romanmade2009 channel on youtube and he does that with all of his casts as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckycraft Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Very common. It doesn't affect the performance at all. It would still catch fish even with no paint on it. Straight up fish catcher! Wdh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Frog Man Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Paints overrated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyW Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 its normal just take some nail Polish Hardner and paint the joints and where the hooks rub helps alot mjaygrunt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyW Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I personally like the bait to show wear I always seems to get bit better on stuff that is scared up vs fresh out of package . (sorry wont let me edit last post( NorCalBass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc626 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Triple trout are work horses. Make as many cast as it takes to catch'em. I only repair baits when they are not in season. ColemanTaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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