stinger hook or no

[Korbinl21]

Wondering if people prefer throwing a stinger hook on their 8 inch huds or just having the jig hook.

 

Also for stinger hook users do you connect the treble straight to the jug hook or do you have a little bit of line between the two

[Rangermike]

If I'm fishing it deeper and slowthen no for me. The big fish I catch have the bait so far down their throats you can't see it. Also if you hang it up (and I do there's alot of wood here) it's alot easier to get it off if you don't have a stinger. The only time I would use one is if fish are nipping at it which I see sometimes near surface or if your fishing a tournament and need the smaller 2-5 lb fish

[Loganodum38]

i fish 8's straight jig hook, almost all fish inhale it, dont feel a need to run a stinger but on 10" hudds, mags, and the 10" castaic boot tails i do run a stinger hook, i found single strand wire is the easiest and fail-proof way to run stingers but theres guys on here that swear by 100lb mono or braid.  its important to try them all and see what you like best.

[stkbass]

If you are fishing slower retrieves most fish about 3+ lbs will typically inhale 8" hudds if they are eating. I either bb rig or leave the jig hook.