BajaBruno
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Rebel hook issues
I've found that the majority of my hook-ups on broken back Rebels are on the forward or middle hooks. Then, the aft hook whips around and often
catches the fish in the eye, doing a lot of damage and making them ineligible for release.
I was thinking of just bending in the aft treble hook points to prevent this. Maybe it would be better to just change the trebles to single hooks. I
need some input on this.
Christopher Bruno, Elk Grove, CA.
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Roberto
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Changing to single hooks will affect the action of the lure. I would bend in the hooks.
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Happened to me a lot so I switched to Yozuris with singles -- action is great, no more trouble with hooks. Singles are stronger too.
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Santiago
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Boy - I'm guilty of releasing fish that has been hooked in the eye by the trailing hook. I crimp the barbs but still there is some damage I'm sure.
I think you should have no problem bending the hooks in - just make sure the action is still 'ok'. I've got quite a few broken backs with no rear
hook at all and haven't noticed any reduction in the bite.
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Ditch the Rebels and go with smaller Mirros or Yo Zuris. Better hooks, better construction.
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What Santoago said, I also have removed my tail hooks with no apparent reduction of hook ups.
I crimp all my barbs down as well on all my trebles. Release is much faster and safer for fish.
I like to catch them over and over. I keep only what I know I will eat in the next few months.
BajaBuzz
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BajaBruno
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Thanks, gents. I'll try all of those suggestions.
Christopher Bruno, Elk Grove, CA.
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