One of my friends named John wanted me to post a still photo that shows how much hook area is still there after putting the piece of pool noodle on. As the photo shows there is plenty of hook for fish to bite in. This is a #4 long shank hook. The noodle is threaded with a #6 line with a needle and back through then run the line through the hook eye and knot it twice. This stops it from sliding up to the hook bend.

Tie the setup with the main line from the reel through the hook eye. Form a loop knot, cut the tag end off. Pinch on your sinkers to fish it tightline.

I took this photo through large glass beer mug so you can see how much hook there is for the fish to bite into.

Mike

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