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    Just wondering if this is a fad or the real deal? I have never used any but think they look awesome. What are the pro's vs con's. I pour only crappie jigs if that helps
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    Wider gap between hook point and shank for a bigger body,and of course very sharp.
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    Quote Originally Posted by azslabber View Post
    Wider gap between hook point and shank for a bigger body,and of course very sharp.
    this exactly
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    pour only crappie jigs? what do you mean???

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    Quote Originally Posted by PBUG2009 View Post
    pour only crappie jigs? what do you mean???
    I only make crappie stuff so I didn't know if they are better for other species or better for crappie. I use alot of nibbles and it looks like that sharp bend might wallow out the nibble. I just figured it might help the pros vs con if y'all experts new the will only be used for crappie
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    there alot better for the wide gap that equals a better hook up ratio

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    sharper then any hook out and wider gap better hookset
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    Best part is about as sharp as a Gamakatsu, but lots cheaper, but on the other side is their QC, some eyes not closed and other little things, but still not enough to not use them. Don't think there is a sharper hook for the money any place that I know of. So not needing to sharpen a hook is one of my pet peeves and don't like a hook that is not sharp out of the package. I guess spoiled now.

    I like the fact I believe you get a better hook up because of the wider gap and it seems to hook them more in the top of the mouth more often.

    Lots of good things and a few not so good, but will tolerate it so far the good out weighs the bad by quite a bit.

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    Just started tying on them last fall and have some reservations. I will give em
    the test this spring. I agree with the other guys, wide gap and damn sharp!!!
    They seem a little springy in the vise and am wondering if I catch a larger fish, if they will hold up. I'm comparing them to Mustad's 32756 jig hooks.
    They do have some quality control problems, but not enough to stop using them. I prefer the bronze or black nickle to the red or gold.
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    I prefer the Eagle Claw light wire when fishing structure and docks, the hook is designed to bend when fished with the proper lb. test... Sickles will break you off more times than not, leaving you with a lost jig!!!

    They're great for open water with no structure though!... if you can find any fish there...:rolleyes:

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