Teasers, gnats, and such

Just a curious thought. I have noticed that most of these baits are tied on 90° jig hooks versus straight shank Aberdeen style hooks. Do they perform better this way when trolled or is it just coincidence?


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I like the straight shank better..like the new Arkies are tied...just a slight offset in the hook eye

Its like fords and chevys.....personal preferance.....they both catch fish....i still use both because i have them. I do think the straight ones hang better.....still waiting on some more input from the fish on this lol.

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I prefer the straight shank but not sure the fish care. If fishing with a 90 degree jig hook I twist the hook around so it hangs better. One thing about the Arkies is the amount of material used, I trim them down some.

I tie my own and got away from the jig hook because it seemed to tangle more on the main drop line, plus had a few break right in the bend.

I have both style hooks on my Minner Critters. Can't see any difference at all in the way they catch fish. Color is waaaaay more important. If the color is wrong neither hook will work. If it's right, the live well is full.

Spot on Bill

What Mr. Bill said....color-presentation, then everything else lumped together as you see fit.

We make the Minner critters with any kind of hook up want !!!

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with the original gnat you can get any hook in any color eagle claw has come out with some great products plenty of barb too no matter what you buy or who you buy from I would stay away from matzuo there quality control is not too good

I would also say that I think the color combos you use on that day has plenty to do with the success of your day sometimes they just want a gold hook and a minner and all the hooks mentioned above will catch em it is just a confidence thing for some and whatever works for them also

I like the Arkie with red hook plus they have some great color combos. Appreciate Scott V turning me onto them! Good fishing boys!