3 Out Of 3 Tackle Shop Owners Agree, Swing Hooks Work Best

[scooter1010]

Originally Posted by Rob B

Im still not sold on the swing hook, will have to stop and pick a few up and give it another go.

Rob,
All due respect, but what exactly is there to be "sold' on a swing hook?

Will a fixed hook catch mostly the same amount of fish, if worked properly?? I am pretty sure it will and the difference might be negligible. However, if the swing hook allows for a better landing ratio: you are hedging the odds in your favor. I say give it a try with an open mind and decide for yourself.
Best of Luck !!!!!

[Kevin Bogan]

Originally Posted by scooter1010

Rob,
All due respect, but what exactly is there to be "sold' on a swing hook?

Will a fixed hook catch mostly the same amount of fish, if worked properly?? I am pretty sure it will and the difference might be negligible. However, if the swing hook allows for a better landing ratio: you are hedging the odds in your favor. I say give it a try with an open mind and decide for yourself.
Best of Luck !!!!!

Scooter, give a good fisherman either jig and he will produce. The "landing ratio" has been my arguement all along. You simply land more, lose less.
Good point on action. Most grub style baits are designed to give an action. The swivel allows the grub to swim naturally.
Better action=more fish. Did I mention bigger fish as well?

[Bucktailboys.com]

So do I foresee a friendly competition of "swingers" and "non-swingers"...no pun intended!!! I will be on the non-swingers

[scooter1010]

Originally Posted by Bucktailboys.com

So do I foresee a friendly competition of "swingers" and "non-swingers"...no pun intended!!! I will be on the non-swingers

I vote for a Kevin Bogan sponsered swinger/non-swinger tournament.
First Prize a Fish Poison Fluke Rod and 20 assorted swinging bucktails.

[JerseyCoast]

Originally Posted by scooter1010

I vote for a Kevin Bogan sponsered swinger/non-swinger tournament.
First Prize a Fish Poison Fluke Rod and 20 assorted swinging bucktails.

This could get interesting! I sold out of them earlier in the season and honestly do not know if I will have more this season. ( you guys all keep these jig makers very busy!). But, maybe there is a way we can get something going here. A friendly competition, with some good fun??? Hmmmmm......... Im up for any ideas the Master may have! Keep me informed on this one. Kevin comes up with some great ideas, I am all for something like this. ( September is the perfect time for bigger fish too! )

Like I said earlier here, I have none to sell here, but I admit, the swing hook can improve the landings, while protecting the released fish.

[Gerry Zagorski]

If someone can find a boat willing to host a bunch of NJF swingers and non swingers, I would be glad to help organize and promote it on the site.

Bucktailing only... First half of the day devoted to swinging and second to non swinging and we compare the hook up to landing ratios.

Could be fun but getting late in the season here so if not this year then maybe next.

[scooter1010]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

If someone can find a boat willing to host a bunch of NJF swingers and non swingers, I would be glad to help organize and promote it on the site.

Bucktailing only... First half of the day devoted to swinging and second to non swinging and we compare the hook up to landing ratios.

Could be fun but getting late in the season here so if not this year then maybe next.

Gerry,
That sounds like it would be pretty fun. I agree it is getting late but, if done soon it could still be done.

Any sponsor boats want to put up a special for this one??

[Leif]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

If someone can find a boat willing to host a bunch of NJF swingers and non swingers, I would be glad to help organize and promote it on the site.

Bucktailing only... First half of the day devoted to swinging and second to non swinging and we compare the hook up to landing ratios.

Could be fun but getting late in the season here so if not this year then maybe next.

I'm in! I'll be swinging.

Leif

[PALMERS TACKLE]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

If someone can find a boat willing to host a bunch of NJF swingers and non swingers, I would be glad to help organize and promote it on the site.

Bucktailing only... First half of the day devoted to swinging and second to non swinging and we compare the hook up to landing ratios.

Could be fun but getting late in the season here so if not this year then maybe next.

Hi jerry the real test should be a side by side comparison with swingers and non-swingers side by side. Fluke bite diferently from tide change, wind, etc. a fair test is side by side during the same conditions..i am in for sure!!

[Tony Maja]

I agree wth Max, a fixed hook will make the hole in the fish's mouth larger and if you slack up on the retrieve the hook fall out of it's mouth especially if you are using braid which has zero stretch. I've been stating this at all my seminars comparing Bunker Spoons with fixed and swinging hooks.

Tony