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Hello! Quick question for you...I'm using Zoom Horny Toad products with a 2/0 hook. The bass take it, I wait two-three seconds, set it, and out it comes. What's the problem? Is my hook to big/small? Thanks.
Hi Jack,
Yes, way too small. Probably a 5/0 for that bait. In fact, I think Zoom offers a hook made especially for that bait and it is a 5/0.
Also, three seconds may be too long to wait. A second, maybe two.
One other thing that helps too is putting the hook all the way through so just the tip is exposed. This little bit doesn't generally effect the weedlessness but helps hook ups tremendously.
Stout tackle and heavy line helps with hook ups too.
Good luck,
Marc
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Marc Wisniewski
Expertise
I can answer questions relating to all types of freshwater fishing, tackle, and tactics. I also can answer questions regarding rod building, lure making, and lure modification. I am not an expert at the value of old rods, reels, or lures.
Experience
My expertise is in Bass, Pike, Musky and the Great Lakes species. I have a lot of experience in Wisconsin and Lake Michigan in particular. With regard to Rod building, I have built custom rods since 1978. I have been building and designing lures for 35 years. I currently sell several of my lures both locally and nation wide. I have done work for several lure companies such as Mepps, Storm, Cisco Kid, and Suick. I am not an expert at the value of old rods, reels, or lures.
Organizations
Wisconsin DNR Lake Michigan Forum (elected position). Friends of Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee, WI
Publications
Two monthly columns in Midwest Outdoors Magazine, Writer of the weekly Lake Michigan Fishing Report in the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel, The In-Fisherman Magazine(since 1986), Musky Hunter Magazine, The Badger Sportsman, Woods and Waters Magazine, The Mepps Fishing Guide, Do-It Molds website, and I have been a guest on WGN Radio (Chicago) on their Saturday Outdoor program.
Education/Credentials
I have an engineering background.
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