fishhead0429
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cobia jigswhat are the prefered hooks for a 3oz cobia jig? i know how to do the bondo mold. but i heard of people using a bank sinker for the general shape of the head. how do you do this ?
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nb&twil
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the generic answer for hooks would probably be the mustad 3407DT 9/0. you can bend the hook, or use a brass eyelet. that just the standard that is commonly used. you can use whatever hook you want, just factor in cost, strength, how it holds a point, etc... 8/0 or 9/0 is most common.
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fishhead0429
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thanks wil
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Freespool
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Don't be afraid tp experiment with different hooks. Just test a new one before you actually throw ar a fish.
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nb&twil
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that sums it up... try anyting, but test it first.
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fishhead0429
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what weight do yall prefer to throw off the pier ?
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nb&twil
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3oz. give or take 1oz. by that, i meant 3 oz is standard but ill go as light as 2 or as heavy as 4.
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fishhead0429
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and it seems yall like halfheads. where do you get good bucktail ?
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nb&twil
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youre close to destin right? bass pro is going to have the best selection/prices ive seen out there. ordering bucktails is cheaper, but if youre in a hurry, bass pro is like 4 or 5 per tail. and they are good quality from what i remember. (theyre in the fly fishing section)
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fishhead0429
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thanks i forgot about that. where do you get your jig hooks ?
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Freespool
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Use a long shank hook of your choice and a brass eyelet.
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nb&twil
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you can get a box of 100 3407DT 9/0 mustads for like $25. 25 cents per hook aint bad if you ask me. if youre just making a few, bass pro has some gamakatsu's that are like .50-1.00 apiece. they come in a pack of 2. i really enjoyed using those hooks 2 years ago.
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