02-15-2007, 02:52 AM
I used to use steel leader for the Halibut (West Coast Flounder). It think it was primarily out of paranoia though.
On old man taugh me a trick in the Mid 80s. Use Octopus hooks and standard leader material. The Octopus hooks realy made a difference especially on a Flatty that is 20 to 40lbs on the average.
They work along the same concept as the Circle hooks, only they grab from the side and can handle the headshake well.
I was also taught to either keep my hook sharp through changing them often or sharpen them frequently(less expensive).
The Octopus hook gives them the time they need to "Mouth" the bait and get the flavor. The only difference is when you have a big Barn Door. They will just hit and run.
I will primarily use steel leader now for Sharks.[cool]
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On old man taugh me a trick in the Mid 80s. Use Octopus hooks and standard leader material. The Octopus hooks realy made a difference especially on a Flatty that is 20 to 40lbs on the average.
They work along the same concept as the Circle hooks, only they grab from the side and can handle the headshake well.
I was also taught to either keep my hook sharp through changing them often or sharpen them frequently(less expensive).
The Octopus hook gives them the time they need to "Mouth" the bait and get the flavor. The only difference is when you have a big Barn Door. They will just hit and run.
I will primarily use steel leader now for Sharks.[cool]
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