01-18-2002, 12:08 PM
Changing one treble hook for another of the same size, but stronger will not affect the lure's action.<br><br>I have changed all of my salt water jigs to single hooks. This changes things, since the treble hook acts like a little sea anchor and aids in the kick of the jig.<br><br>i DISLIKE THE WAY TREBLE HOOKS TEAR UP THE MOUTHS OF SMALL FISH I WANT TO SAFELY RELEASE.<br><br>Putting single hooks on Rapallas work. Just like the single hooks on Marrauder/Bonita type lures for Wahoo. Single hooks give better penetration of the hooks on larger fish. You miss some of the hits however. Put a swivel between the hook and the lure.<br><br>Treble hooks are a must for Stripers however. Stripers bash their baits like Thresher Sharks and will repeatedly stay unhooked with single hooks on your jigs. I put trebles back on my freshwater jigs.<br> <br>Here in over-populated and overfished California. I catch a Striper or Trout and IT IS coming home for dinner! It ain't gonna be released.<br><br>