Johnny_Da_Der Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 How do you hook your minnows? I usually go through the back, I think it gives them better action. Also, I think you have to give the fish a little more time before setting the hook when you hook them through the mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyebjim Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I almost always hook thru the back. Parrallel to the back fin just under the skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Eddicus Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Same as eyebjim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblueM Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 i find they stay on better thru the lips. Also seen way too many people kill their minnows by hooking too deep into the back. I'll back hook larger ones but small stuff its thru the lips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machohorn Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Bare hook = tail, jig =lips but that is only the head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!wall-i-king Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I do the same as macohorn but gobluem makes a really good point. If you are going to hook through the back, especially little crappie minnows, you want to hook them above the spinal column. On really little minnows you end up with a paper thin piece of skin on the hook. It takes some practice but makes a much more natural presentation in the end than a minnow hooked through the nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishwater Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I often hook them through the tail with the hook coming from the underside. Those little buggers struggle to keep upright and it can be killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleasant Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 yep all of the above... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHINGURU Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 it all depends if the jig your using works better with a vertical or horizontal presentation.i'll hook them in the tail, in the back, and through the lips...anyone else put the hook in the minnows mouth and go through the top instead of going through both lips? works better and your minnow will live longer imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_Da_Der Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 it all depends if the jig your using works better with a vertical or horizontal presentation.i'll hook them in the tail, in the back, and through the lips...anyone else put the hook in the minnows mouth and go through the top instead of going through both lips? works better and your minnow will live longer imo. Agreed, it depends on the jig presentation. I like through the back, so I usually go with the appropriate jig for that style of presentation.When I do hook them through the mouth, I go with the method you describe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperybob Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I hook'm where ever there's a fin, just not all of them at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne123 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I usually go through the tail and my son go through the mouth. I think the tail gives you an advantage when the fish are picky. When they are biting really good I switch and go through the head because it is easier to hook the fish.I actually meant the back not the tail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toughguy Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I think the tail gives you an advantage when the fish are picky. When they are biting really good I switch and go through the head because it is easier to hook the fish. That's what I do too. For some reason when they are hitting lite the tail/back works better for me. I don't stick to any one method. I'll experiment to see what works best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritsnham Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I go thru the back on minnows most of the time but hooking by the head can work also. Dont always do it the same way and switch it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappiekid24 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Usually it it through the back. I will hook through the mouth though when the bite is on. Never tried through the tail. Need to try that this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreen82 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 either down through the top of the mouth with the hook facing forward or parallel to the back from tail towards mouth. these are for crappies anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhguide Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 It depends on the situation but overall I go through the back more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Biggin Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 it depends on the presentation at the time for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewski Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Through the back most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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