Jig or plain hooks on slip bobber rigs

[tacklejunkie]

Is it better to just tie on a plain hook with a slip shot or will a jig tied on the end work, also?

[pikestabber]

Both will work, and both have their uses. If a minnow is under a jig, the weight right on top of the minnow limits his movement, but keeping the presentation more vertical can be nice if you are working in current or close to heavy weeds/cover. A plain hook with a split shot a foot or so above it allows your minnow to move a lot more freely which is what I prefer most of the time since I think that's a more appealing presentation.

[Vitreus]

Plain hook is more finesse. If they're biting more fast and furious, a jig will get you there faster.

[Stick in Mud]

I always have at least one of each rigged up. Sometimes it makes no difference. Sometimes it make a big one.

[ryanmitchell]

The first response rang a bell in my head. I think this year I am going to start with a plain hook, proly red, for minnows. And use a jig for leeches.

[workin4bait]

Jig with leeches and either plain hook or tear drop style hook with minnows.

workin'

[tacklejunkie]

I picked up some red hooks and, if the weather clears, will give it a shot

[JeremyCampbell]

Those red hooks come in different styles,which ones do you think would get the grab better?

[Stick in Mud]

I use thin-wire, wide-gap octopus style hooks.

[JeremyCampbell]

Ok,I know which ones your talking about.

[holmsvc]

I have had great luck with 1/16oz lindy max gap jigs under slip floats with leeches. If there is a good chop on the water I like to have a jig head to keep the bait from moving too much.

[solbes]

Plain hook with a rubber core sinker about 2.5 feet up the line. I use a bobber that has just enough bouyancy to balance the sinker. That way they can pull it under without sensing the weight.

8# fluoro line and a little patience before the hook set.