Weighted hooks for plastics

[ssaamm]

I got a kick out of plastic jerk baits in the shallows last spring. The bass liked them and the slimers loved them. I usually put a very light bullet weight on them Texas style--1/16th oz or so. This seemed a little clumsy at times so I put on a very light jig. Has anyone had much experience with the worm hooks with a little weight to them for this kind of bait. It seems that they would get the wacky worms down a little deeper too. The wheels are turning in my head as I realized again today that ice fishing is no comparison to the real thing.

[Deitz Dittrich]

sam- Yes I use a them, they really have a much better action than adding the weight in front of the lure. GIve them a shot you will be glad you did!

[JPSavage]

I was looking at some weighted hooks just the other day with the same thought in mind about the plastic jerk baits...These had a small barrell shaped weight that could be moved back or forth on the hook shaft for different types of fall....Either owner or Mustad I THINK?....Whatever , I'm getting some for spring.

[ikeslayer]

are we talking about Gamakatsu Jobee Finesse Hooks or something else? What else are they good for?

[smallie_hawgin]

Brewers slider rigs work well for the same style of stuff. Just a thought. Had them for years. Although, the sliding weight concept does sound interesting.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Ike, there are a ton of companies that make them.. Just find one you like. Mr.Twistermakes them, Gammie, H&H, VMC, Mustad, Daiichi. There a bunch out there, give them a shot!

[JPSavage]

I just picked some up......Ultra point Mustad.....A keeper hook with a weight that can be adjusted along the hook shank to adjust type of fall....Look great....Better than anything I have seen to variable fall on plastic jerk baits.