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Jigging hooks on poppers
August 20, 2007, 10:32:13 PM
Hi guys,

thinking of getting the Owner's SJ41 or SJ51 to pair with my poppers for the first time. What hook size should i be getting?

thanks!

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Re: Jigging hooks on poppers
August 20, 2007, 10:34:39 PM
What size lures are you using?

A guide for big poppers/stickbaits would be 8/0 and bigger.

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Re: Jigging hooks on poppers
August 20, 2007, 10:40:15 PM
What size lures are you using?

A guide for big poppers/stickbaits would be 8/0 and bigger.

thanks Luke.

BTW do you guys put 1 or 2 hooks on each swivel of the popper? Do i also have to rig it with the jigging rope? or just using split rings will do?

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Re: Jigging hooks on poppers
August 20, 2007, 10:47:20 PM
thanks Luke.

BTW do you guys put 1 or 2 hooks on each swivel of the popper? Do i also have to rig it with the jigging rope? or just using split rings will do?

Hi Juan,

One hook for each swivel is common. Two hooks can be used, however i personally have not used them (you can read more about this setup in this thread: http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php/topic,94.0.html).

Whether you rig with assists or split rings is up to you. Assists are usually used with hooks that have a short shank - the SJ hooks would qualify as a short shank hook. I usually use split rings as i run Decoy Cutlass which have a longer shank. You may also choose to rig with assists if hook-ups are becoming difficult to set, they swing more and may have the ability to stick better when fish are 'nosing' and 'shadowing' lures and not attacking aggresively.
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Re: Jigging hooks on poppers
August 20, 2007, 10:49:42 PM
You can also read more info about hooks for GT popping in this article: http://www.gtpopping.com/gtoppinghookselection.php

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Re: Jigging hooks on poppers
August 20, 2007, 10:58:28 PM
thanks alot!

Very informative!

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Re: Jigging hooks on poppers
August 21, 2007, 06:50:36 AM
Juan - if you're talking about GT poppers (say 100g+) and you're targeting 15kg+ fish, I'd get the biggest size available in the SJ41 or SJ51 which is 11/0. I wish that these came in a 12/0 or 13/0 and the fact they do not is the main reason I have pretty much switched to the Fisherman Spinoza in 13/0.

These are both short shanked hooks but you don't need to use assist cord to attach them. You will find that two split rings works well and unless you have a swivel off the tail, you'll need two to make the hook sit either pointing up or down (unless it is an opposite eye hook like a Decoy Sergeant). if you want sergeants, go for the 8/0.

There is zero consistency among the various brands for their hook sizes which is very annoying. It means you have to see the hooks to work out what size is suitable.

Just one tip when putting a split ring onto the SJ51 or SJ41s - do it fast!! These hoks have a very heavy guage and if you take too long doing it, you will disform the split ring. This is one reason wy some people prefer assist cord. The problem with assist cord is if there are mackeral or wahoo around, it won't last long.
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Re: Jigging hooks on poppers
August 21, 2007, 09:41:27 AM
Juan - if you're talking about GT poppers (say 100g+) and you're targeting 15kg+ fish, I'd get the biggest size available in the SJ41 or SJ51 which is 11/0. I wish that these came in a 12/0 or 13/0 and the fact they do not is the main reason I have pretty much switched to the Fisherman Spinoza in 13/0.

These are both short shanked hooks but you don't need to use assist cord to attach them. You will find that two split rings works well and unless you have a swivel off the tail, you'll need two to make the hook sit either pointing up or down (unless it is an opposite eye hook like a Decoy Sergeant). if you want sergeants, go for the 8/0.

There is zero consistency among the various brands for their hook sizes which is very annoying. It means you have to see the hooks to work out what size is suitable.

Just one tip when putting a split ring onto the SJ51 or SJ41s - do it fast!! These hoks have a very heavy guage and if you take too long doing it, you will disform the split ring. This is one reason wy some people prefer assist cord. The problem with assist cord is if there are mackeral or wahoo around, it won't last long.

For those who don't know, a Decoy Cutlass JS-2 10/0 is say the equivalent of what everyone would call a 12/0 game hook. Bloody great hooks IMO! 8/0 are a good standard size, however, for the biggest stickbaits 25cm+ i would use 12/0 without hesitation - and yes they do look very big!

As for the two swivel situation - i don't have to deal with that ;D