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correct assist hook gape

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Sam Beeby:
Wondering what the rule is regarding the correct hook gape in relation to the jig width? I want to get it right to stop the assist jamming against the body of the jig. 

Also is a stiff heat shrunk assist chord more or less likely to jam compared to a supple freeswinging assist?

Does the distance down the body of the jig that you set the hook to vary depending on the species - what is the rule for kingies - or does it vary with jig type and how you fish it?

Ben Keller:
Hi Sam,
I normally try to keep the hook gap wider than the jig, which is not always possible, and if you find it jamming, shorten up your assist cord, or go to a smaller hook which wont jam.

1/4 to a half way down the jig, but I never go more than 1/3 sometimes less than 1/4 depending on the jig.

Cheers
Ben

Sam Beeby:
So a hook gape equal to or smaller than the width of the jig is less likely to jam

Mark Stotesbury:
Hi Sam
saw a good idea in a sportfishing mag were the guy uses a elastic band from the bottom of the jig to the assist hook eye ,tried it and it works great to stop tangles esp if using very long jigs and the assist cord is a bit on the long side .

Sam Beeby:
so the assist will lay taught alongside the jig body will it

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