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correct assist hook gape

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Ben Keller:
Hi Sam,
No, a hook gape the same size as the jig will jam, I go to a bigger gape hook, but If I dont have anything wide enough, Ill go to a smaller hook.

Some guys like the rubber band, some dont. I dont really see the need for it, and I reckon the flailing assist adds to the attraction. I have fished side by side with guys who use the rubber band and havnt seen any difference in hookups, lost fish, or anything else.

Cheers
Ben

Mark Stotesbury:
Hi Sam
rig it so the hook sits proud of the jig.
cheers mark
ps article was in the "sportfishing magazine" begin 2007/ american magazine check their online back issues . 

Andre van Wyk:
Mark - Howzit mate.... you been fishing lately? Heard good reports of BIG YFT and soem Giant Longies out there.... apparently one of the commercials put a 49 kilo Longie on the scales yesterday!!!! :o Spoke to derek on Orca and they whipped a stack of Longies on the spoon..and got a few 80 kilo class fish on bait...
Hows the boat? Ready yet? I think Grant's boat is a week or two away from being finished.... he's getting grumpy, he needs to go fishing! We need to get out there soon man!!!

Question - What length are you making up your assists? Need to make some more up before we head out there... I'm away this weekend till Wednesday, but if you fishing the Long weekend next week, and you need a ghillie and JM Belt, give me a call!! ;D ;D

Those poppers in yet?!?!? ;D

Ash Neale:
Sam, you can get assist guards that will stop any gape fowlage.
Shout do them here.
Ash.

Sam Beeby:
Are you talking about something that stiffens up the assist material, or something that acts a bit like those buffers on weedless hooks?

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