Hammered Diamond Jigs ..... - Page 2

BretABaker · 06-25-2008, 11:16 AM

i would just use the hammered diamond jig as is, it has caught thousands of tuna and other species. for grouper, it makes much more sense for the hook to be on the bottom. i missed several fish while using knife jigs with normal assist hooks.

While I see some people using multiple assist hooks, I don't think this is normally necessary.

etan · 06-25-2008, 11:40 AM

I just use one assist hook. I used to use 2 but sometimes I'd hook a fish on each hook. I guess the second fish is trying to get the lure away from the first and hooks up also. You know me, I'm lazy and don't want too much action. I tie my own assists and replace them after each trip. Each one is custom made for the particular iron no longer than halfway down. I read somewhere that when the fish opens its mouth to suck in the bait that the first thing that goes into it is the assist because of its light weight. I don't seem to miss many fish.

Uncle Russ · 06-25-2008, 11:46 AM

Also, to pass on something I have read numerous times from Kil (who is no doubt in Alaska right now hauling up Halibut, spare tires and old car bodies

) in his opinion, the assist hooks are what the fish frequently strike at first--I suppose because they are so light weight and are waving around.

Russ

crazyjigr · 06-25-2008, 11:52 AM

I've noticed that those "hammered sardines"LOL.. are also a little soft I sometimes put a slight bend in the jig to change the action, I haven't had any rings pull out I thought they are through wired or swivels break but the hooks are useless for any big fish.

xs_tackle · 06-25-2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etan

I just use one assist hook. . . .

Use only one; roll yer own. That sounds way too economical to be good fishing advice; but, I'll try it. Thanks.

Jep

Snagged · 06-25-2008, 03:23 PM

Jep,
Making your own is easy and much better than watching the boobtube.

Jason4606 · 06-26-2008, 08:21 PM

I'm sure the fishies can't tell the difference. But for a couple bucks more each, I had to check out the hammered sardines anyway! They do look really good! As you can see the hardware is similar on both styles and plenty stout...

From Left to Right: 9.7oz sardine, 10oz. tuna diamond, 7.7oz sardine, and 8oz tuna diamond from jigs rigs and stuff.

If I get really bored I may swap the sardines to assist hooks and leave diamonds alone to see if there's any difference in hookups. (Really doubt that I'll mess with them though.)

Thanks!
Jason

Drifter · 06-26-2008, 09:47 PM

I ordered the hammered tuna style in 10 and 14 ounce and will use my own split rings, solid rings, and assist hooks.

06-25-2008, 11:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
Uncle Russ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,146	Also, to pass on something I have read numerous times from Kil (who is no doubt in Alaska right now hauling up Halibut, spare tires and old car bodies ) in his opinion, the assist hooks are what the fish frequently strike at first--I suppose because they are so light weight and are waving around. Russ __________________ "Tschirhart: Helluva deal. You bait the hooks--I catch the fish!--Grimm."

06-25-2008, 03:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,133	Jep, Making your own is easy and much better than watching the boobtube. __________________ Jerry Uh oh, Snagged again!

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06-25-2008, 11:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,473	i would just use the hammered diamond jig as is, it has caught thousands of tuna and other species. for grouper, it makes much more sense for the hook to be on the bottom. i missed several fish while using knife jigs with normal assist hooks. While I see some people using multiple assist hooks, I don't think this is normally necessary.

06-25-2008, 11:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
etan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 199	I just use one assist hook. I used to use 2 but sometimes I'd hook a fish on each hook. I guess the second fish is trying to get the lure away from the first and hooks up also. You know me, I'm lazy and don't want too much action. I tie my own assists and replace them after each trip. Each one is custom made for the particular iron no longer than halfway down. I read somewhere that when the fish opens its mouth to suck in the bait that the first thing that goes into it is the assist because of its light weight. I don't seem to miss many fish.

06-25-2008, 11:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
crazyjigr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dacula, Ga Posts: 182	I've noticed that those "hammered sardines"LOL.. are also a little soft I sometimes put a slight bend in the jig to change the action, I haven't had any rings pull out I thought they are through wired or swivels break but the hooks are useless for any big fish.

06-26-2008, 08:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jason4606 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chelsea, AL Posts: 108	I'm sure the fishies can't tell the difference. But for a couple bucks more each, I had to check out the hammered sardines anyway! They do look really good! As you can see the hardware is similar on both styles and plenty stout... From Left to Right: 9.7oz sardine, 10oz. tuna diamond, 7.7oz sardine, and 8oz tuna diamond from jigs rigs and stuff. If I get really bored I may swap the sardines to assist hooks and leave diamonds alone to see if there's any difference in hookups. (Really doubt that I'll mess with them though.) Thanks! Jason

06-26-2008, 09:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
Drifter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 143	I ordered the hammered tuna style in 10 and 14 ounce and will use my own split rings, solid rings, and assist hooks.

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