Hook Quest, Whisker Seeker Triple Threat

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[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate that I'm not the only tackle nerd out there.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Lol yeah I think people like us may get in the weeds a little more than most but just like having answers to questions that ain't been asked yet 😅 🤣

[@bluesdad54]

There you go. If they won't go to the dragging baits, spot loc and hit 'em in the face with the bait. Another good video, Mikka. I think we all go out and try new/different things. It's great to see you take a very clear explanation of what you are doing and why. Then, put it to the test. I'll keep watching😊😊

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@fredziffel3443]

I appreciate your reasoning on the different types of hooks. But I believe it's a combination of factors, such as type of rod, (length and action), braid vs mono or fluro, size of fish and aggression, etc... ALL of these things factor in. I don't think there is any way to calculate immeasurable variables, but... It will NEVER stop a real fisherman from trying to figure it out !😂 We change up what isn't working at the time, AND KEEP SLINGIN THEM BAITS !🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the vids, Micka. Now, I know it aint just me !

[@mickaburkhart14]

Lol yes you are 100% correct on all of that. I've try a bunch of different things over the years and came up with a rod, reel and line I like and now the same with the hooks. But yeah don't think I will ever get it completely figured out but that will never stop me or us from trying lol.

[@The-bankdemon]

Awesome video sir

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you

[@DoubleHookAngling]

Great video thanks for the hook talk it helps

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you for your support

[@cliffordhinton1504]

I love the triple threat hooks

[@jimwhite6207]

Love your videos .great tips

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you

[@billydelong7372]

Ive been using triple threats for a couple yrs. Love em

[@mickaburkhart14]

Good deal

[@tylermatthews2283]

Try Hookers Terminal Tackle. Backstabber and Mad Catter

[@mickaburkhart14]

OK thanks. I'll look them up.

[@michaelknight9112]

Great job. Good job sharing knowledge don’t ever change

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. I never plan on changing. I appreciate your support.

[@JavierPadron]

I use whisker Seekers as well about to try Minatar Hooks soon got 12/0 hooks with a coating on them.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Good deal. I'd like to know how they work once you get a chance to use them.

[@jeffwhiteside1124]

I'm kinda new to finding bait Where would a good place to look for skip jack on the main river. I've caught them at cheatham and barkly dams but on the main river I'm flying blind. These dams are a good drive for me and our hit or miss. I appreciate your input and content very much

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yeah the dams are a good drive for me also. That's why I've always tried to just find them on the river. Best I can tell you is hit all the creek mouths and shallow points. This time of year them skipjack are migrating around them because of the bait. You may have to hit a couple before you find some though. But they are there.

[@jeffwhiteside1124]

@@mickaburkhart14 thank you sir. I'll give it a try will going tomorrow lord willing

[@mickaburkhart14]

@@jeffwhiteside1124 good luck to you. I'll be out there tomorrow also.

[@trinityoutdoors]

Great video brother. Keep them coming

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you

[@kevinlambert7562]

Watch the WS triple threat hooks. The tip/point of the hook will bend or fold over. I used them b4 and the point would roll over.

[@EasyLifeOutdoors]

In your trials we would like to see how you like the rippin lips tournament grade 8/0 circle hook!

[@smithfamilyfishingadventur3212]

Hey Micka, another great video... I use the triple threat hooks. Have for years and I have a lot of confidence in them. I agree that the heavy wire hooks are a better choice for big fish. Now, I have a question about how you use them. I have always used circle hooks under the assumption that you do not set the hook. I will do a reel down hookset or on a big takedown where the fish has obviously set the hook itself, I just pick up the rod and start reeling. You are picking up the rod and giving it a good jerk to set the hook but you seem to hook up just fine. So I may have been misinformed...

[@mickaburkhart14]

Well I started of only reeling down in the beginning and would hook alot of fish but also had alot pull off. Once I started "setting the hook" my hook up ratio went up. But was still having that issue of pulling off. But with the heavy wire hook I haven't had that issue. So maybe with the lighter wire circle hooks you should only apply steady pressure to set the hook. So that would make the heavy wire hook perfect for someone like me that set the hook. Also was told the triple threat hook was designed to be set. But again time will tell.

[@darrellnichols6179]

What did you name the second rod? Usually it’s just your name but you have 2. Lol.

[@riverrat988]

Your Rocking it brother

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you

[@basicshaungizmoali2151]

Man you make it look so easy, I have only taught 4 this year and nothing big😢 Midwest fishing right now sucks..

[@mickaburkhart14]

Lol well it ain't easy. But I appreciate you saying that. Yeah in the Midwest I've heard it's been pretty tough.

[@pamdimitrio4972]

Those hooks seem to be fairly easy to come out

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yeah with that small barb as I pointed out. I was thinking that could be an issue. Then I got to thinking about the one with the larger barb if that wouldn't impact the performance also.

[@Xofroggy]

Going out tonight to test the dales tackle hooks, hopefully something will be biting

[@mickaburkhart14]

Heck yeah. Let me know how they do and good luck to you.

[@Xofroggy]

@@mickaburkhart14 didnt have any luck on the big bait last night, just a few dinks biting minnows

[@mickaburkhart14]

@@Xofroggy well maybe next trip.

[@Xofroggy]

@@mickaburkhart14 right

[@kccatfishing4929]

Micka personal the hooks that I trust. WST Triple Threats 8/0, 10/0, 12/0 Dales Tackle 12/0 Charles Brown 9/0, 10/0 both fine wire and HD

[@royschlickeisen2539]

👍👍👍👍👍🎣 info video

[@CumberlandRiverCreations]

Enjoying your hook test videos.. if i may ask are you fishing above or below Clarksville

[@mickaburkhart14]

It's above clarksville. And thank you for your support.

[@stevejohnson1999]

Try the minotaur hooks

[@joshuaturner9099]

I switched to whisker seeker triple threats after constantly loosing fish as well, my hookup consistency has dramatically increased since using them. Love them will use nothing else.

[@mickaburkhart14]

That's awesome. I hope I continue to have the same success.

[@PopPopJoe]

What trolling motor you using with your Lowrance?

[@mickaburkhart14]

The minnkota terrova

[@darrellnichols6179]

Also, you think in a down rodding situation that sleeping the sonar is beneficial? I’m sure depth would play into it. Catfish can hear better than most other freshwater fish.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yeah I've always wondered about. I'll have to look more into that for sure. Very good point. Thank you

[@jt.turb1979]

What hooks did u end up going with?

[@mickaburkhart14]

I ended up settling on the wisker seeker triple threat hooks. In the 10/0. Out preformed anything else I've used.

[@calvinhoward2407]

What kind of hook did you catch them two state records on

[@mickaburkhart14]

They were both on the gamakatsu 8/0 and 9/0 circle hooks.

[@highdesertkatz7790]

Have you tried the charlie brown hooks?

[@mickaburkhart14]

Lol no never even heard of those. Are they an actual thing?

[@highdesertkatz7790]

​​@@mickaburkhart14yes. They are a hybrid circle also. I ordered some to try from tacklebandit i believe it was

[@highdesertkatz7790]

​​@@mickaburkhart14im doin the same thing far as testing hooks basically. Was losing too many fish on traditional octopus circles. Most the time they work great but spring n fall i seem lose more fish to what i call a short bite issue. Idk if that is actually whats happening tho. Im wanting a hook that also works well on flatheads with their wider mouth i believe traditional circles can cause more lost fish

[@mickaburkhart14]

@@highdesertkatz7790 yeah sounds like what I was going through.

[@jimwhite6207]

Nocteral nation pig stickers

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yeah I got some of them to try. Pretty good looking hook

[@jimwhite6207]

@@mickaburkhart14 was gonna send you some

[@mickaburkhart14]

@@jimwhite6207 well I appreciate that but had them come in yesterday. So hopefully I'll get them in a video next week or the week after. But again I do appreciate that.

[@jimwhite6207]

@@mickaburkhart14 I love the charlie brown hooks also if ya wanna try them I have 9/0 hd and 10/0 hd

[@mickaburkhart14]

@@jimwhite6207 I've heard about the Charlie brown hooks but don't have any of those.