How To Tie Topwater Assist Hooks (for BIG FISH)

There are many ways to tie topwater assist hooks, and this is mine. Easy to tie and super stong.

[@andrewrollins4898]

What works best for me is using hot water to shrink the tube, evenly. I put fresh water in mug, and then place it in the microwave for a couple of minutes, to heat the water. Place the assist hook with the shrink tube on it, into the hot water for 30 seconds. The process works better than a hair dryer, flame or heat gun.

[@user-ui2ou8js6u]

Awesome instruction video mate, thanks for sharing this.

[@FrenchAdrift]

Clean as! Thank you for sharing!!

[@johnhollis7290]

Top notch ... Thanks!!!

[@OCEANOUTKAST]

Good stuff mate

[@otklfnz]

Awesome bro.

[@otklfnz]

I will be tying mine this way, much easier to guage the length of the chord. 👌🏽

[@Manannan_fishing_nz]

Nice bro. Great tutorial! Same method for Jig assists I guess?

[@HaarryH]

Nice one!

[@FishandCook]

👍 would have a suggestion on shrink wrap size and supplier would you?

[@piscatorialpursuits8815]

Hamish what size split rings do you use to attach the assist to the lure?

[@MisterTan1925]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tristanwood2512]

Show us your lures mate.

[@mastermouaable]

Can’t you just used 200lb braid instead of Hollow Core line?

[@andrewrollins4898]

Have you tried using 200lb braid? How does it work? I use 340lb metal core assist cord. It works great for large tuna and toothy critters.