Pros & Cons: NEW Weighted Hooks & Jigheads From Hoss

This video details the pros and cons of the new Hoss hooks and jigheads so that you can know exactly which one fits your needs best for specific situations.
Get the gear featured in this video and learn more about rigging techniques here: bit.ly/3GSuYG4
Both depth control and the weedless-ness of our soft plastics are extremely important, so be sure to watch the video to make sure you're maximizing your fish-catching results.
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[@Saltstrong]

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[@PaulBroussard-um6mq]

That video just condensed the knowledge needed for hook size and weight selection for plastic lures, hook sizes, depths and structure. Now I can make the right selections with confidence. Thank you very much!

[@danaerickson1777]

Great explanation, answered many questions for me, keep up the great content 😎

[@Saltstrong]

So glad to see that you enjoyed this lesson!

[@theunaballer6424]

You guys are awesome! I have such a problem with snags on rocks and oysters. It’s very frustrating.

[@Saltstrong]

Yes, the weedless setups are so much more fun to use when targeting areas with hard structure on the bottom.

[@danielclodfelter]

So I live in bokeelia and fish the island and all areas around. I 100% run owner tier lock hooks. I prefer to stay 1/16-1/8 as I run 10lb braid on a ballistic 2500. But point I meant was I use weight hook in up to 10’ water depth (high end) with amazing results. Using slam shady 2.0 of course. I do run 1/4 oz with bombers too. But I think the 1/16 gives me flexibility to fish various depths in same areas. Just my take and I’ve been extremely successful

[@Saltstrong]

Just think how many more fish you'd be catching in the winter months if you were able to get the lure down to the bottom quicker since most of the strikes take place on the bottom:) I lived in Bokeelia for a summer a few years back, and it sure is a fun fishery!

[@danielclodfelter]

@@Saltstrong no I 100% agree I do have correct gear for the cold spells. I’m sorry I meant during normal hot to warmer times when fish near me at least like the mid range a lot more I find

[@mikebainter8917]

(FYI) Something I have learned while fishing freshwater over the last couple of years with your style of weedless football jigs I have found it best to have a o-ring between the weight and the hook. This will help provide almost a full rotation so the fish can't pin the weight against the hook which only allows from a 0 - 25 degree turn compared to a 75-85 radius turn while using the O-ring. This trick will help a great deal when fighting fish. Just a thought..... works well with my Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass! Have not been able to use technique on the coast due to personal issues, however I'm sure it would work all the same. Tight Lines and Screaming Drags Everyone!!!!!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the tip Mike!

[@tonybishop51]

Great presentation! Gotta go shopping!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for making time to post the nice comment!

[@mikebainter8917]

I will be buying some for painting to add to my arsenal of baits especially the Football Jig heads and the Weedless Football Hooks. Thanks for another great video!! Food for thought how about an Ned Shrimp @ 2" to 2.5" long to imitate Grass Shrimp. What do ya'll think?

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for your question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3GSuYG4

[@mikebainter8917]

@@Saltstrong Just posted the comment above thanks!

[@ronscott2343]

Great presentation Luke! After 3 years of not even getting a bite using lures, it has to be me doing something wrong. I fish around the Mayport area and the jetties and get skunked with lures 100% of the time. Are depths of 20-40 feet too deep for the lures and jigs in this video?

[@Saltstrong]

Not at all.... I typically use 3/4 oz weedless football jigs when fishing areas like that with 20 to 40 ft of water and rocks along the bottom... bounce a power prawn usa rigged on that weedless football jighead, and I'll be shocked if nothing hits it.

[@ronscott2343]

@Salt Strong Really?! Ok, I'll order some today. Thanks for the feedback.

[@notsure7874]

Now I've gotta toss all those Owner twistlocks and Z-Man trout, redfish, and texas eye jig heads, and buy a bunch of hoss gear - thanks a LOT salt strong! :D Kidding of course, I still like my z-man jigheads but I might replace with footballs as I deplete them. I'll have to use a paint pen to mimic the Salt Strong color code for weight though since these don't have colored eyes. Unless you can convince Hoss do go ahead and do that at the factory ;)

[@Saltstrong]

LOL just here to help!

[@johnnycruz7633]

Can the football jigs be used off a pier. Thank You

[@Saltstrong]

Absolutely!

[@ericcorse]

Excellent video,thanks.

[@Saltstrong]

Glad you liked it!

[@michaelross5674]

I can use these with fresh water also right I've used slam shady lures in freshwater

[@Saltstrong]

You sure can!

[@notsure7874]

I caught a largemouth on a Slam Shady 2.0 on a trout eye jighead.

[@ammasihi]

👍

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the thumbs up!

[@junkmail428]

Salt Strong rocks

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks!

[@johnnycruz7633]

By the way this is because I have bad legs so cannot stand too long

[@Saltstrong]

No problem - the Hoss jigheads can be used anywhere!