Question about Hooks on Jigs. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FullFlavorPike · 09-23-2017, 08:35 AM

My understanding: Guys use single siwash hooks for tuna because the big boys will choke down the whole jig and a single hook sets and holds better that way. Treble hooks work for yt because you get hooked up when the fish grabs the side of the jig, and you often end up foul hooking him in the side of the head half the time as you wind through the strike. Assist hooks are actually designed to work the same way trebles do, hooking the fish incidentally when he grabs the jig from the side.

But then again, I fish bait, so don't listen to me.

taggermike · 09-24-2017, 08:52 AM

Changing out a treble to a single on a surface iron can change the action. But on heavy irons it's not usually noticeable.

Singles are easier on the fish for C&R.
Trebles are safer for you if the fish ends up thrashing in your lap while your kayaking.

If its a lighter jig that has a top and bottom rigging a double hook to ride up, like a wax wing, can get you over kelp with out snagging.

Experiment and see what works.

I bit of hard learned advise is don't use cheap or fresh water strength hooks for any salt water jigs. Mike

dpricenator · 09-25-2017, 10:52 AM

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the responses. I wasn't able to get out this weekend, but hopefully later in the week.

09-23-2017, 08:35 AM	#1
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 810	My understanding: Guys use single siwash hooks for tuna because the big boys will choke down the whole jig and a single hook sets and holds better that way. Treble hooks work for yt because you get hooked up when the fish grabs the side of the jig, and you often end up foul hooking him in the side of the head half the time as you wind through the strike. Assist hooks are actually designed to work the same way trebles do, hooking the fish incidentally when he grabs the jig from the side. But then again, I fish bait, so don't listen to me.

09-24-2017, 08:52 AM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Changing out a treble to a single on a surface iron can change the action. But on heavy irons it's not usually noticeable. Singles are easier on the fish for C&R. Trebles are safer for you if the fish ends up thrashing in your lap while your kayaking. If its a lighter jig that has a top and bottom rigging a double hook to ride up, like a wax wing, can get you over kelp with out snagging. Experiment and see what works. I bit of hard learned advise is don't use cheap or fresh water strength hooks for any salt water jigs. Mike

09-25-2017, 10:52 AM	#3
dpricenator Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: South OC Posts: 120	Thanks guys, I really appreciate the responses. I wasn't able to get out this weekend, but hopefully later in the week.