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forefrazier · 11-16-2010, 10:23 PM

Matt...Owner makes some great hooks that are pre-rigged for this purpose. Spring loaded with a worm type offset..perfect for the sluggo's. Check them out at your local tackle shop..............sf

fishinkid2010 · 11-16-2010, 10:38 PM

As I understand it, the spring through the nose of the slug is meant to help extend the life of the bait. It will keep the hook from being ripped through the nose of the bait after only a few fish. As for where to get the springs... it may sound cheesy, but I have take the springs out of some old used up ball point pens. Cut the ends with wire dikes, stretch them out, and you have a spring. (Not necessarily the thickest gauge wire, but when I have done it, I saw no difference)

kobra · 11-17-2010, 07:39 PM

Hey Matt, I got my springs from Home Cheapot but don't remember what department. It was a while ago but they should still sell them. If I remember correctly, they come in different lengths. You can cut a longer spring into about 1/2 inch lengths. And fishinkid is right, they are to keep the bait from getting tore up and also to keep the hook in position.

11-16-2010, 10:38 PM	#2
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	As I understand it, the spring through the nose of the slug is meant to help extend the life of the bait. It will keep the hook from being ripped through the nose of the bait after only a few fish. As for where to get the springs... it may sound cheesy, but I have take the springs out of some old used up ball point pens. Cut the ends with wire dikes, stretch them out, and you have a spring. (Not necessarily the thickest gauge wire, but when I have done it, I saw no difference) __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

11-16-2010, 10:23 PM	#1
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Matt...Owner makes some great hooks that are pre-rigged for this purpose. Spring loaded with a worm type offset..perfect for the sluggo's. Check them out at your local tackle shop..............sf

11-17-2010, 07:39 PM	#3
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Hey Matt, I got my springs from Home Cheapot but don't remember what department. It was a while ago but they should still sell them. If I remember correctly, they come in different lengths. You can cut a longer spring into about 1/2 inch lengths. And fishinkid is right, they are to keep the bait from getting tore up and also to keep the hook in position.