Mustad Hooks

Hello,
Has anyone used the "Mustad Slow Death Hooks" for Walleye rigs? I guess they're used with bottom bouncers and with inline for drifting or trolling(?). I see a picture of one on the Net, "4' Prop Dart Walleye Rig with a #2 Slow Death Hook". In a video they show how it spins in use with a bottom bouncer due to it's unique bends and crooked shape.
Thanks.

I have used slow death rigs for 4-5 years now. But I fish reservoirs in Nebraska and South Dakota. They are very effective for us. We do run them with bottom bouncers usually in 20 fow or less. I am making my first trip to Erie this May and I will have some along to try. I use the #1 hooks because they are stronger. The #2 will bend and I don't think I get a good hook set with them.

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Originally Posted by Goosechaser

I have used slow death rigs for 4-5 years now. But I fish reservoirs in Nebraska and South Dakota. They are very effective for us. We do run them with bottom bouncers usually in 20 fow or less. I am making my first trip to Erie this May and I will have some along to try. I use the #1 hooks because they are stronger. The #2 will bend and I don't think I get a good hook set with them.

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Thanks for the advice.
Good to hear that you'll be fishing Lake Erie this May. And it's a good idea to keep your eye on this site for tips and info if needed. Ask any questions and you're sure to get a lot of responses. Will you bring a boat? If so, be safe! Too many times people get into serious trouble on this lake because they don't understand the conditions and how they sometimes make sudden changes.

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Originally Posted by Mark

Thanks for the advice.
Good to hear that you'll be fishing Lake Erie this May. And it's a good idea to keep your eye on this site for tips and info if needed. Ask any questions and you're sure to get a lot of responses. Will you bring a boat? If so, be safe! Too many times people get into serious trouble on this lake because they don't understand the conditions and how they sometimes make sudden changes.

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We will be fishing with a guide the first two days of our trip. She is going to show us the ropes (hint hint) and then we will fish out of my own equipment. I have gathered a lot of great info from this site already in preparation for this trip. I have tied crawler harnesses over the winter and stocked up on cranks. Once the weather turns nice I will make some test runs on my local lake to make sure everything is working. I need to read up on the boat regulations or requirements for Erie yet. I am excited to learn about this great body of water.

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Originally Posted by Goosechaser

We will be fishing with a guide the first two days of our trip. She is going to show us the ropes (hint hint) and then we will fish out of my own equipment. I have gathered a lot of great info from this site already in preparation for this trip. I have tied crawler harnesses over the winter and stocked up on cranks. Once the weather turns nice I will make some test runs on my local lake to make sure everything is working. I need to read up on the boat regulations or requirements for Erie yet. I am excited to learn about this great body of water.

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I'm going to guess that when you say "she" as your guide you're talking about Capt. Jules(?). I've never met her but from all the positive feedback I see on line she well deserves to be a top rated guide for Lake Erie. You may also want to read up on the possibility of fishing Canadian waters too.

I have fished Erie for years and still get help reading on here. The only thing I can say from my years on Erie is April is a jig month on the reefs, May is drift fishing off the reefs or trolling Bandits or Reef Runners, June will be trolling worm harness. This has always worked for me.