Michigan Stinger Scopion Colors

[stlouisloui]

Awesome display ebijack! Do you swear by those beads at the trailing end? What size octopus hooks are those?

[ebijack]

I've tried many combinations over the years, placement of beads( and how many), hooks ( and spacing), small spinner blades. None and I mean none have worked as well as these. Found out from a friend that small adjustment. Most of the hooks are #1 and #2 drop shot hooks. Deeper bend, sharper, stay sharper longer, and stronger. Make sure to get the top hooks as close to the spoon as possible. Beads between the 2 hooks, no where else. I even have some made with the 2 hooks very close for running 1/3-1/2 crawler when not hunting for big girls using full crawlers.
Funny thing is, it is very typical to get 2 uses ( or more) out of each crawler where with regular harnesses, only get the one time use. I think, when they commit to biting they go get it and not nibble on the tale of the crawler like with regular harnesses. That is only my thought on it. No facts.
And these run from .6 mph up. You do not need to run the faster speeds to get them to work. Put one over the side and watch the action while trolling.

[clawman]

ebijack;
Very nice collection.
What weight line are you using for the harness'?

[ebijack]

What weight line are you using for the harness'?

Thanks
#17 mono
.046" Mason plastic crimps

[hens124way]

where do you get the mason plastic crimps

[ebijack]

where do you get the mason plastic crimps

Around the Detroit river area, most every small tackle shop carries quite a few different size crimps, mostly due to all the handliners. If you can not find them, let me know.