Decoy Pike Hooks for jigging

 Hello all

I'm keen to make my own assist hooks for demersal jigging. I like the Decoy Pike js3 however the 2/0 looks flimsy and the 3/0 appears too bulky? Does anyone have experience with with either and which do you prefer?

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cudbfishn's picture

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I used to use them heaps but

Tue, 2014-07-08 05:58

I used to use them heaps but bent and broke a few using them in twin configuration. I used to make all my assists.
I have gone now to the xesta premade assists from Oceanside. They are now made with Kevlar and are some of the sharpest strongest hooks I have found. And there tied in a way that actually fits a squid skirt. Not going back now.

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I just purchased some 3/0 and

Tue, 2014-07-08 09:29

I just purchased some 3/0 and 4/0 JS-3 and find their gauges alright. I would use the 3/0 on my PE3 rod and 4/0 and PE4 rod to ensure sufficient force to drive the hooks home.

Haven't broken any yet perhaps I fish light drag ?

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Date Joined: 26/11/12

 I have used them. They

Tue, 2014-07-08 16:12

 I have used them. They rusted up after one use. Wont be buying again 

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 I think the ones i used were

Tue, 2014-07-08 16:13

 I think the ones i used were decoy js1 from memory?

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 I personally like Shout

Tue, 2014-07-08 16:52

 I personally like Shout Kudako's for the lighter stuff. 

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