Does changing the treble size on diving lures affect the performance in the water?

I am in the process of changing my trebles on my diving lures and was wondering if changing the treble size (up or down) will change the way they swim in the water? the lures in changing trebles on are Laser Pro and X-rap. Anyone got any info - thanks

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I would not be changeing the

Sat, 2008-01-12 22:26

I would not be changeing the treble size but be putting better trebles (owner) and better split rings on the same size nothing like upgradeing




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Nothing wrong with changing

Sat, 2008-01-12 23:12

Nothing wrong with changing your treble size, especially down, but you do have to be careful, especially on smaller lures. Larger trebles on a smaller lure can change the swim of the lure as more weight is added. However, if done properly it's a great way to get a lure to sink or float if you go up or down.

The key is to have a play a bit and see how it goes. You'll get an idea pretty quickly how different trebles, and treble brands, will change a lure. If you have a pool, use it as a test tank.

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there is quite a few things

Sun, 2008-01-13 12:56

there is quite a few things you can do with trebles, and short answer yes changing the hooks can impact on the action, this can be a good thing.  Also if you are tournament fihsing where barbless hooks are a requirement, then try adding an extra split ring in sequence to the other already on the lure.  This can give the hooks a little more rotation on jumping fish thus potentially reducing the amount of barbless hooks pulled.

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Just been researching

Fri, 2010-04-23 19:13

Just been researching changing trebles,,this post above (Pilbarabrad) does anybody else put an extra split ring as mentioned ?

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I've only ever done it when

Fri, 2010-04-23 22:06

I've only ever done it when I couldn't find a single that had an inline eye, ie; jaco tails. I prefer to take trebles out because they suck for releasing fish, and are just dangerous in the mouth of a big spanish or hoo.

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