NickT Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Hey Everyone, Just joined SO and I'm new to surf fishing. I just bought a Bridgeport 2 ounce diamond jig that i plan to use from the beach. It came with a treble hook. Ive read that many people are switch out there treble hook for a single hook. My question is...Is there a benefit to that because the fact that its easier to unhook from the fish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBM Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Yes. Easier to unhook the fish, easier to unhook yourself, and less damage to whatever you're unhooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted July 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 My second question is what hook size would you use to replace the treble on a 2 oz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBM Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 On any diamond, I'd use a single hook that eyeballs as a little larger then any of the hooks on the treble, but not too much larger. Siwash replacements are common, mainly because they're readily available with an open eye, but you could also add a split ring and any short-shanked pattern you like. This isn't rocket science, so there is no "rule." I'm describing my habit, but other guys may step in with different opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted July 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 What is the purpose of open eye hooks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBM Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 1) Remove old (treble) hook 2) position open eye around hook attachment 3) Use pliers to close open eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yudi Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Nick, you are too new to worry about that. Just fish that ava (bridgeport). Are you constantly hitting bottom? Pick up reel speed. Still hitting bottom, need a lighter lure. Are you never hitting bottom? Slow down reel speed, still not hitting bottom, need a heavier lure Fine tune in between. Work this a bit. 2 oz. sounds heavy to me. If in an inlet, ok, but on an open beach I think it's heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted July 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Yeah Yudi good point. I get too varried away with certain ideas some times. Havent fished it yet because i just bought it but next tine at Walmart maybe I'll pick up a 1 oz diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yudi Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 3/4 - 1 sounds good to me. Brian's comments are useful to. Tube tails are also good options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted July 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 3/4 - 1 sounds good to me. Brian's comments are useful to. Tube tails are also good options. Yes, Brian was helpful as well. Thank you both for adding your valuable opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefreeordie Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 When the current treble hook rusts out, that would be a good time to switch it out with a siwash. You'll probably loose the lure before that, tho.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaFish Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 I prefer a single hook when ever possible hate zippering a fishes mouth shut or worse if they take it deep damages The fish and lessens its chance of survival after release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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