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artis · Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 5

I know it's a little early so I'm not going to be using them for a while, but does anyone have any experience rigging swimbaits like "Luck ''E'' Strike Bass Magic Swimbaits" (see below link for basspro webpage link)?

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&partNumber=98283&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

brennan · Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 334 Location: Trumbull, CT

Weighted owner 5/0 hook with screwlock.....Weight to the belly side, texas rigged or skin hooked to the back....

The package has instructions on them....
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artis · Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 5

Thanks B. I bought an imitation version at Dick's and there are no rigging instructions.

I appreciate the help.

brennan · Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 334 Location: Trumbull, CT

most places are sold out of the weighted hooks, but I found some at Dicks a few weeks back...BPS backordered them on me a month ago.

You can also use a weighted 5/0 EWG w/o the screwlock.

Good luck

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Ryan G. · Joined: 07 May 2007 Posts: 179 Location: Bristol

When you rig them with the weighted hook don't run the entire hook through the bait like you normally would for a texas rig. The weight thats on the hook with tear up your bait when you bring it through the plastic because of it size. Instead just run the hook about an inch down poke it through then pull the hook out of the bait, turn it around and insert the eye of the hook through the hole you just made. Your bait will run better and last longer.

artis · Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 5

Thanks for the tip. I'll bet that will prevent me from ruining an expensive bait!