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Keeper Hook - Snood or Twist?

Posted by Tone <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Tone' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/8/2013, 9:41 am

When you have a two hook rig do you snood the top hook or do you just twist the trace along the shank? My pre-tied are usually snooded, but sometimes I go to twist around the shank version as it allows me to adjust the length depending on baiting styles. Just wondering what others prefer

Re: Keeper Hook - Snood or Twist?

Posted by Chad <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Chad' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/8/2013, 11:18 am, in reply to "Keeper Hook - Snood or Twist?"

Hay bro.

To be honest I believe the best way is sliding bro. When it is fixed you run into issues with bait sizes and different bait ect not working well, but when it is sliding you can continuously adjust it to suit your bait and style. It works quite well, as a high percentage are captured on the keeper hooks. When you use the bait elastic it holds it all together really nicely.

Wairoa
Hawkesbay

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Re: Keeper Hook - Snood or Twist?

Posted by Tone <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Tone' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/8/2013, 11:35 am, in reply to "Re: Keeper Hook - Snood or Twist?"

Cheers Chad. Probably the thing really on my mind is, does the twisting of the trace sometimes impede the action of the top hook. But then thinking about it there is another hook right behind, so probably of no concern.

Re: Keeper Hook - Snood or Twist?

Posted by Chad <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Chad' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/8/2013, 11:39 am, in reply to "Re: Keeper Hook - Snood or Twist?"

Na, twisting the line is sweet as bro.

It pays to use a keeper hook where the eyelet is offset though, otherwise the trace line can force the hook into a funny position during a cast.

Wairoa
Hawkesbay

Take Nothing For Granted

Re: Keeper Hook - Snood or Twist?

Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/8/2013, 12:42 pm, in reply to "Re: Keeper Hook - Snood or Twist?"

Same thoughts as Chad. A twist will fix it in place if required but sliding and secured with Bait elastic works for me.

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