Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: Songdog316 on December 27, 2014, 11:36:12 AM
Title: Vibe blade baits
Post by: Songdog316 on December 27, 2014, 11:36:12 AM
Just wondering what size treble hooks to put back on my vibe's..? I have: 3/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz lol Also, should I put split rings on this time...?
Thanks for any input!!!
Tight lines to all..!!!
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Title: Re: Vibe blade baits
Post by: toadfish on December 27, 2014, 02:47:01 PM
Hey Songdog, I usually go with the same size hook as the bait originally came with or go up one size. If you go too big, it will ruin the vibrating action.
Going with split rings versus the slip-on trebles can help and hurt. It will cause more tangles but can help prevent fish coming unbuttoned at the hole.
Do yourself a faver and if you are buying replacement trebles, go with red hooks. I think they help catch more fish.
Title: Re: Vibe blade baits
Post by: slabslayer on December 27, 2014, 04:58:00 PM
I agree. The red treble hooks are the way to go. I've noticed increased catches using them for largemouth bass.
Title: Re: Vibe blade baits
Post by: Songdog316 on December 27, 2014, 05:29:34 PM
Do you guys know what size actually came on the lures..? I threw them away and I'm not sure if they were #4's on the 3/4 oz & 1/2 oz lures... I know I know dumb move on my part... Lol
Title: Re: Vibe blade baits
Post by: Ntoiceman36 on December 27, 2014, 06:06:33 PM
I agree with the comments above, I am a big user of blade baits and have replaced hooks with or without split rings, using the rings definitely causes them to tangle more to the point it becomes frustrating! I replaced them using red treble with much success
Title: Re: Vibe blade baits
Post by: Luvztaphish on December 27, 2014, 07:17:28 PM
??? Did you say MUCH SUCCESS ? If I recall you broke those hooks on the whiskered ;D walleye .
Title: Re: Vibe blade baits
Post by: toadfish on December 28, 2014, 05:24:23 PM
Hey Songdog, I measured my vibees and I think the 1 1/2" are 3/16 oz and they have #8 trebels.
The 1 15/16" or 2" I think are 1/4 oz have #6 trebels. I don't have any that are bigger or smaller.
I do have a Sonar blade that might be 1/2 or 3/4 oz. I think it has #4 trebels.
I hope you learned a lesson on lure modification - never toss until you have the replacements!
Title: Re: Vibe blade baits
Post by: Songdog316 on December 29, 2014, 02:55:58 PM