I wasn't a fan of using the screw lock ewg's either, the screw lock cores out some of the soft plastic at the tip and if you're using mend it to fix the baits to reuse, it doesn't bond as evenly. I went back to using a regular ewg and I put a wacky ring around the tip so the tips don't rip off the hook as easily.
I prefer the screwlock.I use the owner extra large scewlock with a mustad 91768 30degree jig hook (4/0)for the 3.5 and a large owner screwlock with a 1/0 for the 2.5 yamatanuki. I found out this helps hold it better without tearing out
These are fun to throw, personally I use a #4 gammy ewg , another thing having a bottle of mend-it on the boat is a must when using these or a lot of other plastics , btw, they make a 2.5" version although I haven't tried it yet
I wasn't a fan of using the screw lock ewg's either, the screw lock cores out some of the soft plastic at the tip and if you're using mend it to fix the baits to reuse, it doesn't bond as evenly. I went back to using a regular ewg and I put a wacky ring around the tip so the tips don't rip off the hook as easily.
I like the 5/0 or 4/0 Gamakatsu round bend off set hook.
I prefer the screwlock.I use the owner extra large scewlock with a mustad 91768 30degree jig hook (4/0)for the 3.5 and a large owner screwlock with a 1/0 for the 2.5 yamatanuki. I found out this helps hold it better without tearing out
I’ll have to try that out! Thanks for the insight!
These are fun to throw, personally I use a #4 gammy ewg , another thing having a bottle of mend-it on the boat is a must when using these or a lot of other plastics , btw, they make a 2.5" version although I haven't tried it yet
Good stuff! Thanks man, for sure gotta get some mend-it for this season!
Great info!! That’s one messy garage