Thanks for sharing! I had questions about that same amazon kevlar cord but this video explains it well. Lots of really long videos on assist hooks but this one nails all the points quickly. Hot water is genius!
I think the reason he doesn't tie directly to the solid ring is that he wants to be able to swap assist hooks out and match them the size of hook/length of cord to the jig, without having to cut the line every time (with this set up, you just need split ring pliers to swap out the jig and/or the assist hook). The other reason is that he would need to do away with the swivel. The alternative to this is to loop the assist hook cord direct to the swivel. You'd still have to cut the line to swap out your hook.
it's funny we spend all this money on name brand reels, rods, swivels, hooks, lures, split rings, solid rings. But then we buy no-name kevlar cord on Amazon from emma kits, china. I wonder if this is the weak point ???
Thorough and well explained. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent tip: hot water instead of direct source of heat that can burn the kevlar. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing! I had questions about that same amazon kevlar cord but this video explains it well. Lots of really long videos on assist hooks but this one nails all the points quickly. Hot water is genius!
Glad it was helpful!
I would suggest you tie directly to the solid ring. The second split ring and swivel are possible points of failure. Good video, thank you.
I think the reason he doesn't tie directly to the solid ring is that he wants to be able to swap assist hooks out and match them the size of hook/length of cord to the jig, without having to cut the line every time (with this set up, you just need split ring pliers to swap out the jig and/or the assist hook).
The other reason is that he would need to do away with the swivel. The alternative to this is to loop the assist hook cord direct to the swivel. You'd still have to cut the line to swap out your hook.
Nice explanation, thanks
Great video! Well explained
Thank you!
Excellent video! Going to try make some myself…
Great instructions.
Thank s for this useful video
What is the diameter/weight of the Kevlar cord you are using in the video?
Excellent video, can you please do a video on the rod you use?
Whoever is editing these videos, skip the background music. Very distracting.
Would you still recommend using these hooks in size 7/0 and 5/0 hooks for smaller jigs? For BFT in the 60lbs plus range ? Thanks in advance.
You;'re not catching 60 lb tuna East of Chatham. They are 100lb plus.
it's funny we spend all this money on name brand reels, rods, swivels, hooks, lures, split rings, solid rings. But then we buy no-name kevlar cord on Amazon from emma kits, china. I wonder if this is the weak point ???