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FISHKILLER
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by FISHKILLER » Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:57 pm
Fisherman_max wrote:tying it is the hard part. i just assume to put a big old glob of eggs on the hook and cast out almost like i was using worms for trout. exept for the drift part. i heard i would loose a lot of eggs this way though.
Tying the egg loop is really easy once you have someone show you how. I learned from my dad, but there are some good video's online. Just google egg loop video and something will pop up. I DO NOT recommend the pre tied leaders for steelhead, the test is far to big. The work fine for salmon. As for the amount of eggs to put on, I have found smaller the better when fishing for steel. Dime size is the saying. For Nooks I put a huge messy glob on.
Good luck
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Fisherman_max
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by Fisherman_max » Sun Jan 20, 2008 4:32 pm
i found out that you can just buy egg loops tied on to pretty much any size hook and any # test line you want. i think i will take that route for now.
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colton
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by colton » Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:13 pm
i think the only problem with the pre tied hooks is the quality of the knot. i just wouldnt want to lose a fish it i hooked one with it because the knot came loose
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Jake Dogfish
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by Jake Dogfish » Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:23 pm
FISHKILLER wrote:Toni wrote:If I am not mistaken you can use the egg loop for shrimp and prawns too.
What part of the egg loop is hard for you to get? How to tie it? Or the loop that goes around the eggs after it is hooked?
Alot of people use the egg loops for shrimp and craws, I just thread them on as if I was threading a worm. They stay on pretty well.
I agree FishKiller. If you are using really large shrimp an egg loop will work (tied lower on the shank). If the Shrimp are not too much bigger than the hook, than threading them on is the key. Since they are about the same shape of the hook, you are hiding the hook and presenting the Shrimp naturally...
