Proper lure fishing 101........

[FESS]

Thought u were talkin' back hook not front one....my bad....gotcha...where cable leading to back hook touches front hook's shank...gotcha....Have u played around with anodes yet?
Thanks Bart for the illustrations/photos.....specific question Bart....is the chafe tube used on cable the same hard-shell fuel line type or are both the aquarium tubing type...seems like I liked the harder shell on the cable and the softer for the mono...any thoughts or prefences...? and especially why?
science...aka...fess

[Capt. Bart miller]

. Hooks of different sizes.

. Crimps - Brass & Aluminum - different sizes

. Leader material Mono & S.S. Cable - different sizes

. Electrical tape - Shrink Tube - Chafe tubing (Soft flex fuel line)

.Heat shrink gun or other tool - worst case usable tool cig-lighter

. Instant glue

. Crimping tool (calibrated) buy the best if you're after giants

This should get you started, don't be shy, ask away, some one will surface with a solution for you.
Bart

[Capt. Bart miller]

Aloha Fess,
I like aquarium tubing or fuel line hard both are good.

Fuel line gives slimmer profile - while Aquarium gives more protection, thicker, softer. Make your own call either way you win.

PS i forgot to add scissors or razor knife to that list of tools for making your own hook-sets.
Bart

[Prime Time]

Aloha Capt. Bart,
Hope all is well.
Great Info from a "Legend of Sportfishing" in The Big Game Fishing Journal Sept/Oct 2007 issue
I will stop by the Black Bart booth in Miami to say hi to everyone, tell Gary and Jack hello too, see ya soon.

Ken Schott
Advertising Director
The Big Game Fishing Journal

[FESS]

maybe a pair of the 70.00 - 90.00 cable cutters....the good uns, not the crappy ones with cutters on both sides or even dykes...u gotta have the good "V" or DBL V cutters man....or as one of Bimini's greats told me some years back....when he had an important idea, thought, or ideal to impart, it was always followed with an..."I tell you...", so get the good overpriced pair...I tell you....well if u wanna.

[sportfishingusa]

. Hooks of different sizes.

. Crimps - Brass & Aluminum - different sizes

. Leader material Mono & S.S. Cable - different sizes

. Electrical tape - Shrink Tube - Chafe tubing (Soft flex fuel line)

.Heat shrink gun or other tool - worst case usable tool cig-lighter

. Instant glue

. Crimping tool (calibrated) buy the best if you're after giants

This should get you started, don't be shy, ask away, some one will surface with a solution for you.
Bart

what is your favorite styles and brands of hooks?
same with the cable/wire.. what is your brand of choice..
and crimps.. do you have a favorite?
and do you prefer to use your hook stops or just lay them up against the back of the lure head!?

[Capt. Bart miller]

Aloha Science,
YES _ Yes - yes - high end cable cutters, a great deal at any price, gotta have em Period!

Shame on me, it's hell getting old.

Aloha Ken Schott, yes I will see you at the show. Fri. night through Sunday for me. I'll tell Gary & Jack they will be glad to see you in Miami.

[WAHOONBOX]

THANKS FOR THE WORLD CLASS INPUT....HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE AS A REGULAR FROM NOW ON!

REMEMBER THIS FIGHTING HARNESS? LOOK FAMILIAR?

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SMALL WORLD AIN'T IT........

ROCK ON....

BOX

[dknott77]

as it gets.. This man should have his own forum no question.....USA, we can't give you ALL the secrets, but these will keep you ahead...BOX,, that is the coolest harness I've seen yet, I guess a little fire on their ass will keep anglers from sitting down!!