Ballyhoo pin rigs

[Big Jay]

If you laid the 2 styles side by side you will notice the difference in length is about 1/2". Do you really think that 1/2 further back has a better chance of hook up?

Bert

That's one of the reasons I can't stand those "ballyhoo hooks"

The barb is shallow and poorly designed. I've heard of many thrown hooks as a results. Tuna LOVE to straighten them on the first run. And they rust to dust in no time flat.

Love my 7691DT's.

[Sweet Caroline]

I like the 7732 over the 7691 because the hook point is parallel to the shank. the 7691 has a little curve to it closing the gap between the meat and the point.

Here is the Mustad link;
http://www.mustad.no/catalog/na/products.php?id=11

[John from Madison CT]

I use the Mustad 3407SSD hook for the Ballyhoo Pin Rigs I make and sell. This is a very strong hook. It's called extra strong by Mustad.

[mvfish]

I always used the 7691's in a 8/0 or 9/0 depending on the size of my ballys, either the selects or horse. I started using a few Owner Jobu Big Game(8/0 and 9/0) last year and had no problems at all. Out of the box the point on the Owners is deadly, but it can be difficult to sharpen.

[scattered_grass]

single crimped so the hook will be farther forward in the fish. This is about where I like them to come out. They just swim so much better...

[LadyB]

If you laid the 2 styles side by side you will notice the difference in length is about 1/2". Do you really think that 1/2 further back has a better chance of hook up?

Bert

I would say yes when you have a knock down and reel in half eaten bait...bit just behind the hook.

[Breakin Loose]

7766-D 9/0 has never let me down yet.... knock on wood.

[BIGJAHOOTIE]

MIGHT BE PRICEY, BUT DONT BREAK.
THEY WONT LET YOU DOWN, BROUGHT 4 BIGEYES TO BOAT THIS SUMMER ALL JOBUS .NEVER HAD ONE BREAK ON YELLOW FINS OR BLUEFINS.
ENOUGH SAID
GOOD LUCK AND MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION, YOUR FUTURE DEPENDS ON IT

[Tunaman]

In the mid atlantic i prefer the 7691 zsteel holds a nice point and so far no failures after the first season it is touted to holdup better than stainless by the maker.