Adam, I thought we were only having one pirk each due to the weight, which one is mine?
Rob
I was making my own assist hooks due to cost and quality.................
But then I found a clearance sale online with 6 doubles with S/S rings for £2.99 a pack !!! bought 4 packs - jobs a good un!
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What are assist hooks and why/how do they work?
http://www.planetseafishing.com/tutorials/read/diy-assist-hooks/
have a look there Adam
it also tells you how to make them, but the hooks alone cost more than what Trev bought his for
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They are hook on string, fitted to pirlk with an O ring, it flaps about the pirk. They are less likely to hook any wrecks or bottom.
Do try a Gummi Mak too, they work very well on pirks or speed jig.
Are they really that much better than a conventional treble? Interesting concept, maybe ill give it a go?
Gummi mak? Just googled that... It's a killer rig no?
Strange how these 'modern' methods are just a variation on a theme, often an old method!
I bought the hooks for these and some special ones for Gummy macks from UK hooks
allegedly.......assist hooks (single or twins) mounted on the top loop of your pirk / speed jig will increase your hook up rate and reduce your snag rate.
If the doubles are tied properly they are adjustable so you have one near the top and one lower down.
I've used them for a few years and apart from the above (can't really quantify such) I find them easier to handle and I have confidence in them, which for many anglers is probably the most important aspect.
There were a few photo's on the old web site of my method of building / rigging assist hooks. I will try to seek them out and upload again.
As for transport.
It is much easier as the pirk / jig and hooks are married with a clip swivel only when you attach to your main line. I have a box full of jigs and several trays of assist hooks tied and ready to go in the same box.
A speed jig and assist hooks on mack feathers has accounted for some cracking bonus fish for me.