Today, on the shelves of specialized stores, a rich assortment of various fishing tackle is presented. Judging by the numerous reviews, consumers widely practice fishing on silicone baits. The ability to use spinning accessories is provided by the presence of offset hooks in their set.
Often, beginners have difficulty installing silicone lures. This nuance is very important, because the success of posting depends on how well the offset is adjusted. Information on how to put a silicone bait on an offset hook is presented in the article.
Meet the Fish Hook
Translated from English offset hook means "offset hook". This product is characterized by a Z-shape. The hook is equipped with a double-bend sting and fore-end.
The design of the device allows it to be used effectively for the strong fixation of various single bait. The gears that are attached to the offset are made of soft and elastic materials. If the installation of silicone baits is done correctly, then in the thickness of river or lake water they pass freely, without clinging to snags and algae. Therefore, in the midst of fishermen, offsetters are also called "unhooked." In the manufacture of these hooks, carbon stainless steel is used.
About Species
On the shelves of specialized stores are various sizes of offset hooks. Fishing products are classified by such parameters as the degree of bending of the forend, thickness, direction of the angle of bending and the diameter of the ring. Each type of offset is designed for use with a specific bait. As experienced fishers recommend, rigs and bait should be bought together.
The following types of hooks are distinguished:
- Texas offset. These hooks with a right angle of bend.
- Wide Gap Products. These offset machines have a wide bend.
- Sickle Hook. Crescent-shaped hooks.
- Offset for which lead weights are provided. Accessories are used when fishing at short distances.
About Texas Hook
Texas offset hooks are considered classic. Products appeared on Russian shelves in the middle of the 20th century. The hook construction is characterized by a straight fore-end and a distinct rectangular knee. For the offset, only a narrow long-body bait is provided, in which the clearance of its lower part is minimized. This offset hook is used for vibrotail and twister. In addition, the snap is effective for baits such as worms and slugs.
Experienced fishermen believe that when choosing bait for Texas hooks, preference should be given, first of all, to products made of soft rubber. Elastic latex lures are less effective.
About cooking classic offset
Every fisherman should know how to put a silicone bait on an offset hook. Reliably tying the bait to the equipment, it can be used in the most inquired reservoirs. In order to fix the vibrotail on the offset hook, you need to perform the following steps:
- Attach the back of the vibratory tail to the offset tether attached to the fishing line. Thus, the fisherman will be able to determine in which place the bait should be introduced. This nuance is important, because in the case of intense biting, it will prevent the bait from coming off.
- Using a sting, pierce the bait in the head by 0.8 mm.
- Bend the bait at a right angle.
- Bring the wire out through the bait’s stomach. The hook must be equipped so that its tip remains invisible.
- Put the hook into the bait at an angle of 90 degrees.
If all the actions are performed correctly, then the offset tip of the offset to the body of the bait will be pressed very tightly.
About setting up a twister
How to put a silicone bait on an offset hook is of interest to novice fishermen who decided to use other types of bait for Texas Hook. If you plan to fish using a twister, then the offset is adjusted as follows:
- Determine what dimensions have the extension link and the hook step. The data obtained should be added. After that, thread the offset in the bait body for the same length. First, the hook tip is held towards the step, and then stretches through the extension link.
- Turn the hook in the body of the bait and determine at what point his sting should be brought out.
About Wide Gap
These hooks differ from other offsetters in a large bend radius. It is important for those who do not know how to put the silicone bait on the Wide Gap offset hook to follow the recommendations of specialists. Experienced fishermen recommend leaving a small gap between the bait and the forend. After the fish swallows the bait, this gap, having worked like a lever, will provide reliable clinging to the sting. With offset, you can use both soft and hard nozzles. For the attention of fishing enthusiasts, the manufacturer presents two versions of Wide Gap. In one of the hook models, the sting is directed towards the ring. This offset is used only with narrow nozzles. If the sting is directed over the ring, then such a hook can be equipped with a wide and high soft-body bait.
About Sickle Hook
These offsetters are used for long distance fishing. The hook has a crescent shape. Judging by consumer reviews, this design provides reliable fixation of large bait. In addition, Sickle Hook is characterized by a stable notch and a good casting radius. Products are effective in fighting and active biting. The sting pierces the mouth of the fish harder.
About Lead Weights Hooks
The Americans were the first to fish using offset hooks. To better immerse the snap-in, they used lead-type sliding dangers. Fixation of hooks and lead weights was carried out using special winding rings. The Russian fisherman could not use this method, since the hooks of the domestic manufacturer had too small ears. As a result, the winding rings had to be replaced with double-sided clasps. These products were intended for use with weights with “ears”. Judging by the numerous reviews, the offsets of Japanese manufacturers are very popular among consumers. For such fishing products large diameter ears are provided. In addition, they are deployed in a vertical plane, which ensures reliable fixation of equipment and lead weigher. Weights with ears are mainly used with offset hooks in ponds with a strong current.
What to look for when buying an offset?
Anyone who decides to purchase an offset hook should consider the following nuances:
- It is necessary to pay attention to the number of equipment.
- It is desirable that the hook has a protective titanium, bronze or nickel coating.
- The size of the offset hook should be selected taking into account the bait used. This takes into account its length, width and type. If the offset is longer than the bait, then in the water it will stretch out and hang out. The height of the nozzle body must correspond to the height of the hook bend.
About silicone bait for zander
Judging by consumer reviews, the following bait has worked well:
- Swing Impact 3,5. It consists of a ribbed body and a round patch. The product is equipped with a very elastic edible tail. You can use this silicone bait for pike perch not only in the autumn, but also at any time of the year. In addition, pike, perch, catfish and other inhabitants of the reservoir also come across this bait.
- Fox Reaper 4. The bait is presented in the form of a bent elongated lamprey body. The tail section is adapted to perform high-frequency oscillations. A wide range of colors is provided for the product.
- Fish Hunter 4. Produced by the Japanese company Mikado. The product is made of very flexible material. Since zander prefers bait with a high frequency and low amplitude of oscillation, Fish Hunter 4 is considered one of the best silicone baits. The product consists of a lumpy body and a shank. A wide range of colors is provided for the products. Judging by consumer reviews, zander in the summer very well pecks on a bait of a bright red aggressive color.
- Air Bait. It is an edible bait. Widely used with Texas offset.
Finally
Since pike perch predominantly leads a near-bottom lifestyle, the fisherman needs to use bottom tackle. If a pike lives in a pond, then it is recommended to use a metal leash 250-400 mm long. A lead sinker is mounted to it with the help of rings. Its weight directly depends on the level of current flow in the reservoir. The higher it is, the heavier the weight should be. Whatever bait is used - twister or vibrohost - it should provide the fish with an active game.