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Round Eye Jighead vs Hoss Helix Hook: Lure Actions Compared

Does the style of jighead you use make a difference in how your lure behaves? In this video, I'll show you using two popular styles!

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Weighted Hook vs Jighead: When to Use Each One

Belly-weighted rigging hooks like the Hoss Helix and front-weighted jigheads like the Hoss Weedless Football are great ways to present your soft plastic lures to...

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Does it Matter Which Jighead Type I Use? (Spoiler: YES!)

You might think that a jighead is just a jighead. However, the design of each model is specifically dialed in for different types of fishing....

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Jighead Skipping Distance Experiment [Round Eye vs Football]

When you’re fishing around deeper water, using a jighead can get your bait to the bottom quicker. But which jighead style skips the best to...

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Can a Sharpie Really Prevent Hook Rust? [Experiment Results]

You may have seen a hook rust prevention hack that involves using a Sharpie or similar permanent marker. Coach Pat put it to the test!

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The Irresistible Lure Summer Flounder Can’t Pass Up

With an easy hack on one our most popular baits, you can be catching summer flounder and enjoying more tight lines with this tasty fish!

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Underwater Dock Footage Shows Why You Need Weedless Rigs!

Don't miss this underwater dock footage!! It's no secret that predatory fish want to cling tight to structure. It makes them feel safe...

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How To Turn Any Jighead Into A Weedless Rig

This is how EASY it is to turn any jighead into a weedless rig! All it takes is a small piece of heavy monofilament leader. Check it out!!

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How To Adjust The Weight On Hoss Helix Hooks [Depth Control & Presentation]

You might not know it, but the position of the weight on rigging hooks impacts lure behavior. This adjusts the action and fall rate of...

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Hoss Weedless Football VS. Hoss Helix Hooks [When To Use Either Style]

The Hoss Helix Hooks and the Hoss Weedless Football jighead are the two most popular rigging hooks in the Fish Strong shop. But, there are...

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Depth Guide for Rigging Soft Plastics By Depth Range [Cheat Sheet PDF]

How do you know when to use what lure? Or what weight of a jighead? It has a lot to do with the depth of the water and...

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How Paddletail Action Compares Based On Hook Weight

In a recent Insider EXCLUSIVE, I tested how paddletail action compares based on hook weight. Different weights and sizes of hooks can have...

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Underwater Experiment: Lure Action Based On Hook Weights

Hook weight and size have a MAJOR impact on lure action. In this underwater experiment, I took two different lures and rigged them on two...

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Top 2 Lure Rigging Mistakes & How To Avoid Them

Don't lose any more fish - it's time to END these common lure rigging mistakes!!! I see advanced anglers make this error all the time...

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Jighead Experiment Leads To Surprising Discovery!

Jighead experiment leads to surprising discovery! Do jigheads actually weigh what they're labeled as? In other words, is a 1/8th oz...

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