Underwater Prawn USA Analysis [Weedless Hooks VS. Jigheads]
- By: Tony Acevedo
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You won’t want to miss this underwater Prawn USA analysis!
I was curious to see how the Prawn USA behaved underwater when rigged on weedless hooks vs. jigheads.
Do the hooks you choose have an impact on lure action?
Let’s find out!!
Underwater Prawn USA Analysis [VIDEO]
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The two types of hooks used in this demonstration are a typical open-faced jighead and a weedless hook.
Hoss Football Jighead
Hoss Football Jigheads have the hook exposed when rigged with any type of soft plastic lure.
The first thing you’ll notice is every time the lure lands on the bottom, it stays upright.
It won’t flip on its side or upside down because of that football-style weight on the end.
Also, the presentation overall is very clean with an easy glide up and fall back down to the bottom.
With the weight at the front of the rig, it falls pretty much straight down each time.
Hoss Weedless Football Jighead
Hoss Weedless Football Jigheads are weedless hooks that have the same football weights attached at the front but they are free to swing back and forth.
Similarly, as with the Hoss Football Jighead, the Hoss Weedless Football Jighead keeps the lure upright on the bottom.
The presentation is slightly different though.
It is a bit more erratic as you bounce it along the bottom.
Something else to take note of is the lure’s position as the rig comes to rest on the bottom.
The hook shank keeps the lure raised off of the bottom which causes the tail to wiggle more in the current.
If a fish is cruising along and notices the shrimp’s tail sticking off the bottom, it will have no choice but to strike!
Final Thoughts & Conclusions
Overall, the action on both hook styles was very similar.
Both lures fall gradually and sit upright on the bottom.
It seems that the Hoss Weedless Football Jigheads have slightly more action and move more erratically as they are bounced along.
Another major takeaway is one is weedless and the other is not.
Depending on your surroundings and the structure you’re fishing, you need to choose the right hooks.
If you’re fishing tight to hard structure like docks, rocks, etc., then the weedless hook is the best application.
If you’re fishing open flats or sandy bottom, the exposed jighead is a reliable option.
When you’re lures aren’t rigged on the right hooks, you’ll end up spooking fish or losing gear.
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Good info. I like the way the weedless jig helps the Power Prawn to sit up when on the bottom. Will definitely need to add them to the tackle box.
Thank you for the great feedback Steven!
Great video — I didn’t realize with the weedless footballs for rigging you only put the shrimp lure on halfway like that to leave some room for the lure to sit upright on the bottom. I’m curious is this rigging with weedless footballs the same for inshore and nearshore/offshore? All this time I’ve been rigging the eye of the hook AND whole eye of the football through the shrimp lure.
Thank you for the great feedback Matt!
Yes it can be rigged either way. I know Luke prefers to have the shrimp pushed up tight to the weight and has had a lot of success nearshore doing that. I have caught plenty of fish with it rigged so the weight can wobble and give a little bit of a different presentation. Really depends on what the fish prefer!
Thanks for the tips. Gonna be using the power prawn more with summer ending and spring churning up.
You’re welcome Dylan!
Great video Tony!! Thanks for sharing this information.
Thanks Bobby!
Good stuff Tony, I have been using the Hoss weedless on both the Power Prawn USA & the OG Power Prawn and was wondering how they looked underwater.
Thanks Lance!
As usual, great vid Tony!
Thanks David!
Great video. Thanks
You’re welcome Jeff!
Interesting for sure. Appreciate the how-to videos. What I was looking for when I join up. I’ve been disappointed.
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Awesome thank you for the great feedback Ed!
Your video will help people put fish on the end of their line. Presentation means heaps. But…What’s good about a flawless presentation to a fish that isn’t going to feed? A full Snook doesn’t eat. I’d like to know the best times to target a hungry Snook. SaltStrong has so much information out there I don’t know if this has been addressed or is yet to be addressed.
Thank you for the great feedback! I would pay attention to the feeding times on smart fishing tides. The end and start of a tide cycle tends to be an ideal time as well.