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Last trip out I lost a decent fish on the FS Mullet 105. At the time I could see that the hook had bent but I only had a quick look with the head-torch in pitch black darkness before changing lures to keep on fishing, so I didn't really take in the level of damage.
Tonight I got round to checking (and changing) the hooks. Here are some before and after pics.
Before...

Yep, it's true - the Feed Shallow hooks are made of cheese. Ok, so it was a pretty decent fish, and ok I was probably horsing it in before it was ready, but even so I was surprised to see how mis-shapen they'd become. Note that there isn't that much rust on them, they're just soft...
And after changing the hooks. Good to go again!
I've gone for some heavier gauge wire this time - Owners, but I can't remember what type. But they should do the trick. Here's hoping I get to find out...! :thumbsup:
Tonight I got round to checking (and changing) the hooks. Here are some before and after pics.
Before...
Yep, it's true - the Feed Shallow hooks are made of cheese. Ok, so it was a pretty decent fish, and ok I was probably horsing it in before it was ready, but even so I was surprised to see how mis-shapen they'd become. Note that there isn't that much rust on them, they're just soft...
And after changing the hooks. Good to go again!
I've gone for some heavier gauge wire this time - Owners, but I can't remember what type. But they should do the trick. Here's hoping I get to find out...! :thumbsup: