seems very long winded to me,and makes the bait unstreamlined on the rig for casting..
i use the tried n tested method of cutting the crab between the eyes to within 1/4" of then back the pass the hook in n out through the now long section of oozing bait secure with elastic.
this gives a streamlined bait that is flowing with scent.

 

You could also try using a hook with a wider gape than a B940.
By using a Big Mouth/Manta, the hook point will stay clear of the bait.
As DINOBOY says, a 3/4 cut through, then open up and elasticate has always done me well...

 

i can see both points,but distance is not really required 90% of the time to get among the hounds up here,even a wide gape hook can get masked by the bait,which is why i guess the 'piggy-back' hook was made....this is just a cheap version of that.

 

I like that idea, I think I will give that one a go actually

 

Nice idea, I'll give it ago this weekend, as my softback crab has a tendecy too slide down the shank...

 

varivas piggybacks, great for crab (but I puncture them with a bait needle to get the juices flowing) big sandeel and squid baits. Just impale on the spike and bind on

 

I like to see people coming up with cheap and simple solutions to problems, well done that man!

 

good idea, but I would bend those spikes upwards (the direction of the hook) after impaling the crab. Shy fish tend to mouth the bait first and if they feel the sharp edge of those spikes you can kiss goodbye to them taking the bait.

 

That looks a bloody good idea to me,dont see how it makes it less streamlined,its not actually making the bait thicker at all. Might just give it a go. Good one.:clap::clap:

 

I'd rep you but - must spread some rep around blah blah. Nice one. thanks for sharing.

 

thanks for the replies,forgot to add this is an ideal way of fishing whole squid,jus nick the squid a couple of inch's down from the tail,impale the tale section,fold the spikes down and whip on,provides plenty of movement to the main body of the squid,and paper clips are so cheap it's untrue.:thumbs:

 

had never seen this idae before it looks good to me also.good on you for sharing it.

 

good idea, but I would bend those spikes upwards (the direction of the hook) after impaling the crab. Shy fish tend to mouth the bait first and if they feel the sharp edge of those spikes you can kiss goodbye to them taking the bait.

exactly what i was thinking but the spikes could be a lot shorter and still work. would work for all bulky baits.

 

...and paper clips are so cheap it's untrue.:thumbs:

Get them 'free' from work by the box load... :spiteful:

 

Used do the same sort of thing with a piece of nylon
tied above the hook onto the snood line
Just tie the nylon into the crab and it forms a loop
Nice idea though

 

good idea, but I would bend those spikes upwards (the direction of the hook) after impaling the crab. Shy fish tend to mouth the bait first and if they feel the sharp edge of those spikes you can kiss goodbye to them taking the bait.

i see your point,but considering the point of the hook is well exposed they would feel that also,the spikes in the pic are demo purpose only,you would shorten to suit.
on the shy fish,i have'nt come across a shy hound yet :huh:

 

cant see the point mate but good effort though..:thumbs:

you should match the bait size to the hook used.if your masking the hook point on a 4/0 kamasan then go up a hook size,use a wider gaped hook or use a smaller bait.if a huge lump of crab is hanging off the back of the hook it wont cast as well, and fish wont find the hook point.IMO.

 

Is that a mitten crab?

 

cant see the point mate but good effort though..:thumbs:

you should match the bait size to the hook used.if your masking the hook point on a 4/0 kamasan then go up a hook size,use a wider gaped hook or use a smaller bait.if a huge lump of crab is hanging off the back of the hook it wont cast as well, and fish wont find the hook point.IMO.

it cast's just as well,and fish find the hook point alot easier than 'stepping up' a size to fit the bait,this is an ideal way of presenting spider crab,as i said earlier,distance up this way is not an issue when fishing for hounds.
but that's my opinion,those who want to try it will not be disappointed,and those 'big hitters' worried about their 'distance' and 'stream lined bait' can leave it,that way they still look good 'on the beach' flinging their little worm 150 yards lol:huh:

 

I will give it ago but will be after the smallest papr clips I can find so they'll fit through smaller hook eye's.

I leave a 2-3mm tag when I tie hooks on and fish lug as it acts in the same way and sticks into the worm and keeps inn place. Certain knots leave the tag end pointing up to the swivel which allows the worm to be easily slid on but snags on the tag end if pulled back down.

 

I will give it ago but will be after the smallest papr clips I can find so they'll fit through smaller hook eye's.

I leave a 2-3mm tag when I tie hooks on and fish lug as it acts in the same way and sticks into the worm and keeps inn place. Certain knots leave the tag end pointing up to the swivel which allows the worm to be easily slid on but snags on the tag end if pulled back down.

ah!the 'grinner' knot....a good choice for worm,strong knot also:thumbs:

 

Would rather spend the time it takes to fanny about with the paper clip actually fishing, but as said, good effort!

 

Would rather spend the time it takes to fanny about with the paper clip actually fishing, but as said, good effort!

i suggest that's probably best in your case,after all it is a delicate and time consuming operation that needs a very technical mind and dainty nimble fingers :roll1:....only joking m8:whistling

 

Just saying, bit time consuming when you could have a bait in the water!

 

Just saying, bit time consuming when you could have a bait in the water!

depends on how you do things...
1.my rigs are tied and ready to go before hitting the beach,if one hook needs doing then it takes a few seconds,a minute at most.
how many baits can you get in the water in one minute.
2.when i freeze crab i tend to de-shell and whip it there and then,even if i did'nt i bet i could get my crab on the hook and in the water before most people.
so i really don't see your point in this 'time' thing,more so if you have'nt tried the idea,in fact until you try it i can't see how you can comment on it being a time waster...unless you have trouble getting your paper clip straight.:whistling

and to the person who left a negative comment...be a man next time and sign it,to leave it because you view this as a useless time wasting idea is bloody childish....grow up.