[Chris-Chris]

Hey Guys

In the last month I’ve seen two fishing shows were during underwater video of trolled live baits - I noted that the stinger hook was dangling in the water behind and under the bait…

I always stick the stinger hook (usually a treble) in the back portion of the bait.

Does anybody use a dangling stinger hook and if so what are the advantages



Thanks guys

Chris

 

[capnrik]

I use a stinger hook when I troll dead bait for kingfish....I build em with wire and 7/0 hooks, and I always let the stinger dangle. If I am trolling ballyhoo, I never use a stinger....but if I am using ballyhoo, I'm after a fish that swallows...

 

[haparks]

glad to know--im always learning

 

[country7]

i almost always use a stinger when snapper fishing, just habit i guess but i always hook it in the tail, with hardtails also

 

[Toledo]

We troll a lot of live baits about 5-6" long. I let a stinger hang free for the short strike. I also feel that attaching it limits the baits free swimming action.