Hook
Assist hook
How to fish an assist hook for Jigging, Slow-Pitch Jigging.
Characteristics
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Points
1
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Offset
No
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Barbed
Yes
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Gap
Standard
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Shank
Short
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Weedless
No
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Habitats
Saltwater, Brackish
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Methods
Jigging, Slow-Pitch Jigging
Assist line
Flexible braided cord attaches the hook securely to the jig.
Eye
Metal ring connects the hook firmly to the braided assist cord.
Point
Sharp hook point ensures fast penetration during jigging strikes.
What fish can you catch with an assist hook?
What is an assist hook used for?
An assist hook rides on a cord beside a jig. The fish eats the jig; the assist sticks.
How is an assist hook different from similar gear?
Not a jig hook moulded into lead. Used for jigging and slow pitch jigging. The hook is independent of the jig’s belly.
When should you use an assist hook?
Tie it on slow-pitch and speed jigs when short-striking fish slap the metal and miss a treble.
What problems does an assist hook solve?
It hooks fish that grab the jig and let go before a belly treble can catch.
Assist hook size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 1/0
- 2/0
- 3/0
- 4/0