Hook going back into live bait ruining bait

[pingpangdang]

Using 4/0 owner circle hooks through a green backs nose I've found the hook point tends to shift and foul hook the lower jaw reducing live time and natural action of the bait. Even with large greenbacks this often occurs. Could switch to a smaller hook but it may reduce hookups with less circle hook. 4/0 owner live bait j hooks seem physically smaller than the circles of the same size. I have less issues with the js.

To resolve the hook from going back into the fish I will try putting an owner glow beed on the hook to restrict the hook from re hooking the bait. Seen some folks use chopped rubber bands for live bait bass fishing.

Here is a link http://chasintailtv.com/articles/how...-on-your-hooks

[alanw]

I just run my hook up through the roof of the mouth instead of sideways through the nose and problem solved.

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by alanw

I just run my hook up through the roof of the mouth instead of sideways through the nose and problem solved.

Yep same here

[taggermike]

The bead is a good idea. Like other posters said, I've found hooking the baits up thru the nose to be better than across. Mike

[TJones]

1/0 ringed short shank through nose .seldome will it double pin bait . great for yellows , not so sure for Seabass . most peps like huge hooks for wsb . the bait will last hours if needed .

[Harry Hill]

someone posted a video about sewing bait onto the hook, does anyone have that link. It looks to me like the best way to present live bait.

[2-Stix]

Originally Posted by TJones

1/0 ringed short shank through nose .seldome will it double pin bait . great for yellows , not so sure for Seabass . most peps like huge hooks for wsb . the bait will last hours if needed .

2x.
I went from 4/0 circle to 2/0 ringed circle.