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Mr Mugu · 04-21-2007, 10:03 AM

Way back when...a standard practice when making bait was to use chrome torpedos with treble hooks. Havent seen one of those things in quite awhile.

Dennis · 04-21-2007, 10:18 AM

I use megabaits, and switch out the treble with a J hook.

Ed · 04-22-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Mugu

Way back when...a standard practice when making bait was to use chrome torpedos with treble hooks. Havent seen one of those things in quite awhile.

That brings back memories. I remember using the chrome torpedos with a treble hook on a string of Lucky Joe's at OB pier around 1970. Used to have big schools of bonito go through and hit every hook on the rig. Cool..........

bluesquids · 04-23-2007, 03:07 PM

Thanks for the replys. I think I'm gonna beef up the sabiki rig. Worse case scenario would be it breaking off on a BSB or other fish. I've seen a pic of a sabiki wrapped halibut. Last thing we need is a ban on sabiki's.

BTW- Abu6000 was the old sabiki reel, Friggin handle fell off. Finding parts ain't easy. Andy, think you have one of those...watch out.

Holy Mackerel · 04-23-2007, 05:11 PM

speaking of torpedo weights... I found these at Fred Hall.. the candy catchers booth had them... Although, they were giving them away with a squid jig sabiki, I convinced them to sell a couple to me seperate, as I already had a couple of their sabiki's... A couple months ago, I got taps on my sabiki that didn't stick, I thought maybe they were squirts...?

Couldn't find these on their website, I am sure an email might get them to sell them.

http://www.candycatchers.com/

As you can see they are 4oz, the same as a regular torpedo weight... I painted them white, as they come in silver...

04-21-2007, 10:18 AM	#2
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	I use megabaits, and switch out the treble with a J hook. __________________ Hmmmm.....

04-23-2007, 03:07 PM	#4
bluesquids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jamul, CA Posts: 243	Thanks for the replys. I think I'm gonna beef up the sabiki rig. Worse case scenario would be it breaking off on a BSB or other fish. I've seen a pic of a sabiki wrapped halibut. Last thing we need is a ban on sabiki's. BTW- Abu6000 was the old sabiki reel, Friggin handle fell off. Finding parts ain't easy. Andy, think you have one of those...watch out. __________________ Thanks, bluesquids

04-21-2007, 10:03 AM	#1
Mr Mugu Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Malibu Posts: 48	Way back when...a standard practice when making bait was to use chrome torpedos with treble hooks. Havent seen one of those things in quite awhile.

04-23-2007, 05:11 PM	#5
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	speaking of torpedo weights... I found these at Fred Hall.. the candy catchers booth had them... Although, they were giving them away with a squid jig sabiki, I convinced them to sell a couple to me seperate, as I already had a couple of their sabiki's... A couple months ago, I got taps on my sabiki that didn't stick, I thought maybe they were squirts...? Couldn't find these on their website, I am sure an email might get them to sell them. http://www.candycatchers.com/ As you can see they are 4oz, the same as a regular torpedo weight... I painted them white, as they come in silver...