Northwest Fishing Reports

BigbassDez made a point and I wanted to post a thread about it: When I swap the rear treble on my Jointed Cranks from smaller to bigger would it make a difference if I used Red Hooks. I posted on the "Red" subject before but not to this effect. Thinking about swapping all my cranks and poppers to red,..any thoughts?

Not sure if it makes a difference or not, but most people swap the front treble. That way it looks like its bleeding from the gills. Anxious to read some responses.

I swap the treble hooks on most of my crankbaits. I usually put a red one on the front like Chris said in the previous post. Not sure how much of a difference it actually makes, but it is one of those confidence things. I think the real important part of the whole deal is just getting quality hooks onto the crankbait. I like to put Mustad Triple Grips on my baits. They really hold the fish.

I Do the same on all of my cranks , However that joint rapala has a thin back to it's body so only on that crank do i swap out the back trebs .

Im surprized that after all there years those crank still come with such small trebs .. good lil bait ..:batman:

I've been told putting the red hooks on the front will have better hook ups, but if you put it in the back, they'll swat at it.

Lots of people believe in the bleeding bait theory, thus red hooks, I've yet to try it.....

Well I purchased some Red Trebles today and I'm gonna swap out some of my favorite crankbaits and Poppers and see what gives. Curious to see what happens,..hittin Silver Lake Pierce in the AM so we'll see! Thanks guys!

Fish can see red very good so if you feel to change your hooks then do so! Fish look for water displacement more than red. In early spring I use a red keeper hook on my plastics but as it warms up I go with brass. It seams to work that way for me.

Swapped out the front treble on some of my cranks and poppers,..gonna try them next week,..we'll see if it makes a difference in my catch ratio!

brownbomber wrote:Swapped out the front treble on some of my cranks and poppers,..gonna try them next week,..we'll see if it makes a difference im my catch ratio!

Right on BB post your reports I'd like to know if it makes a difference.

Thanks Trent no worries,..not sure if it will but it's fun trying and keeps me in the positive!

How you fish all your cranks makes more of a difference then the color of the hook...

I agree but we have to appeal to the one of the Bass's best source,..eyesight,..so presentaion is a must,..if this helps{wich I'm not sure it even does} then I want to use it!

I swap red for the front only on my lipless cranks seems to work OK But As long as they are sharp the color doesn't make that much of a difference.

Thanks Jake,..I didn't realize that many Anglers swap their trebles!