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"The Secret" gold spoon failure
Posted on 5/27/17 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 5/27/17 at 4:01 pm
The hook pulled out the weld to the spoon body. Lost a solid 28-30" red at the side of the kayak as a result.
This is the second time this has happened to me this year. Any other suggestions for weedless gold spoons?
This is the second time this has happened to me this year. Any other suggestions for weedless gold spoons?
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Posted on 5/27/17 at 4:08 pm to TheCurmudgeon
Doesn't that chap your arse? 
Posted on 5/27/17 at 4:20 pm to TheCurmudgeon
Start using sprites
Posted on 5/27/17 at 4:23 pm to rsbd
I have inly used johnson gold spoons. Never had any issue
Posted on 5/27/17 at 4:50 pm to Bullredbf
I use Johnson spoons exclusively and never had that issue.
Posted on 5/27/17 at 4:53 pm to TheCurmudgeon
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The hook pulled out the weld to the spoon body.
I know a lot of spoons are made this way but it sure seems like a poor design. seems like you could use a longer shank on the hook and attach it at the tie on point.
Posted on 5/27/17 at 5:16 pm to TheCurmudgeon
Unless you need true weedless, stop using spoons altogether. Spot Remover is so much better.
Posted on 5/27/17 at 5:18 pm to TheCurmudgeon
I never had that problem with a Johnson Gold or Black spoon.
ETA; Do yall tie a swivel about 8-10" away from the spoon? I do, I find it keeps your line from getting twisted.
I use my main line which is normally 14# Cajun Line then a small barrel swivel, then a 30lb mono leader, then the spoon. I find I have way less break offs and backlashes.
ETA; Do yall tie a swivel about 8-10" away from the spoon? I do, I find it keeps your line from getting twisted.
I use my main line which is normally 14# Cajun Line then a small barrel swivel, then a 30lb mono leader, then the spoon. I find I have way less break offs and backlashes.
This post was edited on 5/27/17 at 5:21 pm
Posted on 5/27/17 at 5:29 pm to TheCurmudgeon
Aqua dream spoons. You can replace the hooks on them. There is a little screw that holds it in place. The "weedless" wire can be replaces as well. I think they sell them in kits so you can get a bunch of color options.
Posted on 5/27/17 at 7:02 pm to KG6
I used to throw 1/8 spoons and it would break all the time. I think they were Johnson.
Posted on 5/27/17 at 10:05 pm to CHEDBALLZ
I use a Johnson sprite w, split ring, barrel swivel, then mono. They've fricked up the weed guard, but I've never had them break the hook off the spoon.
I have had them straighten the hook on 1/8 oz spoons. Too small.
I have had them straighten the hook on 1/8 oz spoons. Too small.
Posted on 5/27/17 at 11:05 pm to TheCurmudgeon
Always used Johnson 3/4 oz. for 20 years - never had that happen.
Posted on 5/28/17 at 4:35 am to TigrrrDad
I love the wobble right spoons. Find I catch more fish on them than a regular spoon
Posted on 5/28/17 at 7:27 am to TheCurmudgeon
I use the Secretand have never had a problem with them. The weedless wire does tend to break off after a couple big reds. However, this weekend I finally switched over to an inline spinner and might not look back. It did great in the grass as well.
This post was edited on 5/28/17 at 7:28 am
Posted on 5/29/17 at 1:37 pm to LSU_Smash_the_West
I love Wob-L-rites, I fished one several times this weekend since we had 4 others fishing with live shrimp. Caught 8- 10 trout, 5 reds, and hooked up to either a bull red or a jack that broke my line. Just wish they were easier to find, I usually load up when I find them at bait shops.
Posted on 5/29/17 at 5:22 pm to Mmackl1
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I love Wob-L-rites, I fished one several times this weekend since we had 4 others fishing with live shrimp. Caught 8- 10 trout, 5 reds, and hooked up to either a bull red or a jack that broke my line. Just wish they were easier to find, I usually load up when I find them at bait shops.
I order mine off EBay. I can't find them at the big box stores anymore
Posted on 5/29/17 at 7:40 pm to TheCurmudgeon
I gave up one weedless gold spoons for this very reason. Switched over to inline spinners.
Posted on 5/29/17 at 7:41 pm to TigrrrDad
quote:Unfortunately, I had it happen twice within a couple weeks of each other.
Always used Johnson 3/4 oz. for 20 years - never had that happen.
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