Spreader hooks? How to tie the line?

[sidekick10121]

What kind of knot it used on a spreader. I bought a cheaper ct one and the hooks are already dull because of the white fish bones in the top of their mouth. They won't even hold a point with a stone. Time for better hooks. Any recs on pound test of line to use?

[Mako]

I always use a simple clinch knot with 8lb flouro. Spend a little extra on good hooks and they will be sharp and wont bend. Never have a problem this way. I like to hook all 3 minnows differently so I know they will sit different on bottom ensuring some visibility no matter how the spreader sits

Mako

[FSHN 247]

I was always taught to use a higher test line or something more ridged in order to keep the
hooks pointing straight out from one another....obviously avoiding tangle ups.
Hooks...not sure.

FSHN 247
Jay

[Sauce]

I was always taught to use a higher test line or something more ridged in order to keep the
hooks pointing straight out from one another....obviously avoiding tangle ups.
Hooks...not sure.

FSHN 247
Jay

+1. And the stout line will transmit the bit quicker to your tip-up.

You want the hook to be almost upside down. Snell know should do it.

[sidekick10121]

Thanks guys. I was thinking my 15 pound seaguar bass leader and some good ol gamagatsus. I love those hooks for specs. So sharp

[Sauce]

Thanks guys. I was thinking my 15 pound seaguar bass leader and some good ol gamagatsus. I love those hooks for specs. So sharp

Go 20#.

I have had some in the past that were tied with coated wire - only 1 /12 - 2 inches. They were my favourite! And you can bend them up.

[Legend Boats]

FSHN 247 nailed it on the head. I do this setup for blue channel catfish with a 3-way swivel. I tie a lighter line for my sinker and heavier line for my hook. The heavier set line will allow my bait to stand out straighter.

Henry Nguyen

[fisherboy]

Go 20#.

I have had some in the past that were tied with coated wire - only 1 /12 - 2 inches. They were my favourite! And you can bend them up.

totally go heavy with line - snell - gam's or vmc