Trying to find a replacement hooks so I can replace the trebles on my other x raps, dose any no what size they are on the xxx cast?
After having an op to get a treble out of my wrist I'm replacing all my lures with single hooks. Check it
Single hooks nowhere near hookup rate..esp in small lures.
Singles more common with big game because of the size of the mouth, bite and strength of hook is a factor. You could try not being such a Muppet (having done it before helps u not do again I spose) and crushing your barbs. Nasty spot there though. Right near the artery. I saw a photo of a guy with a b52 with all three hooks embedded across his face (crew member back swing) and 5 hours from help.
I target big Barra, I would say they have a bigger mouth then any other fish, probably the biggest that would smash a lure.
I got done by the lure wile taking the hook out Of a rat Barra (70-75cm), was still green. It shook it's head and the treble that was free stung me.
I feel that if it was a single hook I would have got it out easyer and not have gotten stung.
In my hobie Island sailing yak
I hit a 4ft mackie just outside the reef somewhere between Sandy Bay and turquoise Bay.
Dragged it in over the outriggers. The thing went bananas.
First treble went right through between my up yours finger and ring finger on my right hand.
I'm right handed
And the fish was still having Grand mal seizure fits.
Summoned everthing in me and pulled the hook back through as i was starting to get pushed into the impact zone
Over the week my hand swelled up like I was wearing a boxing glove.
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Trying to find a replacement hooks so I can replace the trebles on my other x raps, dose any no what size they are on the xxx cast?
After having an op to get a treble out of my wrist I'm replacing all my lures with single hooks. Check it
oh you poor baby , now you know how the fish feels ..........
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In my hobie Island sailing yak
I hit a 4ft mackie just outside the reef somewhere between Sandy Bay and turquoise Bay.
Dragged it in over the outriggers. The thing went bananas.
First treble went right through between my up yours finger and ring finger on my right hand.
I'm right handed
And the fish was still having Grand mal seizure fits.
Summoned everthing in me and pulled the hook back through as i was starting to get pushed into the impact zone
Over the week my hand swelled up like I was wearing a boxing glove.
yeah man, it sucks a big 1. Sometimes you just can't help it. I've never had any injurys from fish other then Barra, they always seam to cause me damage with all there spines!
I'm still recovering from the treble in the arm. It went threw a nerve and hooked under the tendon, so my index finger and thumb were completely numb, but I've now got the feeling of pins and needles, so I gather it's coming back.
cause of that I'm now trying to run barbless single hooks.
Yeah that's what I was thinking but right next to the artery... Could even be thru the vein and plugging the holes.... ?? I think if I was going to follow your advice I'd do it outside the emergency entrance and save myself 2hrs.
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Operation?
push it thru another 3mm and you can cut barb off, then pull it out. 
You can see I tiny bit of the hook, the doctor at my local pushed it through but because of the tendon that was as far as he got it. when I came in there was no hook exposed At all.
Got sent to a bigger hospital and the orthopedic guys put me under, took 2 hours to put at together.
All up 3 days in hospital, 14 hours the hook was in my arm for, missed my kite nationals, and had to go straight to work to cover a shift!
barra dont always inhale the lure/ often territorial swipe, head bash. Plus you get a second or third go at hooking.
how often have you hooked a barra just on the head, or on the side of the face.
Yes I know plastics have a single hook, but they rely on the more traditional swallow. Hard bodies and the way they are worked often ilicit a different sort of strike. Thats why they make the lures with trebles. How many gun (i.e. not yourself) barra fishermen do you see using hard bodies with single hooks? Also you will deaden the action of the lure with singles. even putting bigger or different trebles on can have an adverse effect and shange the dynamic of the lure. And what about snag proofing? If you had any time up you would know to crush your barbs, not only for the fish you release, but your own personal safety. Dont believe me, ask a reputable tackle store.
Learn how to handle and release properly. And get your hand of it. 70cm plus is not a rat and welcomed by most fisherman.
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Yeah that's what I was thinking but right next to the artery... Could even be thru the vein and plugging the holes.... ?? I think if I was going to follow your advice I'd do it outside the emergency entrance and save myself 2hrs.
errr there is no way I'd take my own advice anyway.
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Can I ask where?
www.google.com.au/maps/@-22.972125,150.7289896,2095m/data=!3m1!1e3 its owned by the resort so you have to go in on foot/ quad. the feeding times are calculated, there are loads of fish but if the conditions aren't right you wont get a touch
Select to expand quotekemp90 said..myusernam said..
Can I ask where?
www.google.com.au/maps/@-22.972125,150.7289896,2095m/data=!3m1!1e3 its owned by the resort so you have to go in on foot/ quad. the feeding times are calculated, there are loads of fish but if the conditions aren't right you wont get a touch
back of the japs
you get some great Tarpon there.
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Can I ask where?
www.google.com.au/maps/@-22.972125,150.7289896,2095m/data=!3m1!1e3 its owned by the resort so you have to go in on foot/ quad. the feeding times are calculated, there are loads of fish but if the conditions aren't right you wont get a touch
back of the japs
you get some great Tarpon there.
Haha there sure are. On a cloudy day the water is bubbling with them
Select to expand quotekemp90 said..Cobra said...kemp90 said..myusernam said..
Can I ask where?
www.google.com.au/maps/@-22.972125,150.7289896,2095m/data=!3m1!1e3 its owned by the resort so you have to go in on foot/ quad. the feeding times are calculated, there are loads of fish but if the conditions aren't right you wont get a touch
back of the japs
you get some great Tarpon there.
Haha there sure are. On a cloudy day the water is bubbling with them
Hey Kemp keep an eye out for those logs that move.
some crocs get about in the creek as you know. But I wouldn't trust any of that wetland mate.
Select to expand quoteCobra said...kemp90 said..Cobra said...kemp90 said..myusernam said..
Can I ask where?
www.google.com.au/maps/@-22.972125,150.7289896,2095m/data=!3m1!1e3 its owned by the resort so you have to go in on foot/ quad. the feeding times are calculated, there are loads of fish but if the conditions aren't right you wont get a touch
back of the japs
you get some great Tarpon there.
Haha there sure are. On a cloudy day the water is bubbling with them
Hey Kemp keep an eye out for those logs that move.
some crocs get about in the creek as you know. But I wouldn't trust any of that wetland mate.
For sure man. I haven't actually ever seen a croc in the creeks but they are definitely there!
