dekmak

Guys, does anyone have any suggestions on how to rig an Ilander with a circle hook and to keep it tournament legal. I had "heard" the way we were doin, by placing the hook in front of the lure isn't tournament legal and I cannot get a clear answer on this. Does anyone have any suggestions for the dilemna? I can rig plenty naked but would like to keep some options open...

Thanks

labuc

I am not aware that placing the hook in front of the lure isn't tournament legal....this is how we usually do it, and allow a long drop-back. I've seen some crews using larger circles (11/0 and bigger) inside a horse ballyhoo just like the J-hook rig. They use a light drag setting and have been having some success. Good luck

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dryhydro

The IGFA website has all the rules to possibly answer your questions,from rigging to gaff lengths.

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hookup1

I asked the MA500 and WMO tournament directors the same question. Here is IGFA's response.

From: Jason Schratwieser
To: jmotsko289@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 4:41 PM
Subject: circle hooks


Jim,

Circle hooks may be rigged in front of bait or bait/lure combos as long as the distance from the bait and the hook is no more than one hook’s length.

Best regards,

Jason Schratwieser
Conservation Director
International Game Fish Association
300 Gulf Stream Way
Dania Beach, FL33004
954-924-4320
www.igfa.org

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