Top 2 Lures To Rig On Mustad Weighted Grip Pin Hooks
- By: Tony Acevedo
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If you’ve ever struggled rigging a Z-Man lure on an Owner TwistLock hook…
Or if you’ve ever torn up a lure trying to rig it on a Mustad Weighted Grip Pin hook, then this video is for you!
Mustad Weighted Grip Pin hooks are great hooks to rig your lures weedless, but they’re only great for some lures.
They can easily tear up lures that are made out of a softer material, so in this video, you’ll learn my top two favorite lures to use with these hooks.
Check it out below!
2 Lures To Rig On Mustad Grip Pin Hooks [VIDEO]
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Since the weight needs to go through the lure, Mustad Weighted Grip Pin hooks are best for lures that are made out of a really tough material.
Namely, lures that are made out of Z-Man’s ElaZtech material or TPE.
These lures include:
- Any of the Z-Man lures (like the Slam Shady)
- Power Prawn
- ChaseBaits Flick Prawn
You can also get away with rigging standard soft plastics, like the Alabama Leprechaun, on these hooks, but you need to be careful because they aren’t as tough.
And a final note about using Grip Pin hooks: go a little heavier on the weight if you’re using a Z-Man or TPE lure because those materials are more buoyant.
If I’d normally use a 1/16 oz. weight in the shallows for a standard soft plastic, I’d step it up to a 1/8 oz. weight when using a buoyant lure with a Grip Pin.
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Have any questions about them?
Let me know down in the comments!
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Tony, I have experienced tearing when using soft plastics and pushing the bait over the weight. I now take the hook and go underneath the bait and push the hook through from the bottom out through the front of the plastic. Then, I remove the hook and push the eye of the hook through the hole entering from the bottom and out the front. This way it keep me from sliding the bait over the weight.
@Tony, I use similar hooks, and on the softer plastics, I start to rig the same as you, but after pushing the hook-point through the nose, I pull it back out, then run the eye of the hook through the bottom of the nose, and through the front (like, in reverse). This prevents the weight from damaging the nose. Try it on the less tough plastics, I think you’ll really like the limited damage it causes (the only difference is, you have to rig the lure on the hook before tying). I get a few ready the night before.
Just noticed it’s already been discussed. 🤦🏼♂️
Tony, with the Power Prawns (or any artificial shrimp), do you prefer a jig head so they sink head first or do they do fine with a weighted worm hook like these Mustads?
Hey James! I’ll use the weighted hook if i’m doing more of a slower retrieve or finesse presentation in shallow water (less than 3 ft) Jig heads I will use if i want a faster retrieve or fishing a little deeper (3ft or more)
I Try to keep it simple. Twist locks with everything except Zman and Power Prawn, which get Mustads
Same here!
Could you wipe something slick on the weight, such as one of the scents ?
It definitely does help if there is some type of oil based scent on the lure or put some on the hook.
Hi Tony,
Assuming gulp baits are too soft for this hook?
Hey Rick!
Yes Gulp baits tear very easily and I wouldn’t recommend using them with these hooks.
Just saw the other comments! Same idea.
Have you considered making a path for the grip pin hook in the soft baits without running the complete hook through the bait; just make a path with the hook then remove it and insert the eye?
Thats what I do
Hey Erik!
Yes and Ive actually done a video on that as well! The only problem is the hook cant be tied on yet, so if you have to put a new plastic on you would have to cut the hook off.
Tony, Instead of shoving the entire weight on the Mustads thru from the nose of the hook, I figure where it’s coming out the bottom and just push the eye of the hook thru from the bottom after making a smart hole Ruth the hook point first!
Hey Dave,
Yes I have done a video on that as well. It works but only if your hook isn’t tied on to your line yet. Then if you have to put a new plastic on you would have to cut the hook off and re-tie it.
Did you ever try to poke a pitot hole through the nose, then thread it over the eye end to avoid going over the weight and ripping the softer plastics?