Assist Hooks

Designers create Assist hooks, often used with jigs, to hang freely and to be lighter than the jig. This configuration increases the hook-up rate by getting into the fish’s mouth before it even reaches the jig. These hooks are frequently used for vertical jigging with heavy jigs. The beauty of fishing with assist hooks is they can help reduce fish mortality. It also increases the chances of a safe release

With the Assist hook, no matter where the point penetrates, the hook is securely fastened to the jig. Finally, the assistant offers a smaller probability of pricking in the gills and thus injuring the fish. Compared to the single hook, the assist again has advantages. Of the two most common assist hooks, the single and the double are the most common.

As single ones, which means that every assist hook end up on its own solid ring. Or the double with a single solid ring that has two assist hooks hanging from it. You can use both types but two single assist hooks in one solid ring perform better. This is because of increased joint ability, meaning that they move more freely! Inline singles have the eye in the same plane as (in line with) the hook point. That way they’ll hang perfectly in line with the lure, not at a right angle to it. Many experts contend that the ratio of fish landed to fish hooked is better with singles than trebles.

Rigging Assist Hooks

Assist Hooks are rigged with a line or chord that inherently has a strength that will absorb the hit. Common materials including Kevlar and Dyneema that are woven and are available in a variety of strengths and thicknesses to pair with hooks. Monofilament should NEVER be used to make assist hooks because they could be rubbed against structure and you just lost a beautiful jig.

The size hook on the Assist Hook in the Image is a 4/0 and it would not be difficult to imagine a 5/0 on it as well. The hooks I normally use are Live Bait Hook with an eye that is straight up and down with the shank and not inclined. Not to sound corny but fishing with assist hooks can be addictive because larger fish are more inclined to inhale the jig. Hookup rates are increased so you have a better shot at catching the largest fish of the day and winning the jackpot.

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