The Stinger Hook

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Күн бұрын

Here is my way of tying stinger hooks for walleye in the Detroit River.
0:00 Intro
0:07 The Stinger Hook
0:30 The Material
1:36 The Tool
2:04 Tying the Stinger
5:35 Thanks for Watching
NOTE: If you are struggling with finding the right bead to line diameter, you can try using a larger knot to prevent it from slipping back through the bead. Whateve your combination, just test it before using on the water. Tight lines!
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@nicksaxbury5337 Жыл бұрын

Coolest thing I've watch in a bit. Just built a jig and tied a whole bunch of these in no time ...thanks again for sharing

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Happy to help.

@lorraineanddeaconbobriedl2754 5 күн бұрын

Love this! I added a tiny seed bead in the loop to keep the bead on

@thegreatlakesfisherman 5 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@glennkrzeminski7539 3 ай бұрын

Dude! I think you just solved my ice fishing dropper rig problems! Thank you for the idea.

@thegreatlakesfisherman 3 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@guyh.4553 Жыл бұрын

Blue Fox, Rooster Tails, and Spin N' Glo's are my go-to lures. Fox & Rooster Tails are my fav's for trout and Foxes & Spin N' Glo's for salmon

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Interesting. Thanks!

@jwm2588 Жыл бұрын

Great video and straight to the point!

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it.

@jaredwojciechowski5850 Жыл бұрын

I use stingers all the time with buzzbaits and spinnerbaits at night. I'll definitely be making these and saving a bunch of money!!!!

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Glad the video was useful!

@19jake23 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tip.

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@deanmarks247 8 ай бұрын

Super slick! I'll definitely try that. Thanks!

@thegreatlakesfisherman 8 ай бұрын

Right-sized bead is key. Appreciate the comment!

@jamesathendune9026 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, ideal in its simplicity! Well done,

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Thank you - I appreciate the comment!

@bigrich6750 Жыл бұрын

I love that. I’m going to use it down here in the salt water on the Gulf Coast. We do a lot of jigging for pompano and other fish. This should help with hook ups.

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment. I'd be interested in knowing if it works for pompano so feel free to check back in! :)

@team-d Жыл бұрын

Genius! Going to try it with weightless flukes for chasing Spots on the blueback herring lakes.

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. I'd be interested to know how it does. Feel free to chime back in with results!

@jwm2588 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing with a fluke.

@chriskourlos4407 Жыл бұрын

Just perfect!❤

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@nicksaxbury5337 Жыл бұрын

Cool video. Love it... I already have all that in my box. Thanks my friend

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Any time!

@user-xq7ri1rk7m 4 ай бұрын

Best video 0n tube . Thanks😊

@thegreatlakesfisherman 4 ай бұрын

Not sure about that, but I’ll take the compliment. Thanks!

@fishingwithshawno Жыл бұрын

Awesome rig. Will work great here in SK!

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Hope it helps!

@644Jim 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video, very insightful. Will be hitting the water soon

@thegreatlakesfisherman 2 ай бұрын

Good luck out there!

@pb-bx1ll Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@rogernull6151 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment!

@bobalong1952 2 ай бұрын

I have made my own stingers for a long time, usually with lighter mono and tying directly to the jig. Now I use 20# flurocarbon and this bead method. Works awesome, thanks for the great video.

@thegreatlakesfisherman 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate the comment!

@lancerudy9934 11 ай бұрын

Great video thanks 😊

@thegreatlakesfisherman 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@stephanmenzel9457 Жыл бұрын

Perfect. Thanks a lot!

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

My pleaseure!

@KayakhacksFishing Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@fishmojo865 Жыл бұрын

I like that you use a heavier line. Keeps the presentation stiff and hanging n the bite zone.

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

It look some experimenting, but the 20lb seems to lay it right on top of the bait. Thanks for the comment!

@brianfeeney9493 Жыл бұрын

Excellent 🎉 ….. Thank You 😊 ✨🎣💫

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@lancerudy9934 Ай бұрын

Awesome thank 😊

@thegreatlakesfisherman Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@rockyraab8290 Жыл бұрын

Dittos on the kudos. Elegant. I might put a tiny drop of super glue on the final overhand knot, OR tie a two-turn uni knot around the main stinger line. It would still slide but be more secure.

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

I haven't had any trouble with them loosening up, but the diameter of the hole in the bead relative to the line diameter is key. Thanks for the comment!

@rockyraab8290 Жыл бұрын

@@thegreatlakesfisherman My concern is that if the overhand knot comes undone, you lose the stinger hook altogether.

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

@@rockyraab8290 Oh I see what you are saying. Certainly a dab of glue would prevent that from happening. I have not had that problem yet, but I suppose it's a possibility.

@opinionatedviewer7730 Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Your design was very helpful to me on my journey. I went with #1 leader sleeves instead of the ball and dipped the loop in plasit-dip. Making it stationary on the hook.

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! I like the flexibility of removing it when switching baits, but to each their own. I can see many instances where a permanent fixture makes sense.

@roonbooks3227 9 ай бұрын

I'd say ,the most important part of this is making damn sure you have the correct size bead so as to NOT pull the knot through the hole in the bead

@thegreatlakesfisherman 9 ай бұрын

Agreed. Conversely, if the hole is too large, you can go with a thicker line. Stiffer line tends to lay the hook on the bait better any how. Thanks for the comment!

@ha8300 Ай бұрын

anything that will help sticking your hands in the minnow water less in early April is a bonus

@thegreatlakesfisherman Ай бұрын

Great point!

@jimpowers2047 Жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Thanks - I appreciate it!

@guyh.4553 Жыл бұрын

Good info! I have wonderes how to do such a thing. Just a fact for you. In the Pacific Northwest, you have to follow very closely what kind of hook you're using. Have to make sure that you have to use a single hook or a treble. If you are going after salmon and steelhead, the hooks have to be barbeless.

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@KurtKulas Жыл бұрын

Nice Vid! What pound line test and bead size did you use?

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The line is Berkely Big Game 20 lb. test. It has a line diametere of .018" or .45mm. I don't have the specific dimensions of that bead, but if the hole diameter of the bead of your choice is between 1-1.25mm, you should be golden. Hope this helps!

@kontarbriggs495 2 ай бұрын

Do you have a link of where you bought the beads from? Looking to start making my own stinger hooks

@thegreatlakesfisherman 2 ай бұрын

I just started using some old beads that I’ve had for years. You’re best off experimenting with line size and bead size as many beads don’t indicate an inside diameter anyway. Just make sure that once you tie the knot, the bead won’t allow it back through.

@CharlieHorse970 Жыл бұрын

Do you put the treble hook through the tail of the bait ?

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

I do not. I used to, but it was affecting the way the bait moved and didn’t look natural. If you use a stiffer line like the 20lb test I mention in the video, the stinger hook will hang right in the strike zone. Just above the tail of your bait.

@CharlieHorse970 Жыл бұрын

@@thegreatlakesfisherman great ! Thanks for getting back, looking forward to trying it out !

@user-nj4bc4pf3c Жыл бұрын

What size of beads are you using?

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

The line is Berkely Big Game 20 lb. test. It has a line diametere of .018" or .45mm. I don't have the specific dimensions of that bead, but if the hole diameter of the bead of your choice is between 1-1.25mm, you should be golden. Hope this helps!

@shelleysimpson6535 3 ай бұрын

Hi! Where did you get your bead and what is the size?

@thegreatlakesfisherman 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, many beads do t specify inner diameter. I just found some I had around the house, but the key is to correlate it to the line size. For Instance, if you’re using 20lb Big Game, the line diameter is .46 mm so the bead diameter should be ~.92 mm. You can always use a slightly larger line (like 30lb.) or use bulkier knot if you get any slippage. Once you find the right combination for the line size you’re using, you’re golden.

@moisnhcrnr 7 ай бұрын

Tried making this with 20 lb test, but it was too small when tying the knot--the bead passed through the knot. Were you using 100 lb test?

@thegreatlakesfisherman 7 ай бұрын

The bead diameter is critical. The diameter should just allow the line to pass through it twice. If it’s much bigger, the knot can get through.

@moisnhcrnr 7 ай бұрын

@@thegreatlakesfisherman Do you know what lb test were you using in this video?

@thegreatlakesfisherman 7 ай бұрын

20lb Big Game

@thegreatlakesfisherman 7 ай бұрын

Don’t see any reason why you can’t go bigger though.

@lancerudy9934 Жыл бұрын

👍

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@menglee6 Жыл бұрын

What is this rig for?

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

We use it for walleye, but it can easily be adapted for many types of fishing.

@Michigandrivenoutdoors 22 күн бұрын

You've never had that over hand knot to come undone wile fighting a fish?

@thegreatlakesfisherman 22 күн бұрын

You have to pair the right bead size with the line. Once I did that, I had no slippage problems.

@williamandjacklynnscott5317 7 ай бұрын

Going to do this. Fish are ripping bodies off the heads or leaving bite marks with no hook ups

@thegreatlakesfisherman 7 ай бұрын

Just make sure the bead diameter is just big enough to get two lines through but no bigger so the knot doesn’t slip through and you are golden. Good luck! It was a game changer for me.

@1959TheBear Жыл бұрын

Vodka bottle empty and tougue is loose, I have set 90% ish of stinger in my fingers, I debar em before I tie one on.

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

When you “tie one on”, are we talking a stinger hook, or Vodka?

@Side85Winder Жыл бұрын

It will work OK for smaller fish, but you get anything serious that bead or overhand knot is going to pop.

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Haven’t had it pop yet. If the bead is the right size for the line, you shouldn’t have any issues.

@glennquagmire1747 Жыл бұрын

Cheap ? Tackle gear is expensive these days 🤐

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

I'll agree with that! But it is relatively cheap compared to buying them already made up. And once you get the jig set up for these and do a few, you can hammer them out pretty fast. And if you tip your hooks with live bait (especially minnows), I have found that you will save on them as well by simply putting the stinger on after the minnow, which prevents them from slipping off. The bead makes removing them a breeze. Here's a link to get 100 #10 treble hooks for $11.99: amzn.to/3oYZqI8

@barrygordon1173 Жыл бұрын

Stingers...for those that don't pay attention...

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Actually, they will catch you some of the fish that bite short, where some of the bait is extending beyond the main hook. Like walleye.

@atiaesolowesterlund 5 ай бұрын

Dude talk way too much just to get to the point…jeeezzz

@thegreatlakesfisherman 5 ай бұрын

This was one of my first videos. I’ve tried to become more efficient with my talking. Thanks for the feedback.

@Al-cynic Жыл бұрын

Deliberately foul hooking fish is considered poor form in most civilized countries.

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Same here. The stinger hook is not designed to foul hook. Rather, it is designed to catch fish that strike short of the main hook.

@thegreatlakesfisherman Жыл бұрын

Same here. The stinger hook is not designed to foul hook. Rather, it is designed to catch fish that strike short of the main hook.

@eggbenedict-gt7mw 5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 not in india bro, where plenty of them are poor, here we snag 21 kg barramundi

@eggbenedict-gt7mw 5 ай бұрын

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