Hot shots??

[Eddy C]

I gots some size 70 hot shots to sit in the boat and BS with a couple of old buddies. Haven't been trout fishing in 20 years.
?? I got some small siwash size 8 I think. Should I put a small barrel swivel on the o-ring or just the hook when I change them out. Want to be able to release but I don't want to kill the action.

[Nelly]

Hey EC!
I wouldn't bother with the swivel.

You could be adding an action-dampening load to that plug, resulting in reduced effectiveness.

When Luhr Jensen designs a lure, they do so envisioning a speed range and hook weight. If either of those parameters are exceeded the plug may not operate as intended.

Enjoy those #70 hotshots and good luck on the trout opener this Saturday!

[greenfishnut]

Luhr Jensen Tech report #3 is for hotshots and a free download.

[Robbo]

The treble hook that comes on the size 70 is really small. You'll hook fish on it but you'll miss quite a few also. I would add a small swivel to get the hook back of the plug for better hookups. Or just add a size larger treble hook. As Nelly mentioned you don't want to go crazy with the hook or swivel size as it will mess up the action. Run a couple split shot to get it down and you will hammer trout on that little bastard!

Not that it's hard to hook stocker trout though

[Eddy C]

We hammered em ok lot of fun. Went with a couple old buddies we haven't trout fished together since our kids were little. I'm a hardcore saltwater fisherman. Sometimes I think I get to anal about it. Fishing is supposed to be fun, and this was.
I put # 8 siwash hooks on. I'm going to add the swivels.
I have a 6.5 ' eagle claw featherlight rod and a tiny pfluger levewind. Set it in the rod holder and watch it bend double.

Have fun out there get involed so we can this thing around.

[DuckDog]

What color worked best for you Eddy? Taking my kids out one evening this week. Any help you can give is much appreciated.

[Eddy C]

DuckDog
Orange and Frog worked orange caught the most frog caught the biggest.
For the kids I would use orange......# 8 gamakatsu siwash....#7 barrel swivel
Take pictures of the kiddos they will have a great time