Pros/Cons Pros Proven design with decades of saltwater success Weedless build runs clean over grass and cover Simple, effective straight-retrieve action Cons Can twist line if retrieved too quickly Limited to one basic wobbling action Why It Stands Out The Johnson Silver Minnows 24K gold-plated finish wobbles with a flash that mimics baitfish, drawing strikes from redfish, snook, seatrout, and more
a man sees not the danger, only the profit." - Mongolian proverb
There are different shapes of Siwash hooks, including straight, offset, Sickle, Big River, or wide gape
Small baits such as pilchards, threadfin herring, and pinfish under 4 inches: 1/0 to 2/0, with 3/0 at the upper end for larger individuals Medium baits including goggle eyes, medium blue runners, and mullet in the 6 to 8 inch range: 4/0 to 6/0 Large baits including big blue runners, large mullet, and other substantial presentations: 7/0 to 8/0, with 9/0 reserved for very large baits targeting trophy-class fish How Do Water Conditions Affect Live Bait Hook Placement