Popping cork question

General Fishing Discussion
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What style does everyone prefer? The already set up “Cajun Thunder” or do you make your own? I’ve been using the Cajun Thunders and have done decent in the past. Does anyone use both regularly and if so is one better to use over the other in certain conditions?

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When I use them, I like the ones that have a concave top and the brass weights on the bottom. The top makes more noise on the surface when you “pop” it.

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I like this one…http://www.louisianasportsman.com/pics/p1272056008.jpg
like DFreedom said, plus the cable is ‘titanium’ and is a little more durable.
Titanium in quotes because I am not sure if it is really titanium, it is flexible and strong. I have caught fish with it right next to the cajun thunder cheaper ones and did just as good. More technique that having a higher end rig.

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Titanium is good because it is less prone to kink. No other reason.

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Originally posted by joseph69

I like this one…http://www.louisianasportsman.com/pics/p1272056008.jpg
like DFreedom said, plus the cable is ‘titanium’ and is a little more durable.
Titanium in quotes because I am not sure if it is really titanium, it is flexible and strong. I have caught fish with it right next to the cajun thunder cheaper ones and did just as good. More technique that having a higher end rig.

I use nothing else. it so nice not having bent wires. If you get one of these you will likely never go back.

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Whats the best hook style to use with popping corks?

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I use a circle.

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Eagle claw 85 2/0 or 3/0, is what i use. I do not like circle hooks b/c I grew up mostly worm fishing for large mouths and cant not set the hook. ive been using these eagle claws in the salt ever since i can remember, probably my entire life.

http://www.wholesaleoutdoors.com/product/eagle-claw-classic-plain-shank-hooks-150014-1.htm?variations=562801?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=150014-578482&gclid=CjkKEQjw5-OdBRDW3ceD9fL0r4QBEiQAW7htXcaYayfnMPIR3X7bzCoEcALVCcpXZoCCuo3STT-mH6Hw_wcB

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MarshScraper, a number 1 kahle hook is fantastic under a float

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I like a small kahle hook too for live shrimp, or a thin gold wire hook both for shrimp and mud minnows. My favorite popping cork is a Thunder Chicken, it seems to out fish the others.

Capt. Larry Teuton
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Originally posted by Cracker Larry

I like a small kahle hook too for live shrimp, or a thin gold wire hook both for shrimp and mud minnows. My favorite popping cork is a Thunder Chicken, it seems to out fish the others.

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Larry Never heard of a Thunder Chicken and I can’t find anything online. Hope this isn’t some kind of joke and I’m searching for a thunder chicken.

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No joke, and google found it first try for me.

http://www.goldenislesfishing.com/tc.htm

Bass Pro Shop and almost every tackle shop around Savannah sells them.

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Cracker Built Custom Boats

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Thanks for the info, I’ve been using circle hooks but miss a lot of bites. I think I’m going to switch to a kale hooks.

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Sea Hunt xp19
Yamaha 115

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Originally posted by jimmyaadams

Eagle claw 85 2/0 or 3/0, is what i use. I do not like circle hooks b/c I grew up mostly worm fishing for large mouths and cant not set the hook. ive been using these eagle claws in the salt ever since i can remember, probably my entire life.

X2 on the Eagle Claw 085. I prefer the 084 (bronze), if the fish has to have it they rust away faster. All I ever use in saltwater. For a circle I like the L702 circle seas 1/0-3/0.

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Originally posted by bmarvil

What style does everyone prefer?..

</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>Free ones. They all work but, catching a fish on a popping cork that some other guy has left as ‘trash’ is my favorite. I pick up two or three per season and that is more than enough to keep me fishing year after year.

Hooks: Vanadium bait hooks size 6 or 8.

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“Billy Bay”…because you can adjust the depth easily.

John

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I was about to say… No love for Lowcountry Lightning? I worked hard on that thing haha!

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