Getting Better Results With Assist Hook Jigging

If you've been struggling with dropped fish or snagged lures, switching to assist hook jigging is one of the quickest ways to fix your hook-up rate and save your gear. There was a time when almost every jig you bought came with a massive treble hook hanging off the back, but anyone who's spent time over a deep-water reef knows that those trebles are basically magnets for rocks and debris. Moving to an assist hook setup doesn't just keep you from getting hung up on the bottom; it actually changes the physics of how you catch fish. ...

May 25, 2026 · 7 min · Feldenkris Bowen