This can vary slightly depending on the bait youre trying to mimic, but start by sticking the hook's point directly into the center of the lures face and threading it through about -inch before pushing the tip back out
Today's reel tech is so advanced anglers don't worry about this trade-off
Many saltwater anglers who fish from piers, jetties, and beaches use these for the big marine fish that patrol just off the surfline, like black and red drum, snook, roosterfish, striped bass, and of course, sharks
The Bighopper allows for longer casts than the original Crickhopper and generally increases opportunities for catching larger fish
Thanks Excellent question, Lou