Soft Tako input neeeded

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I use the large size(110gm/3.8oz) for Lings. The first thing I do is remove the treble hook behind the head. Then I add an assist hook(like you would put on a butterfly jig) to sit between the tentacles. Attach the assist hook to the bend in the original hook and down through the soft taco body. In the photos you can see two variations. One has the original hook as well as the assist hook. If I am going to add a dropper loop above the soft taco, then I cut off the barb on the original hook and bend the end down into the bait. On the dropper loop I add a shrimp fly or even the smallest 25gm/.88oz soft taco. I coat it with Unibutter. Beta at Charkbait in Huntington Beach told me about adding the assist hook. He said it is good for Calico's in the kelp. I haven't tried that yet. I've just used them jigging and banging the bottom for Lings, Cabs and Rockfish. I decided to try these because of all the Octopi that have been regurgitated out from the Lings. Seems like Octopus are what they love to eat. If I'm not getting bit, I'll switch over to 6 1/2" Big Hammers on a heavy jig head.