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How to Rig a Brush Hog

Brush Hogs are plastic bait lures resembling mutated creatures that are popular with anglers. There are various rigging techniques that work well with Brush Hog lures and no one technique is the only correct one. Many anglers find success by rigging the Brush Hog with the easy Texas Rig.

Things You'll Need

Hook
Brush hog
3/0 wide-gap rubber worm hooks (4/0 for large Brush Hogs)
Line
5/16 oz. bullet weights (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Position a 3/0 hook's point in the center of the Brush Hog lure. The weight of the line and the size of the Brush Hog will also determine what hook size is used, making the hook size changeable. If the hook overpowers the Brush Hog, downsize the hook.
- 2
  Run the hog with 12 lb. line if you use the soft Baby Brush Hog creature bait. However, if you are using a larger Brush Hog, a heavier line is suggested.
- 3
  Screw in 5/16 oz. bullet weights. These well keep the lure's head down to avoid snags. Some anglers prefer to fish without the weights and to skip the lure across the top of the water or directly beneath the surface. Many anglers have found success with the weightless technique.

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