Originally Posted By: eyeFISH

Tension is still transmitted thru the spoon during the battle, but eliminating the direct spoon-butt-to-hook connection does a lot to minimize the direct leverage on the hook shank when all that shakin' is going on.

I would try making the entire connection at the head of the spoon and see what you think.
Put a lure flipper or similar for a "kite tail" on the tail if the spoon needs it to help it swim (bet it doesn't).

If the connection to the fish does not have to go through the spoon at all, it's advantage fisherman.
The weight and mass are still there but he can't shake directly against the spoon and the spoon can't "tread water" during the fight.
The "tread water" issue would be of greater concern when using large wobblers like Clancy and Alvin.

I first tested my bead chain spoon lashup in 1999 on the lower Deschutes. Black oxide Mor-Tac #3, if I recall correctly.
It was an average fish and a happy day as the plan came together.
Looks weird in the tackle box but looks awesome swimming.

In my mind's eye, I see the spoon being bumped out of the way during the attack, revealing the surprise underneath.
The hook should also move (pendulum) toward the direction of the attack, if pressure is coming to bear on the bead chain.

Not for the average joe, well at least not until Brad's starts putting them in blister packs.

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