CornHunka
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I read Ben Garver's post on Oahe and those Mustad Slow Death Hooks really got my attention. I went on the website and watched the video, now I need add them to my tackle box. Anyone know where I can get them around Lincoln or do I need to go to Cabela's in Kearney. I'm heading out on Thursday, so I don't have time to order them online.
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Ben Garver
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They can be tough to come by. They are one of the most popular hooks Mustad has ever made. You might want to try Bass Pro Shops if you are in the Omaha area or scheels in Lincoln might have some too. If you find them buy a bunch. I heard that Mustad is antisipating on being 6 months behind on them. 
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Ben Garver
Bass Pro Shops Pro Staff
I say we work 2 days and fish 5!!!
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Jason Halfen
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I found some last week at Everts Resort on Pool 4. 
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Jason Halfen ~ IDO Pro Staff
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IGOTONE
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We got them at Cabela's last week 
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Shermanator
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Love them!
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CornHunka
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I called Scheel's in Lincoln and the guy just laughed when I asked if they had them. He said they are expecting a shipment later this week, but they sell out just hours after they are stocked. I'm good friends with Glenn at Wolf Tackle out at Havelock and he said he's having trouble getting them, but I'm on the list of people he'll call when they do come in.
Mustad's website has pictures of the hooks, I just might try and bend my own and test them out.
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B Robinson
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I will tell you, if you're headed to the Kearney Cabela's for any reason at all, make sure you call first with your item numbers. That store is the worst at having anything in stock. I'd say 80-85% of everything I get there I have to order in. It's ridiculous.
Aside from that...I'm anxious to check these hooks out as well. Don't know much about them, but I wanna.
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Brian
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Zachary Fries
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I'm right there with you B
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flatwalter
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Yep, know where you guys are coming from. Went there Tuesday for three specific items and came home with one. Can't believe they don't have a Flicker Shad in the store.
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B Robinson
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Quote:
Can't believe they don't have a Flicker Shad in the store.
I can.
Their stat they like to brag about is that the Kearney store sells more per square foot than any other Cabela's store. That means absolutely nothing to me, other than the fact that you have a small crappy store where you try to cram everything into a very small showroom, but most of the time doesn't carry anything you're looking for anyway.
Ok.....now back to the hooks. What makes these Slow Deaths so special? I'm going to try to find some literature on em.
Which site did you find that video on, 'Hunka?
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Brian
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Ben Garver
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These hooks are unique because of the way they cork screw through the water. They must put off a unique displacment of water that drives walleye and other species NUTS! When I have caught fish using this tactic the walleye absolutely smash the thing. When other guys are feeding a walleye a mile of line to eat a crawler these things will get you hooked up imediately. I was taught how to make these several years ago and have been using them for a while. I really like the new Mustads because of the Ultra Point hooks! 
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Ben Garver
Bass Pro Shops Pro Staff
I say we work 2 days and fish 5!!!
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husker26
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I was lucky enough to go to the Cabelas in Lavista and the guy behind the counter has been spreading them around the fishing dept. in order to keep some in stock. He was saying that guys were coming in and just buying up whatever was on the rack  It must be some kind of hook. So I did grab about 5 packs  and thanked him, I did leave enough for the next guy
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B Robinson
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Was THIS the video you were talking about? Ultra cool!
Now that I've seen em, these look a LOT like these hooks I bought years ago, still have em. They are Eagle Claw hooks that I had a hard time finding, but I believe they were the model L044G. They are bent in a similar fashion, but they are a real fine wire. I'm going to have to hit some water soon and see if I can get em to spin at all.
Anyone else know about/remember these?
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Brian
fishhunter44
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CornHunka
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Yup, Brian, that's the video I was speaking of.
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CornHunka
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I just checked Cabela's website and Slow Death hooks are "in stock" I ordered 10 packages.
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Slow Death Hooks
