A couple years ago i started using a Fluke Stick on Texas and Carolina rigs. Got a six pounder at Eufaula on one Texas rigged in practice for a tournament.

Last year i decided to play around with one Neko rigged. But frugal, or cheap, me used what i had. No 50 cent special weights or hooks.

i had some tiny screws in my tool box. Found sticking a hole in end of Fluke Stick with an ice pick then screwing it in was easy. Stayed through several fishk did not get thrown out. i rig about ten ahead of a tournament.

And i used either a #1 weedless hook or a straight-shanked #1 Gamakatsu hook I had in my tackle box.

That worked for a 6 pounder at Hartwell last April in the Potato Creek tournament.

I do put a ring around the Fluke |Stick – they are tough and hold up a long time.

I got on pattern for two-pound spots at Hartwell and i could land three or four on one Fluke Stick before getting out another one!

Try it, you might like it. And if you want to spend more, buy the special hooks and leads.

if you can see, the #4 1/2 inch screws are about 1/64 ounce. #6 3/8 inch screws are about 1/32 ounce. The #6 are longer and thinner, so easier to insert.

I may try the thicker hooks in practice, but light wire hooks make hook ups easy. But i throw them on medium-fast action St Croix rods and 14-pound Sunline, so i worry i need a stronger hook