{"product_id":"dough-bait-hook-size-14-6-pack","title":"Creek Life #14 Spring Keeper Dough Bait Hooks 6-Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreek Life Lure Co. #14 Spring Keeper Dough Bait Hooks give soft dough something to grip. A built-in spring wraps around the hook shank to help retain the bait during casting and while it soaks, rather than relying on the dough alone to hold its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from high-carbon steel and supplied in a six-pack, these small hooks are intended for trout, panfish, and other small species that take dough bait. Pair them with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creeklifelureco.com\/products\/natural-dough-bait-grannys-fishing-flour\"\u003eCreek Life Granny's Fishing Flour\u003c\/a\u003e or another suitable soft dough bait.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Creek Life Lure Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: spring keeper dough bait hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook size: #14.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 6 hooks per pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-carbon steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBait retention: built-in spring around the shank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended uses: dough bait presentations for trout and panfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRigging and Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare your dough according to its instructions, then press a compact portion around the spring keeper. Work the bait into the spring while leaving the hook point and enough gap clear for the hook to engage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse only as much dough as the small hook can carry without burying the point. The spring helps retain soft bait, but bait texture, current, casting force, and soak time still affect how long it stays in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a float presentation, set the bait at the depth where fish are feeding and use a smooth cast to avoid dislodging it. Watch for subtle float movements and check the bait after missed bites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor bottom fishing in a slow creek or deeper pocket, choose a weight suited to the current and cast gently. Let the rig settle, maintain enough line contact to notice a take, and replace dough as it softens or breaks down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove leftover dough after fishing, clean the spring and hook, and let them dry before storage. Inspect the point and spring for damage, and keep sharp hooks in a secured tackle compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creek Life Lure Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51021413875931,"sku":"sku-50762053976295","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/5320\/7003\/files\/20250305_111754_1.jpg?v=1793658988","url":"https:\/\/www.reelfishcartel.com\/products\/dough-bait-hook-size-14-6-pack","provider":"ReelFishCartel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}