Tackle Tactics TT ASSIST HOOKS are useful if your “hook slot” question is really about adding hooks to small hard-body or soft-plastic lures, or replacing damaged hooks.
Technique notes
For no-slot swimbaits, rig with a weighted swimbait hook or ball head to keep the bait straight.
For weedless presentations, thread the bait on a wide-gap hook and bury the point lightly back into the plastic.
For jighead rigs, keep the retrieve steady with occasional pauses to let the tail work.
For assist hooks, use them on jigging or vibe-style lures when fish are short-striking.
When to switch
Switch to a hook-slot bait if you want easier weedless rigging and more consistent hook exposure.
Switch to a jighead if you need more casting distance or a more direct bottom-contact presentation.
Switch to assist hooks if you’re fishing metal vibes, jigging lures, or getting missed strikes on small hard baits.
Switch to a worm hook if you’re rigging conventional soft plastics and need better weedless performance.