Use them all of the time. Many captains locally use them too. They have more action than a regular diamond jig, they make for easy release and to me....... just stronger connection between you and the fish overall.
I use assist hooks on Spanko Jigs, OMT Butterflys, CMT Diamonds and several of our own designs. I use a glow hook as well, which on some days can make a difference in the bite.
Its not new, Mike on The Renegade has been doing it for years. He is the 1st one I heard of using them, and the guy I got the idea from.
