for blues, I've had the best results, by just putting a single treble hook in the tail and counting to 3 before striking, though I'm batting under .500. hood 997, for blues, why don't you stick the treble into the fish, why use a rubberband? Also, with blues, do you hit them right away, or let them take the bait, like chunking? I've tried it both ways, with lousy results. I've heard it both ways from several sharpies.