I'd do a short wire to mono connection if I had to soak bait for Blues.
Last time I fished for Blues, I was casting iron and my buddy was using a soft plastic swimbait.
The soft plastic was getting shredded but my Luhr Jensen Crocodile with single hook just worked, trouble free.
I think the Croc size was 3-1/4" x 1 oz genuine silver plate.
Action was 1' - 2' below the surface.....see 'em, cast beyond them and run through them.
Old Saybrook area.
