Chris
I was having that problem something fierce!! Esp with small trebles like thos on say a small bomber. Alot of my winter style hard bodies dont have as large trebles as do the summer deeper lures and i think that was half my problem. So i switched to the B52 and ran slightly larger trebles, seemed to improve things. Another option would be to lose the middle treble on a bomber (small bomber) run a chem sharp single on the ass, perhaps add a split shot if needed. Alotof my taps were turned to hookup but first or second jump almost always threw the lure at me. Got a good feeling about a single.... just need to find a shop around here that sells them with the turned eye.
Plastics? perhaps scent to change their mind about inhaling and exhaling the placcy?
maybe they will think hmm taste good...a split second of thought on the barra behalf could be all thats needed for the hookup? im guessing....
Cya soon mate! put the juice int he boat today...new reels arrived.. got some new placcies and minnows......gettin excited now!