Use a treble hook or three-way hook with the spring around the shaft. I believe it's a size 6 or 8. Roll the doughbait into a ball and wrap it around the treble hook until you can't see the hook's point. Dunk it in water before you cast to see how well the doughtbait is going to hold up. It's all trial and error when making the ideal consistency. When it's too hard, it's real clumpy and falls off easily before you even cast. When it's too soft, it just flings off with each cast. Sugar or syrup is the ideal ingredient that will make it stick together.