Treble Hooks

Fishin49er · 10-26-06, 10:50 PM

I was wanting to buy a pack of treble hooks to have some in case i need to replace any. I was just wondering how yall go about determining size. Do yall just match the size thats on the lure already or is there a guideline to follow? I dont want to have to buy a lot of packs, what size is the most universal, if there is such a thing? Also what brand do yall prefer?

skeeter944 · 10-26-06, 11:23 PM

get a pack of size 4 and 6 gamakatsu round bend treble hooks.

zooker · 10-27-06, 03:56 AM

depends on the lure really i like to go up 1 size. too big a hook will effect the movement of the bait.. too small a hook wont get a good hook set in fish hence lost fish..

zooker

islandbass · 10-27-06, 10:46 AM

2,4 and 6 sizes are common on many baits. I tend to replace them by using the same that came with the lure. You can buy 25 pack VMCs for about $4.50 in many places meaning if you bought 1 of each size you're out only $15 and that's no worse than buying one lucky craft. the other companies sell trebles too but none of them are as close to VMCs in terms of bang for the buck. VMC trebles are stock hooks on Rapala baits to give you an idea of their quality. I also like to use Mustad triple grips, but like I said VMC gives you the best bang for the buck.

Marty · 10-27-06, 08:02 PM

On the cranks I use, #6 are the most often used, followed by #4, then #8. I tend to stick with the same size as the originals. I'm currently using Gamakatsu round bend, like a previous poster. One reason is that they're available here. I've used Eagle Claw, VMC, Owner and perhaps others, all of which were OK. I agree that VMC is good bang for the buck, but they've been hard to find in this area for the last few years.

pig n jig · 10-27-06, 08:26 PM

I use Gamakatsu's now.You gotta crankbait model that works well ? Buy an additional crankbait and change the hook out to a Gamakatsu #5 trebles.It will alter the crankbaits action to be slightly different than the normal action.It just might put a few fish in the livewell.P N J

lizardsrule · 10-27-06, 09:16 PM

Mustad triple grips are my favorites. I don't usually change the hook size.

Lizards

dampeoples · 10-27-06, 10:42 PM

The Triple Grips are what goes on all the lures I paint, love that hook!

1FASTLASER · 10-28-06, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by pig n jig

I use Gamakatsu's now.You gotta crankbait model that works well ? Buy an additional crankbait and change the hook out to a Gamakatsu #5 trebles.It will alter the crankbaits action to be slightly different than the normal action.It just might put a few fish in the livewell.P N J

My ole buddy PNJ always foes give GREAT info. A little trick EVERYONE should remeber.

Jolly · 10-29-06, 09:24 PM

Sorry if this is a dumb question but why do you guys change your treble hooks?
Usually if I'm going to loose a treble hook, I'm going to loose the bait too!

Jolly

skeeter944 · 10-29-06, 09:27 PM

well,some of the lures come with heavy wire curve point tip hooks,and i like light wire round bend hooks. also,the stock hooks are usaully pretty junky,so you increase your hook up to land ratio alot.

Jolly · 10-29-06, 09:31 PM

Huh, I just don't fish cranks much. Is it usually the cheaper brands that have crap hooks or is it most brands anyway? I have a box full of fat free shads, rapalas, and bombers, should I change the hooks on some of em?

Jolly

1FASTLASER · 10-29-06, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jolly

Huh, I just don't fish cranks much. Is it usually the cheaper brands that have crap hooks or is it most brands anyway? I have a box full of fat free shads, rapalas, and bombers, should I change the hooks on some of em?

Jolly

Ah grasshopper you only need to seek gammy round gap or daiichi deathtrap hook sto find more fish in your well. SHARP is the key.

Jolly · 10-29-06, 10:37 PM

Ha, you come to my lake and fish a crank bait... then we'll see who the grasshopper is!

Jolly

1FASTLASER · 10-29-06, 10:42 PM

LOL u oughta see what I have been fishing for the last 2 months. Running across the lake I look like a weedwacker on steroids AND I fish cranks. All in choosing the right one for the depth. Stumps,;aydowns u name. Dont be afraid to lose a bait or 2 ifn u wanna catch fish.

Jolly · 10-29-06, 11:02 PM

Ha, Ya the lake I fish is an old canyon damed up. It is only about 10 years old and there isn't but about 100 square yards of open ground in the entire 30 square mile lake. Mesquite and oak trees everwhere. Everything we fish we lose but sure are some good fish.

Jolly

islandbass · 10-30-06, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolly

Huh, I just don't fish cranks much. Is it usually the cheaper brands that have crap hooks or is it most brands anyway? I have a box full of fat free shads, rapalas, and bombers, should I change the hooks on some of em?

Jolly

I will only speak for your Rapala lures. If the lure is new, then I wouldn't worry. VMC hooks are quality out of the box and there is no need to change them. The VMC scorpions are also sharp out of the box too, but they seem to get caught up more easily than round bend trebles. Anyone else finding this too?

I also love the triple grips. For the price and performance and quality it is hard to go wrong with Mustad TGs and VMCs. I would believe gammies have good trebles and I do use many of their single hooks, but price for performance has me going to VMCs.

Wishing2BFishing · 10-30-06, 11:39 AM

The Rapala Hooks aren't bad but in my opinion, on some of the shallow/mid-range cranks, the hooks are too small. I don't understand why manufacturers feel the need to put puny hooks on lures. Anyway, I usually go up a size and use #4 Katsu's in the front and back (eventhough the hooks in the front and back are usually different sizes). It hasn't compromised the action of the bait and I truly believe that I have a better hook-up ratio.

dampeoples · 10-30-06, 12:10 PM

Puny hooks are cheaper!

zooker · 10-30-06, 09:11 PM

jolly
laser is the only person here that has gotten his grubby hands on 4 stiens. want to know why cause he is just THAT good..

zooker

Jolly · 10-30-06, 10:30 PM

How do i become THAT good? Or is it just an old man thing!

Jolly

dampeoples · 10-30-06, 10:42 PM

What's a stein, other than a beer mug?

1FASTLASER · 10-31-06, 11:00 AM

Well time is the answer. It takes time to become an old timer and good. Everyone has to pay there dues. Evil laughter insuing from deep within my bowels.

Dampeoples
The stein is a VERY VERY secret lure that very few have had the pleasure of fishing with. Be careful how many questions you ask about the stein as you might get visited by very LARGE men dressed in black suits that do not know what humor is.

dampeoples · 10-31-06, 03:29 PM

All I need to know is if it's a crankbait?

Wishing2BFishing · 10-31-06, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by zooker

jolly
laser is the only person here that has gotten his grubby hands on 4 stiens. want to know why cause he is just THAT good..

zooker

Hey zooker, I recall that you mentioned that you would give a Stein to whomever won your fishing tournament. Did you give up a Stein? Just curious.

10-26-06, 10:50 PM	#1
Fishin49er BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 71	Treble Hooks I was wanting to buy a pack of treble hooks to have some in case i need to replace any. I was just wondering how yall go about determining size. Do yall just match the size thats on the lure already or is there a guideline to follow? I dont want to have to buy a lot of packs, what size is the most universal, if there is such a thing? Also what brand do yall prefer?

10-27-06, 03:56 AM	#3
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	depends on the lure really i like to go up 1 size. too big a hook will effect the movement of the bait.. too small a hook wont get a good hook set in fish hence lost fish.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

10-27-06, 09:16 PM	#7
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Mustad triple grips are my favorites. I don't usually change the hook size. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

10-29-06, 09:24 PM	#10
Jolly BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Texas Posts: 368	Sorry if this is a dumb question but why do you guys change your treble hooks? Usually if I'm going to loose a treble hook, I'm going to loose the bait too! Jolly __________________ "Here fishy, fishy!!!"

10-29-06, 09:31 PM	#12
Jolly BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Texas Posts: 368	Huh, I just don't fish cranks much. Is it usually the cheaper brands that have crap hooks or is it most brands anyway? I have a box full of fat free shads, rapalas, and bombers, should I change the hooks on some of em? Jolly __________________ "Here fishy, fishy!!!"

10-26-06, 11:23 PM	#2
skeeter944 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 2,377	get a pack of size 4 and 6 gamakatsu round bend treble hooks.

10-27-06, 10:46 AM	#4
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	2,4 and 6 sizes are common on many baits. I tend to replace them by using the same that came with the lure. You can buy 25 pack VMCs for about $4.50 in many places meaning if you bought 1 of each size you're out only $15 and that's no worse than buying one lucky craft. the other companies sell trebles too but none of them are as close to VMCs in terms of bang for the buck. VMC trebles are stock hooks on Rapala baits to give you an idea of their quality. I also like to use Mustad triple grips, but like I said VMC gives you the best bang for the buck. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

10-27-06, 08:02 PM	#5
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	On the cranks I use, #6 are the most often used, followed by #4, then #8. I tend to stick with the same size as the originals. I'm currently using Gamakatsu round bend, like a previous poster. One reason is that they're available here. I've used Eagle Claw, VMC, Owner and perhaps others, all of which were OK. I agree that VMC is good bang for the buck, but they've been hard to find in this area for the last few years. __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

10-27-06, 08:26 PM	#6
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	I use Gamakatsu's now.You gotta crankbait model that works well ? Buy an additional crankbait and change the hook out to a Gamakatsu #5 trebles.It will alter the crankbaits action to be slightly different than the normal action.It just might put a few fish in the livewell.P N J

10-27-06, 10:42 PM	#8
dampeoples BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 826	The Triple Grips are what goes on all the lures I paint, love that hook! __________________ The Jon Boat Fishing Club and Fishing with Sterling Peoples

10-29-06, 09:27 PM	#11
skeeter944 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 2,377	well,some of the lures come with heavy wire curve point tip hooks,and i like light wire round bend hooks. also,the stock hooks are usaully pretty junky,so you increase your hook up to land ratio alot.

10-29-06, 10:37 PM	#14
Jolly BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Texas Posts: 368	Ha, you come to my lake and fish a crank bait... then we'll see who the grasshopper is! Jolly __________________ "Here fishy, fishy!!!"

10-29-06, 10:42 PM	#15
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	LOL u oughta see what I have been fishing for the last 2 months. Running across the lake I look like a weedwacker on steroids AND I fish cranks. All in choosing the right one for the depth. Stumps,;aydowns u name. Dont be afraid to lose a bait or 2 ifn u wanna catch fish. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

10-29-06, 11:02 PM	#16
Jolly BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Texas Posts: 368	Ha, Ya the lake I fish is an old canyon damed up. It is only about 10 years old and there isn't but about 100 square yards of open ground in the entire 30 square mile lake. Mesquite and oak trees everwhere. Everything we fish we lose but sure are some good fish. Jolly __________________ "Here fishy, fishy!!!"

10-30-06, 11:39 AM	#18
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	The Rapala Hooks aren't bad but in my opinion, on some of the shallow/mid-range cranks, the hooks are too small. I don't understand why manufacturers feel the need to put puny hooks on lures. Anyway, I usually go up a size and use #4 Katsu's in the front and back (eventhough the hooks in the front and back are usually different sizes). It hasn't compromised the action of the bait and I truly believe that I have a better hook-up ratio.

10-30-06, 12:10 PM	#19
dampeoples BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 826	Puny hooks are cheaper! __________________ The Jon Boat Fishing Club and Fishing with Sterling Peoples

10-30-06, 09:11 PM	#20
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	jolly laser is the only person here that has gotten his grubby hands on 4 stiens. want to know why cause he is just THAT good.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

10-30-06, 10:30 PM	#21
Jolly BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Texas Posts: 368	How do i become THAT good? Or is it just an old man thing! Jolly __________________ "Here fishy, fishy!!!"

10-30-06, 10:42 PM	#22
dampeoples BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 826	What's a stein, other than a beer mug? __________________ The Jon Boat Fishing Club and Fishing with Sterling Peoples

10-31-06, 11:00 AM	#23
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Well time is the answer. It takes time to become an old timer and good. Everyone has to pay there dues. Evil laughter insuing from deep within my bowels. Dampeoples The stein is a VERY VERY secret lure that very few have had the pleasure of fishing with. Be careful how many questions you ask about the stein as you might get visited by very LARGE men dressed in black suits that do not know what humor is. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!! Last edited by 1FASTLASER; 10-31-06 at 11:01 AM. Reason: spelling

10-31-06, 03:29 PM	#24
dampeoples BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 826	All I need to know is if it's a crankbait? __________________ The Jon Boat Fishing Club and Fishing with Sterling Peoples

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