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Old 10-26-06, 10:50 PM   #1
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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?
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Old 10-26-06, 11:23 PM   #2
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get a pack of size 4 and 6 gamakatsu round bend treble hooks.
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Old 10-27-06, 03:56 AM   #3
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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..

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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.
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Old 10-27-06, 08:02 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 10-27-06, 08:26 PM   #6
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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
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Old 10-27-06, 09:16 PM   #7
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Mustad triple grips are my favorites. I don't usually change the hook size.

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The Triple Grips are what goes on all the lures I paint, love that hook!
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Old 10-28-06, 07:30 AM   #9
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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
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Old 10-29-06, 09:24 PM   #10
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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!

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Old 10-29-06, 09:27 PM   #11
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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.
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Old 10-29-06, 09:31 PM   #12
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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?

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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?

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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.
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Old 10-29-06, 10:37 PM   #14
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Ha, you come to my lake and fish a crank bait... then we'll see who the grasshopper is!

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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.
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Old 10-29-06, 11:02 PM   #16
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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.

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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?

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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.
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Old 10-30-06, 11:39 AM   #18
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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.
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Old 10-30-06, 12:10 PM   #19
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Puny hooks are cheaper!
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Old 10-30-06, 09:11 PM   #20
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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..

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

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Old 10-30-06, 10:42 PM   #22
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What's a stein, other than a beer mug?
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Old 10-31-06, 11:00 AM   #23
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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.

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