Crankbait hooks

Jrob78 · 06-11-10, 08:47 AM

For those of you who change out hooks on crankbaits, what brand/style do you use? I'm not so much interested in specific sizes of hooks as different sizes fit different baits.

I don't change out hooks on all my cranks, some come with pretty good hooks these days. I normally use Mustad Triple Grips or Gamakatsu EWG Trebles. I normally prefer the Gammys because they have a shorter shank. What do you guys use?

BigBassin144 · 06-11-10, 08:58 AM

VMC. If they're good enough for Rapala and Lucky Craft, they're good enough for me. They are also less expensive than Owner or Gamakatsu, and available in a short shank.

BB

walkeraviator · 06-11-10, 11:04 AM

Mustad Triple Grips...

zooker · 06-11-10, 11:57 AM

mustad tripple grips.. everything else just sucks...

zooker

Rebbasser · 06-11-10, 02:10 PM

I'm with BB144-VMC. I use the needle cone trebles. Talk about sharp! Unless the bait comes with a quality hook they get changed.

bassboogieman · 06-11-10, 02:15 PM

OWNER for treble hooks.

islandbass · 06-11-10, 05:42 PM

another vote for VMCs for the exact same reasons. In addition, they are tough to beat economically too. You can get 25 trebles for around $5. That CAN'T be beat pricewise.

CamG · 06-11-10, 06:00 PM

Mustad Triple Grips if I make a switch. Been thinking about picking up some KVD Elite Triple Grips before the next changeover.

rrw4258 · 06-12-10, 01:04 PM

Like some of the others I use VMC trebles. Pyramid Point to be exact... most of my crankbaits have these hooks. You can get a standard shank or a short shank... i like the short shank myself. Like IB said, they are a darn good price for 25 hooks.

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Ryan

nofearengineer · 06-12-10, 01:37 PM

I also like VMC hooks...hard to beat the price. However, I don't switch out a ton of hooks, unless I notice a particular problem with missed fish. In that case, I might be tempted to try a different geometry more so than a different brand. Something like a VMC Sure Set hook?

keithdog · 06-12-10, 04:15 PM

I'm a Triple Grips man, if I change them.

carolina-rig-01 · 06-13-10, 04:15 PM

I change the hooks on any bait that has treble hooks. Spooks, Sammys, jerkbaits, crankbaits, lipless crankbaits and ect. All of them get Mustad Triple Grips. Triple Grips are crazy sticky and keep fish buttoned up really well. You can get them in long shank or short shank, I am gonna check out the KVD Triple Grips first chance I get.

Bender · 06-13-10, 04:15 PM

When I have them around I use XCaliber TX3 hooks. They used to be available in black nickle finish but not anymore. They are extremely sharp, and I don't know if it really helps or not but the twist makes me feel better about them.

Otherwise I use Triple Grips, Gammy Round Bends, EWGs, Owners, etc. pretty much in that order or if the right size is on top of my hook bag. It does depend a little on the bait though since you can use hooks made with different wire sizes to alter suspending baits like Pointers.

zooker · 06-13-10, 06:23 PM

bender i agree lucky craft are one of the very few i don't mess with the hooks with out of box...they are a top of the line hook and are insanly sharp..how ever they are brittle. i have broke a point or two off afore..i do replace with lucky craft hooks...

zooker

06-11-10, 08:47 AM	#1
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Crankbait hooks For those of you who change out hooks on crankbaits, what brand/style do you use? I'm not so much interested in specific sizes of hooks as different sizes fit different baits. I don't change out hooks on all my cranks, some come with pretty good hooks these days. I normally use Mustad Triple Grips or Gamakatsu EWG Trebles. I normally prefer the Gammys because they have a shorter shank. What do you guys use?

06-11-10, 08:58 AM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	VMC. If they're good enough for Rapala and Lucky Craft, they're good enough for me. They are also less expensive than Owner or Gamakatsu, and available in a short shank. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

06-11-10, 11:57 AM	#4
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	mustad tripple grips.. everything else just sucks... zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

06-11-10, 02:10 PM	#5
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	I'm with BB144-VMC. I use the needle cone trebles. Talk about sharp! Unless the bait comes with a quality hook they get changed. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

06-11-10, 05:42 PM	#7
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	another vote for VMCs for the exact same reasons. In addition, they are tough to beat economically too. You can get 25 trebles for around $5. That CAN'T be beat pricewise. __________________ 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)

06-11-10, 11:04 AM	#3
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	Mustad Triple Grips...

06-11-10, 02:15 PM	#6
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	OWNER for treble hooks.

06-11-10, 06:00 PM	#8
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	Mustad Triple Grips if I make a switch. Been thinking about picking up some KVD Elite Triple Grips before the next changeover.

06-12-10, 01:04 PM	#9
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Like some of the others I use VMC trebles. Pyramid Point to be exact... most of my crankbaits have these hooks. You can get a standard shank or a short shank... i like the short shank myself. Like IB said, they are a darn good price for 25 hooks. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...0030866318998a Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

06-12-10, 01:37 PM	#10
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	I also like VMC hooks...hard to beat the price. However, I don't switch out a ton of hooks, unless I notice a particular problem with missed fish. In that case, I might be tempted to try a different geometry more so than a different brand. Something like a VMC Sure Set hook? __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

06-12-10, 04:15 PM	#11
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I'm a Triple Grips man, if I change them.

06-13-10, 04:15 PM	#12
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	I change the hooks on any bait that has treble hooks. Spooks, Sammys, jerkbaits, crankbaits, lipless crankbaits and ect. All of them get Mustad Triple Grips. Triple Grips are crazy sticky and keep fish buttoned up really well. You can get them in long shank or short shank, I am gonna check out the KVD Triple Grips first chance I get. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

06-13-10, 04:15 PM	#13
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	When I have them around I use XCaliber TX3 hooks. They used to be available in black nickle finish but not anymore. They are extremely sharp, and I don't know if it really helps or not but the twist makes me feel better about them. Otherwise I use Triple Grips, Gammy Round Bends, EWGs, Owners, etc. pretty much in that order or if the right size is on top of my hook bag. It does depend a little on the bait though since you can use hooks made with different wire sizes to alter suspending baits like Pointers.

06-13-10, 06:23 PM	#14
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	bender i agree lucky craft are one of the very few i don't mess with the hooks with out of box...they are a top of the line hook and are insanly sharp..how ever they are brittle. i have broke a point or two off afore..i do replace with lucky craft hooks... zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

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