Hook Size

Dannie Zimmerman · 03-23-07, 02:18 PM

Would ya'll tell me what size hooks you use with worms and lizards. Thanks

Rebbasser · 03-23-07, 02:33 PM

Depends on the type bait. For tubes I use a 3/0 Extra Wide Gap(EWG) hook. For bigger baits like a Tiki Stick, Senko or creature bait I use a 4/0 EWG and for the biggest baits and frogs I use a 5/0.

With smaller diameter baits like a trick worm, finesse worm or 6" curl tail I use a 1/0 Tru Turn hook. For lizards I use a 2/0 or 3/0 EWG depending on the size/bulk of the lizard.

Just remember the bulkier the bait the bigger the hook you need.

Here is an example:

The top worm is rigged with a hook that is too big, where the second one has the right size hook. The third one has a hook that is too small, and the bottom one has the right size.

betursweetbass · 03-23-07, 02:41 PM

2/0 3/0 or 4/0 depending on the bait. Most of the time, I will use primarily 3/0 and 2/0, very rarely do I use a 4/0 hook. 90% of the time, I have a 3/0 hook on my line, unless, I'm downsizing for finesse fishing.

Southern_Angler_#1 · 03-23-07, 05:05 PM

big lure/big hook= big fish

Marty · 03-23-07, 08:25 PM

My general rule of thumb is to use a hook with a gap of at least double the diameter of the soft plastic. This will leave enough gap after rigging to allow the hook to pass through the plastic and into the bass's jaw.

HOG Ranger · 03-24-07, 01:29 PM

If I am finesse fishing I will drop down to a 1/0 and up to a 3/0 for lizards and such.

03-23-07, 02:33 PM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	Depends on the type bait. For tubes I use a 3/0 Extra Wide Gap(EWG) hook. For bigger baits like a Tiki Stick, Senko or creature bait I use a 4/0 EWG and for the biggest baits and frogs I use a 5/0. With smaller diameter baits like a trick worm, finesse worm or 6" curl tail I use a 1/0 Tru Turn hook. For lizards I use a 2/0 or 3/0 EWG depending on the size/bulk of the lizard. Just remember the bulkier the bait the bigger the hook you need. Here is an example: The top worm is rigged with a hook that is too big, where the second one has the right size hook. The third one has a hook that is too small, and the bottom one has the right size. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3 Last edited by Rebbasser; 03-23-07 at 02:39 PM.

03-23-07, 05:05 PM	#4
Southern_Angler_#1 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wesson, Mississippi Posts: 39	big lure/big hook= big fish __________________ For all have fallen short of the glory of God.

03-23-07, 08:25 PM	#5
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	My general rule of thumb is to use a hook with a gap of at least double the diameter of the soft plastic. This will leave enough gap after rigging to allow the hook to pass through the plastic and into the bass's jaw. __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

03-24-07, 01:29 PM	#6
HOG Ranger BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 306	If I am finesse fishing I will drop down to a 1/0 and up to a 3/0 for lizards and such. __________________ Mike

03-23-07, 02:18 PM	#1
Dannie Zimmerman BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leesville, Louisiana Posts: 45	Hook Size Would ya'll tell me what size hooks you use with worms and lizards. Thanks

03-23-07, 02:41 PM	#3
betursweetbass BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 646	2/0 3/0 or 4/0 depending on the bait. Most of the time, I will use primarily 3/0 and 2/0, very rarely do I use a 4/0 hook. 90% of the time, I have a 3/0 hook on my line, unless, I'm downsizing for finesse fishing.

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