Swimbaits and Hooks

rrw4258 · 05-28-08, 01:16 PM

I was looking at trying some luck "e" strike swimbaits and was wondering what hook size is needed for the 5.5" model?

Thanks

Ryan

doc · 05-28-08, 01:57 PM

I wouldnt go smaller than a 4. probably a 5. make sure its weighted

links_man2 · 05-29-08, 06:14 PM

I use the LFT 7/0 for the 4.5" Bass Magic. It has the widest gap of any hook out there. IMHO the large gap is needed for these bulky baits to handle all that plastic. I have some 6/0 Owners and feel they are matginal due to their narrower gap.

Problem is finding the LFT hooks.

keithdog · 05-29-08, 09:39 PM

I like the Owners 6/0 Twistlock hooks, however I have to agree with links, the 6/0 gap could be larger for the 5.5 size swimbaits. I have a hook I really like made by Gamakatsu called the G-MAG oversize worm hook. I couldn't tell you exactly how large it is, but it looks a little larger than a 7/0 hook to me. It fits the 5.5 baits very well though and I recommend you try it. So far I have not needed to add any weight to this hook from Gamakatsu to keep the bait running properly. They seem to swim just fine with this hook.

Rebbasser · 05-29-08, 11:43 PM

I use a 4/0 0r 5/0 but make sure it is weighted.

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05-28-08, 01:16 PM	#1
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Swimbaits and Hooks I was looking at trying some luck "e" strike swimbaits and was wondering what hook size is needed for the 5.5" model? Thanks Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

05-29-08, 06:14 PM	#3
links_man2 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 134	I use the LFT 7/0 for the 4.5" Bass Magic. It has the widest gap of any hook out there. IMHO the large gap is needed for these bulky baits to handle all that plastic. I have some 6/0 Owners and feel they are matginal due to their narrower gap. Problem is finding the LFT hooks. __________________ aka: Just_Old_Fisherman

05-29-08, 11:43 PM	#5
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	I use a 4/0 0r 5/0 but make sure it is weighted. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

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05-28-08, 01:57 PM	#2
doc BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,134	I wouldnt go smaller than a 4. probably a 5. make sure its weighted

05-29-08, 09:39 PM	#4
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I like the Owners 6/0 Twistlock hooks, however I have to agree with links, the 6/0 gap could be larger for the 5.5 size swimbaits. I have a hook I really like made by Gamakatsu called the G-MAG oversize worm hook. I couldn't tell you exactly how large it is, but it looks a little larger than a 7/0 hook to me. It fits the 5.5 baits very well though and I recommend you try it. So far I have not needed to add any weight to this hook from Gamakatsu to keep the bait running properly. They seem to swim just fine with this hook.

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