what type hook to use?

DJ_Callahan_27 · 10-19-08, 01:30 PM

Ok guys I have a question that has puzzled me for a while and I know you all can help. Here goes, when do you use a straight shaft hook, an offset head straight shaft hook, an extra wide gap hook, and so on? examples of good hook/bait combos would be helpful . Thanks for all your help guys.

DJ

zooker · 10-19-08, 03:21 PM

small straight worms like trick worms finesse worms i use a straight shank 2/0 hook for.bigger worms 6-8 " that tend to be bulkier i use a offset 3/0 hook.8-10" worms i use a ewg 3/0-4/0 hook.frogs and flukes i really like the ewg 4/0 hooks. hula grub,paca craw type baits a 3/0 gammy's g-lock is a must have.

most of my hooks are gammy's... good question btw..

zooker

Marty · 10-19-08, 08:22 PM

I use all offset hooks, which is not a knock on straight-shank hooks. My general guideline on the gap is that the hook gap should be at least double the bait's diameter. This will allow enough room for the hook to get through the plastic on the hookset and into the fish's jaw.

Flippy · 10-19-08, 08:52 PM

i like gammy ewg,s simply be cause of confidence. i just know when i put that ewg in his jaw it almost never comes out

trackerman82 · 10-19-08, 09:23 PM

I like any wide gap hook thats not to thick in a 4/0 or 5/0 depending on the size of lure.

10-19-08, 01:30 PM	#1
DJ_Callahan_27 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeastern/Ky Posts: 155	what type hook to use? Ok guys I have a question that has puzzled me for a while and I know you all can help. Here goes, when do you use a straight shaft hook, an offset head straight shaft hook, an extra wide gap hook, and so on? examples of good hook/bait combos would be helpful . Thanks for all your help guys. DJ

10-19-08, 03:21 PM	#2
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	small straight worms like trick worms finesse worms i use a straight shank 2/0 hook for.bigger worms 6-8 " that tend to be bulkier i use a offset 3/0 hook.8-10" worms i use a ewg 3/0-4/0 hook.frogs and flukes i really like the ewg 4/0 hooks. hula grub,paca craw type baits a 3/0 gammy's g-lock is a must have. most of my hooks are gammy's... good question btw.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

10-19-08, 08:22 PM	#3
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	I use all offset hooks, which is not a knock on straight-shank hooks. My general guideline on the gap is that the hook gap should be at least double the bait's diameter. This will allow enough room for the hook to get through the plastic on the hookset and into the fish's jaw. __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

10-19-08, 08:52 PM	#4
Flippy BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, South Carolina Posts: 96	i like gammy ewg,s simply be cause of confidence. i just know when i put that ewg in his jaw it almost never comes out __________________ The B.S. Stops When Tha Trollin Motor Drops

10-19-08, 09:23 PM	#5
trackerman82 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Posts: 25	I like any wide gap hook thats not to thick in a 4/0 or 5/0 depending on the size of lure. __________________ C' *Mere* *Fish*

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