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Offline Joe

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Hook Size
« on: November 16, 2005, 11:57:18 AM »
Alright 5" Soft stix question. Squirelly/senko/tiki/etc.

I've always used either a 4/0 or 5/0. But saw on another forum most of the people used a 3/0 For this size.
I did notice a little more action on the bait when using the 4/0 versus the 5/0 and could only assume I would get even more action with a 3/0, but going down that far raises concerns on a good hookset. What are your thoughts on this?
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Re: Hook Size
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2005, 12:26:18 PM »
Just from experience or lack of,  I like 2/0 Gamakatsu hooks with senko style baits, I tried 3/0 to 5/0 and got alot of gut shots and deeper hook sets
plus they sink a little different and faster on lareger hooks, so after I switched over I've only had 1 g/s and I seem to hook everything i feel touch the
lure and they stay hooked..IMO
My crew also use the 2/0 and one guy the 3/0....
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Re: Hook Size
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2005, 12:31:54 PM »
Dang  A 2/0 on a 5"er?
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Re: Hook Size
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2005, 12:34:41 PM »
I use a 4/0.
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Re: Hook Size
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2005, 12:36:53 PM »
I use a red 3/0 most of the time.  Sometimes a 4/0
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Re: Hook Size
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2005, 01:13:40 PM »
I've used 2/0 to 5/0 EWG Gamakatsu's with no problems......But the hook that I really prefer for them,  these days is a 3/0 "Texposer" hook from Lunker City.  I don't really know why,..but I just get a much more solid hookup with them (most always sticks in the upper lip or roof of their mouth..)
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Re: Hook Size
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2005, 01:24:08 PM »
Back when I first started using Senko style baits (5"), I thought 2/0-5/0  hooks looked too "big" so I opted for 1/0 EWG gammies!

I know, but they worked just fine. Since then, I have settled on 3-4/0 EWG gammies and I wouldn't hesitate to go up to 5/0 either.

BTW, the hook ups with the 1/0 have always been in the corner of the mouth where it should be. Weird, huh? ;D

-Alex
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Re: Hook Size
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2005, 05:01:58 PM »
i used 5/0 most of the time and when i have to down size i used 4/0 or 3/0. the brand for me is Gakum.... try looking at these hooks for other types of finness plastic. www.falconlures.com


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Re: Hook Size
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2005, 05:04:56 PM »
I never use any other hook than a Sugoi 4/0 for 5" Senkos unless I'm wacky-riggin' and then I use a 3/0 Gammy Weedguard hook.

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