07-07-05, 01:48 PM | #1 |
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i was looking for a topic on the hooks everyone used for soft plastics but can't find any so i thought i would start one asking what brand of hooks do you use when fishing soft plastics
i used to use the Gamakatsu's all the time but after awhile i realised how many fish i was missing so i bought a pack of owner's and eagle claw laser sharp. i really like the owner's i am landing more fish now then ever. maybe it wasn't the hook but i don't think i will be switching back. i just bought 500 so i should be set for awhile so whats your favorite hook out there? |
07-07-05, 01:55 PM | #2 |
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I use Gamakatsu and Eagle Claw Laser Sharps more than anything. Regardless of the brand I always keep a hook sharpener handy and always check to make sure the hook is sharp before I throw it.
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07-07-05, 01:56 PM | #3 |
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Definately Gamakatsu. Eagle Claws aren't sharp at all. I've never tried owner.
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07-07-05, 01:58 PM | #4 |
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Tru-Turn...
3-0. Let 'em run sideways with that. |
07-07-05, 02:10 PM | #5 |
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You make a good point, tequila-for a Texas rig I use TruTurn, but for all other applications-flukes, Tiki Sticks, anything other than a true Texas rig with a sinker I use an offset shank or EWG worm hook. For a T-rig with a big worm it is tough to beat a 2/0 or 3/0 brute TruTurn.
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07-07-05, 02:14 PM | #6 |
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Yeah...I should have said worms only.....
I love flukes and I use the offset longshank hooks on them. On my cranks, I use mostly Gammy's. |
07-07-05, 02:18 PM | #7 |
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I like the Eagle Claws because they are cheap and they seem pretty sharp to me and I never lose them.
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07-07-05, 02:30 PM | #8 |
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Myself, I'm a Daiichi man. Qwners are really good hooks, and I never liked Eagle claw or Gammies, But all you will find in my box is Daiichis. The worlds sharpest.
Charles |
07-07-05, 02:33 PM | #9 |
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A 2/0 wide gap Gamakatsu does me just fine............ ALWAYS sharpen them before you go. I learned the hard way
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07-07-05, 02:50 PM | #10 |
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VMC for me. I don't have to sharpen them, they bite me every time I take one out of the package. JackL |
07-07-05, 03:00 PM | #11 |
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i forgot what size i use but i know its the Gamakatsu they work good and there sharp
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07-07-05, 04:31 PM | #12 |
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I like the red eagle claw lazer sharp hooks, They havent failed me yet.
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07-07-05, 04:32 PM | #13 |
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Mustad but the Gammy's are 2nd.
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07-07-05, 04:35 PM | #14 |
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I like the red eagle claw lazer sharp hooks.also
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07-07-05, 04:42 PM | #15 |
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I have had a problem with those red hooks bending and breaking so I stopped using them............
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07-07-05, 04:51 PM | #16 |
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you need to lay off the juice [ steroids] those BIG mussel`s ripping the lips of them poor fish :'( bending steel MY GOD D YOU ARE THE MAN !!!!!! LOL KIDDING ;D
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07-07-05, 05:00 PM | #17 |
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I guess I do need to lay off the juice .......... Hope they dont do a drug screening at the state playoffs (all stars) ;D.................. I think its the Power in Power Pro that bends it......... I have even broke a few regular eagle claw hooks with that stuff when I get hung on a log or something and try to pull the log out of the water ;D...............
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07-07-05, 05:18 PM | #18 |
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I try to replace my crankbaits with Owner, and use
Gamakatsu 3/0 offset for most of the plastics. I always used to use the aberdine style hook and in about any brand, and as I have stated before almost all the hooks now adays are pretty darn sharp right out of the pack...the owner treble hooks on rogues are the stickiest - sharpest hooks I've ever seen, they grab your clothes, the boat carpet, and just about anything that gets near them, sometimes I almost feel sorry for the bass when you see one in their throat, one in the mouth and one on the gill plate...(almost feel bad lol) |
07-07-05, 07:05 PM | #19 |
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Owners and gammakatsu.
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07-07-05, 08:03 PM | #20 |
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I never had any huge brand preference. VMC, Gamakatsu, Eagle Claw, Mustad and others have all been effective.
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07-07-05, 08:36 PM | #21 |
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gamys 1/o-4/o
eagle claw 1/o-5/o owner 1/o-2/o and all of there circle hooks |
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