My brother and I started out with Eagle Claw #95 worm hooks, way back in the early 80s. They were good, but you had to keep them sharp, and, they only came in one thickness. We missed fish with them, mainly because the rods we had weren't stiff enough, and couldn't drive these heavy hooks into a bass. Over the years, I've tried several different hooks, Tru Turn, Mr. Twister, and various Eagle Claw. These days, younger guys have got it made regarding hooks. With the hooks we have now, you can tailor your hook size and thickness perfectly, and the hooks come super sharp right out of the package. I'm sure it's helped novice anglers land more bass. We could argue about the biggest innovations in bass fishing for days on end, but I'll say the improvements in hooks have to be near the top of the list. The last several years, I've come full circle, and have gone back to straight shank worm hooks for t rigs. I believe the straight shank hooks help me land more fish. But it's all personal preference for us. It's hard to buy a bad hook these days, and we sure can't blame missing fish on the hooks were using. What's your choice for a t rig hook?
