Only One Hook Size?

[babblingcarp]

What is the best all around hook size that fits most plastics?

[urp]

4/0 but it won't fit all.

[Marty]

There is no "best." Plastics come in a wide variety of sizes. If you use one size it might be too small for your largest baits and too large for the small finesse baits. I like the guideline that says use a hook with a gap at least double the diameter of the lure.

[Bass_Fanatic]

I have found that a 4/0 EWG will work in most any situation. It isnt nessecarily the best size hook for everything, but it is the most flexible IMO.

[roadwarrior]

Don't be silly, you need a variety of sizes.

[babblingcarp]

Don't be silly, you need a variety of sizes.

It is only temporary- I can assure you. I will buy more than one type, but as of now I am on a limited budget and I am looking at cerrtain hooks.

[riskkid 2]

It is only temporary- I can assure you. I will buy more than one type, but as of now I am on a limited budget and I am looking at cerrtain hooks.

I would at least get 3/0 and 4/0 but if you have to limit yourself to one or the other make sure you buy baits to match.

[Michael DiNardo]

If you tend to use bigger baits get a 4/0. If you use 6" and under, you can get by with 3/0.

Mike

[wisconsin heat]

I'd say 3/0. 4/0 are slightly too big for 4in craws and creatures, which is a lot of my fishing.

[soopd]

3/0 if only choosing one. I have caught fish on finesse worms and 10" worms on a 3/0 because I was in a pinch.

[LgMouthGambler]

Most of the baits that I use work just fine with a 3/0. From 6-9" lizards, to 12" worms. Never had a problem. Only other size I use is a 5/0 for my thick baits, like the Gambler EZ.

[J Francho]

Well, it might help if you list the baits that you already have.

[Cal86]

Go for the Gamakatsu value assortment pack. 25 hooks from 1/0 all the way to 5/0. Budget it. Justify spending a few extra dollars to put yourself into a much better position to bring in a lot more fish.

[eyedabassman]

Don't be silly, you need a variety of sizes.

If you told me that I could fish only one size it would be a 3/0 for me! But like RW said you need more than one size!

[Stasher1]

If you told me that I could fish only one size it would be a 3/0 for me! But like RW said you need more that one size!

Yup.

[smalljaw67]

I would say 3/0 would be the most universal size. This is what I use for most of my plastics in the 4" to 6" range but I have used 7" worms with a 3/0 hook and it worked ok.

[kylek]

I normally use 4/0 or 5/0. If I had to choose just one it would be the 4/0.

[babblingcarp]

Thanks for all the feedback you guys. Most of my plastics range from around 3 inches to 6 inches.

[J Francho]

Length has nothing to do with hook size or style. You want to use a hook with a gap that is double the width of the bait. I have 10" worms that only require a standard 3/0 offset worm hook, and 4" creatures that require a 5/0 extra wide gap hook. Match the hook to the bait.