Bayou Bass Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 I am currently using the eagle claw lazer sharp wide gap worm hook in 3/0 size. I have heard mixed reviews on these and was thinking about switching to something else. I really like the size of this hook, it is a good match for most of the plastics I use. However, I don't think they are all that sharp and they certainly get dull after some use. What should I try? Quote
MattinOK Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 I really love academy's house brand hooks. They say made in Japan on the package, so I think they are rebranded Gamagatsu. They sell for $2.50 for a 10pack or $5 for 25. They are a great hook at a great price! Quote
bigtimfish Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 I really love academy's house brand hooks. They say made in Japan on the package, so I think they are rebranded Gamagatsu. They sell for $2.50 for a 10pack or $5 for 25. They are a great hook at a great price! Academy does make a great "G Lock" style hook. Also I use just a Gamakatsu 3/0 - 6/0 ewg. Quote
central.PA.bass Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 Gammys.. I like the Eagle Claw Lazer sharps but I had some trouble with them rusting this year. If I'm out fun fishing I will use the Eagle Claws but if i am in a tourney, all i will use are Gamakatsu's... I went through all of my hooks a week or 2 ago and had to throw out pretty much all of my LazerSharps.... I didn't have to get rid of one Gammy due to rust... Quote
B A S S E R Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 Gammy EWG's I think I'm going to try some Owner next year just to try em out but the EWGs are great Quote
PondHunter Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 For Texas-rigging I use the Mister-Twister keeper hooks. The worms hangs straight, the hook point is totally protected, and the hook-up is great. Quote
kikstand454 Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 i really like the gammy skip gap hooks. they hold onto even the softest plastics with ease. i esp. like them for "moving" plastics like flukes and paddletails and toads. Quote
GRiver Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 I use South Bend, they are $1.50 for 10. I loose alot of rigs, the river bootom is all rocks. Quote
Steve1357 Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 I agree with the Academy hook suggestion. With that said, I'm old school, I still use offset worm hooks. Best deal is BassPro, the Eagle Claw L095JL Southern sproat worm hook, Z-bend, wide gap, Light wire, like 12c each. Yes, I do sharpen them before I use them. Like another said, too many rocks where I fish, I lose them faster than they can rust. I also feel with the point not inline with the eye, I think I catch more fish and that counts a lot in the game. Quote
whoopbazz Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 We fish for smaller bass here. So the biggest I fish is a 2/0. That being said I prefer a straight shank Gammy for Texas rigging a worm. Size 1 for 4".....size 1/0 for 6". For 4" Senkos I go with a Gammy EWG in the 1/0. The senko are fatter and I feel i get a better hook up rate with the EWG. Quote
looking4structure Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 Gammy 3/0 - 6/0 G-Lock and EWG These work for all the plastics I use. I really like the Owners as well. I always replace my crank bait hooks with Mustad triple grips Quote
Sherlock 60 Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 Gammy EWG. 3/0 for 5" Senkos, 4/0 and 5/0 for larger plastics. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 13, 2009 Super User Posted December 13, 2009 Single hooks: Gamakatsu Owner XPoint Mustad Treble hooks: VMC Gamakatsu 8-) Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted December 13, 2009 Super User Posted December 13, 2009 OWNER twistlock w/CPS , i change out the smaller centering spring lock with the large one . the hook is a 3x wire hook but is not too thick of gauge . i use these for worms and frogs . for big worms i use the OWNER oversize worm hook in 7/0 .... the twist lock is pictured below .... Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted December 13, 2009 Super User Posted December 13, 2009 Gammy EWG'sI think I'm going to try some Owner next year just to try em out but the EWGs are great +1 I've used Gammy EWG for years without complaint. I am going to try Owner because of the many good reviews on this board. Quote
Super User grimlin Posted December 13, 2009 Super User Posted December 13, 2009 I like and use the owner's long neck hooks in 3/0. Quote
Gangley Posted December 14, 2009 Posted December 14, 2009 Owner followed by Gamakatsu and Mustad. Usually use Owner for heavier cover fishing with frogs and creatures because they take more bumps and dings from objects without loosing their sharpness. In open water fishing it will be Gamakatsu or Mustad. Quote
Super User Tin Posted December 14, 2009 Super User Posted December 14, 2009 Owner's in light cover and RI BMF'ers when using braid for me. I can't believe all you guys use wide-gaps... Quote
Super User CWB Posted December 14, 2009 Super User Posted December 14, 2009 Owner followed by Gammy for most situations and Gammy Superline for froggin' and ragin' in the slop. Quote
Stasher1 Posted December 14, 2009 Posted December 14, 2009 I have a bunch of Gammy, Owner, and Mustad EWG hooks, but I use more BPS "Wide Superlock" and "Offset O'Shaughnessy" hooks than anything else. They come in packs of 20-25 for about $5, which is good for me since I don't reuse them. That said, I still buy the other brands when I find them on sale/clearance. I rarely use them, but I buy them anyway. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 14, 2009 Super User Posted December 14, 2009 Owner's in light cover and RI BMF'ers when using braid for me.I can't believe all you guys use wide-gaps... For big worms I fish the 5/0 Gamakatsu Offset Round Bend Worm-Hooks. Otherwise, EWG almost exclusively. 8-) Quote
fathom Posted December 14, 2009 Posted December 14, 2009 gammie ewg superline. 3/0 for the small stuff...6/0 for everything else. Quote
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