Treble Hooks? Red Eye Shad

[Gamec0cks5]

I know on the RES that the treble hooks are not exactly the best on the market IMO. I have had several break off and become bi-hooks. So I switched to BPS hooks in their assortment pack for around $5 so it was a good deal. But they aren't much better.

So what hooks do y'all step up to? I saw in this issue of Bassmaster Mag. that KVD steps up to No. 2 Mustad short shanks.

What do y'all recommend? I want to get something that is sharp yet strong for these pesty Hybrid Striped Bass that are straightening out some of my hooks  >

Thanks

[midnighthrasher]

I replace all questionable treble hooks with Owner Stinger ST-41. They are the best treble on the market. Also i use the same size that came with the bait. Usually on cranbaits is #4 or #6.

[ksboy]

I took KVD's advice and got the Mustad triple grip (that he designed) in size 2. The RES probably sinks a little faster but doesn't hurt the vibration any that I can tell. It seems to be a very strong hook. I don't think the ones I got have the short shank which means they tangle every now and again. No more than others I've tried.

[jdw174]

I recently replaced the hooks on my 1/4oz RES with one size larger Excalibur trebles.  So far so good.

[mi_basser]

Every crankbait in my box has Mustad Triple Grips on them, in my opinion the best, most reliable trebles on the market.

[Canadian Kid]

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What that guy said. Atleast I have Triple Grips on all my rattlebaits and topwaters. They hook and hold fish like no other treble hook out there. I like to use the KVD Short Shank on my rattlebaits... and the reg. ones on my topwaters.

[Gamec0cks5]

Well I went with the Owner's for now, because they were sold out of Triple Grips  >