Favorite flipping hook

[lsufan334]

Hey guys what is your favorite flipping hook? My buddy loves the Trokar but i just cant justify paying $2 for a hook.  I will be flipping space monkeys, beavers, and brush hogs on 1/2 oz-1oz tungsten and 50lb braid.  thanks for the input.

[Sam]

I use a weedless hook as I flip and pitch in a lot of structure up here in Virginia.

Eagle Claw has a larger eye but they tend to rust.

Gammys have a small eye but do not rust.

Mustad's are also OK once you understand how to set up the guards.

I use a 1/0 or 2/0 and have been known to use a #1 at times.

I would think that you should do well with any sharp hook as long as you bury the hook to make the bait weedless.

In Mike the Tiger's Name I Remain,

Sam

Geaux Tigers!  ;D   ;D   ;D

P.S. I agree with you on the Tokar's. I lose too much tackle to pay that much for any hook no matter how good it is. 

[flippin and pitchin]

I picked up some Trokar's but haven't used them because I have had great preformance from the Youvella 4/0 flippin hook.  My bite to hook up ratio is way better than I expected and I haven't lost a fish on that hook yet.  I bought my buddy a pack or Trokars and it's all he's used this year and he loves them.  His hook sets are BRUTAL and he hasn't bent or broken a Trokar yet. BTW, I didn't pay retail for the Trokars.  We'll see.

[Incheon Basser]

http://www.***.com/Gambler_KO_Hook_5pk/descpage-GKOH.html

Gambler KO 4.99 5 hooks

haven't tried the more expensive ones so can't compare but so far I'm liking this hook

[Big-O]

I'm still use the heavy wire Owner 5/0 Offset for flippin' most baits with great results.

Big O

www.ragetail.com

[fishinflip415]

I only use paycheck baits punch hook. It's the same hook as the old reaction innovation BMF flippin hooks but the punch hook comes with heat shrink tubing to

make a bait holder. It is key for keeping your bait straight on the hook.

[Catt]

Mustad Straight Shank Denny Brauer Flipping Hook for plastics up to the thickness of a 6" Gene Larew Salty Hawg Craw at which time I switch to a Strike King Saber Point Round Bend Offset.

[5bass]

Reaction Innovations BMF

http://www.***.com/Reaction_Innovations_BMF_Flippin_Hook_5pk/descpage-RIH.html

[lsufan334]

Wow guys thanks for all the rgeat advice.  some really good looking hooks there.  Looking forward to trying them out. Looks like i can really cross there eyes with those things.

[Texas10Man]

I like to put a heat shrink tube keeper on a Mustad Denny Brauer flippin hook. It works good for me

[Big Bait Fishing]

Owner 3X punching hooks with the cutting point doesn't get much better 

[lsufan334]

Owner 3X punching hooks with the cutting point doesn't get much better

Actually picked those up today to try out. 4/0 and 5/0. I am going to heat shrink a bait keeper. The barbs dont really hold the bait too well.

[Hornytoad 10]

5/0 Tro-Kar TK130 .

[SoFlaBassAddict]

Owner 3X punching hooks with the cutting point doesn't get much better

X2

Little heat shrink tubing and voila.  Great hook.  I use those for almost all of my plastics now.

[Big Bait Fishing]

http://www.***.com/Gambler_KO_Hook_5pk/descpage-GKOH.html

Gambler KO 4.99 5 hooks

haven't tried the more expensive ones so can't compare but so far I'm liking this hook

the Owners are only $3.49 for a 5 pack !!!

http://www.***.com/Owner_Straight_Shank_Wide_Gap_3X_Flippin_Hook/descpage-OSHWG.html

[Incheon Basser]

http://www.***.com/Gambler_KO_Hook_5pk/descpage-GKOH.html

Gambler KO 4.99 5 hooks

haven't tried the more expensive ones so can't compare but so far I'm liking this hook

the Owners are only $3.49 for a 5 pack !!!

http://www.***.com/Owner_Straight_Shank_Wide_Gap_3X_Flippin_Hook/descpage-OSHWG.html

The Owners don't look like they have a welded eye from the pic on TW correct me if I'm wrong.. I like the welded eye and don't want to go through the hassle of doing it my self.

[Bass_Fanatic]

Maybe Im just doing something way wrong, but I cant seem to keep the head of the plastic up on the hook with straight shank hooks, but I would love to fish them. 

Im using Owner 4/0 EWG.

[SoFlaBassAddict]

Add the piece of heat shrink tube to make a barb that holds the bait in place.  Or you can use the toothpick method where you jam a toothpick through the hook eye while it's inside the lure.  Clip it off and the bait won't move anywhere.

[Bass_Fanatic]

I know I sound ignorant, but I dont even know what heat shrink tube is...so Im gonna try the toothpick idea!!  SO simple, why didnt I think of that??

[wackyworm66]

Gamakatsu 3/0 to 5/0 depending on the bait I am flipping.

[Big Bait Fishing]

http://www.***.com/Gambler_KO_Hook_5pk/descpage-GKOH.html

Gambler KO 4.99 5 hooks

haven't tried the more expensive ones so can't compare but so far I'm liking this hook

the Owners are only $3.49 for a 5 pack !!!

http://www.***.com/Owner_Straight_Shank_Wide_Gap_3X_Flippin_Hook/descpage-OSHWG.html

The Owners don't look like they have a welded eye from the pic on TW correct me if I'm wrong.. I like the welded eye and don't want to go through the hassle of doing it my self.

i don't think they are , haven't checked mine . but with 50 lb. braid (i use for punching mats) and 20-25 lb. flouro i use for flipping , i consider the non-welded eye not an issue . are you concerned about chaffing of the line ??

[Incheon Basser]

http://www.***.com/Gambler_KO_Hook_5pk/descpage-GKOH.html

Gambler KO 4.99 5 hooks

haven't tried the more expensive ones so can't compare but so far I'm liking this hook

the Owners are only $3.49 for a 5 pack !!!

http://www.***.com/Owner_Straight_Shank_Wide_Gap_3X_Flippin_Hook/descpage-OSHWG.html

The Owners don't look like they have a welded eye from the pic on TW correct me if I'm wrong.. I like the welded eye and don't want to go through the hassle of doing it my self.

i don't think they are , haven't checked mine . but with 50 lb. braid (i use for punching mats) and 20-25 lb. flouro i use for flipping , i consider the non-welded eye not an issue . are you concerned about chaffing of the line ??

I use a snell knot and have had issues with the eye rubbing the first rap. I use 65lb suffix. no probs since i switched to welded eyeflipping hooks