Lasher Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I'm seeing more and more red hooks in the terminal tackle at stores and websites. I've used them some, but can't say I've seen any real difference. Do you guys buy red hooks over the traditional? Maybe there is some data behind it, but is seems like a matter of opinion to me. Quote
LivewellHero Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I have much more confidence in black or nickel, which makes a difference for me. Don't like red, mainly for worm hooks. I have a few crank baits with red back trebles. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 30, 2014 Super User Posted January 30, 2014 I'm seeing more and more red hooks in the terminal tackle at stores and websites. I've used them some, but can't say I've seen any real difference. Do you guys buy red hooks over the traditional? Maybe there is some data behind it, but is seems like a matter of opinion to me. Actually there are less and less. This was a fad started about a decade ago. Quote
Mainebassin Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Never really thought about them till one day 2 years ago...My buddy and I both fishing the same colored Senko the only difference was he had a red hook....He was catching them 3 to my one....I switched to Red hook and we were catching equal... Quote
Dr. Watson Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I believe red hooks were to make a bleeding bait presentation, but since soft baits are offered with red flake in them anyway, I just see it as overkill. I have heard some people swear by red hooks, but I've never seen any hard evidence to prove they work better than regular hooks. Quote
aquaholic Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I like the color of them. I also think anodized blue would be a pretty cool color. I buy them because i dont think there is a price difference, they look pretty cool in my tackle box, and it gives my fishing partners excuses to make why i catch all the fish. Quote
Dyerbassman Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I think it's a confidence thing. If you go out and slay 'em with red hooks, you'll have more confidence in using them and will be inclined to do so more regularly. Personally, I don't think there is a huge factor, as I have used both and gotten similar results. But I do not think red hooks lessen the chance of catching a bass at all. 1 Quote
Lasher Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 Actually there are less and less. This was a fad started about a decade ago. So would this mean red hooks are a dying trend? Quote
daiwaguy Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Sometimes I use them If I am using a "bleeding" style shallow crankbait or Trap. I will swap out the belly treble with a red one. I am not going to say it makes a difference but it gives me confidence and I have caught alot of fish on them. Quote
doyle8218 Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I don't think they matter - don't hurt but don't help either. Quote
Super User Solution Ratherbfishing Posted January 30, 2014 Super User Solution Posted January 30, 2014 You need the option of "Sometimes" because sometimes Red hooks help and sometimes they do not. Quote
Missourifishin Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I bought a bunch of red Gamakatsu hooks last year. As far as I can tell, they catch just as many fish but no more. Quote
McAlpine Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I don't know why but I like a red trailer hook on a white spinnerbait. I like red hooks for senkos too. I doubt it makes any difference but its a confidence thing. Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 31, 2014 Super User Posted January 31, 2014 I don't really beleive the red hooks give any advantage. But I'm sure they don't hurt anything. I bought several packs of red Ewgs from Walmart a few Years ago when they were on clearance and used them up. They worked as well as any other hook. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 31, 2014 Super User Posted January 31, 2014 If red works for ya, use 'em. Me? I've used 'em and don't think they make any difference. Besides, I hate when the paint chips and they become a mix of gold and red (or whatever's underneath). Prefer un-painted hooks myself. 1 Quote
flyingmonkie Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I love to use them with my soft plastics in dingy water... I like to think that a little flash of red might help get a fish's attention. For natural presentations in clear water, I tend to avoid them. Quote
Super User NorcalBassin Posted January 31, 2014 Super User Posted January 31, 2014 Definitely a confidence thing for me. I prefer black nickel with red being a distant second place. The broze/gold hooks just look cheap and I try to change them out whenever I get the chance. Quote
coryn h. fishowl Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Well whether or not it looks like a bleeding fish may be up for debate, but the fact of the matter is that bass are specially adapted to see and distinguish red and green the best. So a red hook may just draw more attention...on crankbaits, it's a plus, if not a neccessity. Quote
papajoe222 Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Almost every top-water bait I throw has a red treble on it's belly. Most of my shallow cranks get the same treatment. Light penetration plays a big part in whether or not a bass can see red and therefore I don't use them on deeper running presentations. I honestly can't say one way or another if they attract more strikes, but since I was a kid (more than a few years ago) I'd add a splash of red paint or nail polish to the underside of my hard baits and I just bought into using red hooks. Quote
msk Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I have a few red hooks that I use for bluegills. I picked them up because they were on sale. I catch just as mentioned with them as I do with the gold and silver aberdeens. Quote
Super User geo g Posted January 31, 2014 Super User Posted January 31, 2014 I have used them in the past, and see no avantage to using them. Quote
Lasher Posted January 31, 2014 Author Posted January 31, 2014 Lots of mixed answers, so im going to chalk it up to personal preference, but when faced with the decision to buy, I don't see myself reaching for red hooks over black or nickel. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 31, 2014 Super User Posted January 31, 2014 Well, the poll is a very small sampling, but in this case perhaps representative. At almost 3:1, most people prefer plain metal vs. red. I fish a little bit of both simply becasuse red light wire Gamakatu are often on sale. I don't notice any difference in terms of catching bass. My biggest issue with red hooks is that they quickly become gold hooks! 1 Quote
Super User Raul Posted January 31, 2014 Super User Posted January 31, 2014 I don´t give a dang about the hook color, I´ve got all sorts of hooks with all sorts of colors from the traditional bronze, silver, black, gunmetal blue to chartreuse, fluorescent orange, funky blue, red ; as long as they are quality made and sharp as razors it doesn´t matter. I´ve got a bunch of red hooks and got them because they are quality brand ( Gamakatsu ), razor sharp and they were on clearance. So far I haven´t witnessed hook color made any difference in the catch ratio. If you want to believe they will help you catch more fish I´m the first one to tell you should use them. Quote
CDMeyer Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 I feel like I do not catch anymore with them, but I have a buddy who swears by them and does not use any thing else PERIOD..... He likes the "blood" look the give off Quote
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