Neil McCauley Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 My hardbaits need replacement trebles and I'm looking to make a bulk buy. What do you use?Also any advice on style- long vs short shank, round vs angled bend, etc. Quote
Super User scaleface Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 I use Mustad or VMC round bends mostly. They are inexpensive and are good hooks. The only time I use something different is on some baits the hook hangers are to close and short shank hooks are needed to keep from tangling on themselves , but they are expensive . Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 27, 2015 Global Moderator Posted July 27, 2015 Eagle Claw has put out some really good short shank triple grips lately but the only place I can find them is Walmart oddly enough. They don't come in a bulk pack but are very reasonably priced at around $4.50 for a 12 pack. Quote
Super User scaleface Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 Eagle Claw has put out some really good short shank triple grips lately but the only place I can find them is Walmart oddly enough. They don't come in a bulk pack but are very reasonably priced at around $4.50 for a 12 pack. I'm going to go check today then . I need some shorties . Quote
Jon G Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 Cranks, Lipless baits= Mustad KVD Elite 1x strong 2x short Topwaters and jerkbaits= Owner St36 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 Mustad KVD Elite 1x strong 2x short ~ That is all. A-Jay Quote
Jon G Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 Mustad KVD Elite 1x strong 2x short ~ That is all. A-Jay Have you found a size that you like for jerkbaits, like a 100 sized LC Pointer. I love these hooks but I haven't found a size that doesn't hinder the suspension of Jerkbaits. Quote
Super User deep Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 If you go on to the lucky craft usa site, you can find a list of what hooks are on each bait. Pointer 100SP has two size 5s. Apparently the gamakatsu size 5s are heavier than the Daichi size 5s (I weighed them). Slender pointer 112MRs have the same size 5s (all three). I bought a bunch of lucky craft size 5 hooks from Ebay- those are my two favorite jerkbaits. P.S. Funny thing is my slender pointers like to sink in warmer water (but not the 100SP, go figure), so I currently have some size 6 gammys on one of them. Will switch back as and when needed. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 Have you found a size that you like for jerkbaits, like a 100 sized LC Pointer. I love these hooks but I haven't found a size that doesn't hinder the suspension of Jerkbaits. I tend to stick to OE type & size hooks where bait suspension is a concern - and a LC Pointer definitely falls into that category. The standard Gamakatsu Round Bend Treble Hooks get the nod here for me. A-Jay Quote
blckshirt98 Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 Mustad KVD Elite 1x strong 2x short ~ That is all. A-Jay Another one for the Mustad KVD hooks. Also because of the short shank you can upsize to a larger hook without worrying about getting the trebles tangled up. Quote
Jon G Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 I tend to stick to OE type & size hooks where bait suspension is a concern - and a LC Pointer definitely falls into that category. The standard Gamakatsu Round Bend Treble Hooks get the nod here for me. A-Jay yeah I will stick to the Owner St36 then. Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 yeah I will stick to the Owner St36 then. the Owner ST-36 hooks are good but the ST-41's are hands down the best treble hooks on the market , strong and scary sharp ............ Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 No consensus will be reached. Split about 30-30-30-10 between mustad Gama owner and vmc respectively. Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 No consensus will be reached. Split about 30-30-30-10 between mustad Gama owner and vmc respectively. Yep, and I don't think you can buy any of them in bulk. Quote
Neil McCauley Posted July 27, 2015 Author Posted July 27, 2015 Yea, could not find bulk purchases. I got 4 11-pks- sizes 1,2,4,6- of Mustad KVD 1x Strong 2x Short Triple Grip Treble Hooks. Mostly going on plugs and crankbaits. Did I do OK?I have been losing a LOT of fish lately so I hope this is the solution. Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 Yea, could not find bulk purchases. I got 4 11-pks- sizes 1,2,4,6- of Mustad KVD 1x Strong 2x Short Triple Grip Treble Hooks. Mostly going on plugs and crankbaits. Did I do OK? I have been losing a LOT of fish lately so I hope this is the solution. Those are great hooks, you did well. Quote
Super User deep Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 Should have bought round bends. But who listens to me anyway? 2 Quote
Super User Munkin Posted July 28, 2015 Super User Posted July 28, 2015 Lite wire = Daiichi Death Trap Heavy wire = Owner ST-36 Allen Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted July 29, 2015 Super User Posted July 29, 2015 Lite wire = Daiichi Death Trap Heavy wire = Owner ST-36 Allen to me ,the ST-36's are light wire , the 2X ST-41's are heavy wire .... btw, the super needle points are good but the cutting point hooks are scary sharp ... Quote
Ringonu Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 Yea, could not find bulk purchases. I got 4 11-pks- sizes 1,2,4,6- of Mustad KVD 1x Strong 2x Short Triple Grip Treble Hooks. Mostly going on plugs and crankbaits. Did I do OK? I have been losing a LOT of fish lately so I hope this is the solution. Not sure what you paid but I just bought the same hooks on Amazon for around $6 for an 11 pack. They are awesome! Quote
Neil McCauley Posted August 11, 2015 Author Posted August 11, 2015 I have used the Mustad KVDs now for about 10 trips. Losing fewer fish but still losing a few, I have noticed mostly on the smaller hooks. I may try the Gamas and Owners for the heck of it. Quote
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