Fat Ika hook size + other question

[preemptive strike]

Today I was fishing with a fat ika and I got 5 fish, but four of them came off before I reeled them halfway in. When I take the lure out of the water, the hook is through the body about 1/2 inch. So this makes me think that with a larger hook, it could go through the lure more and I wouldnt have missed those fish. I am currently using gamakatsu 3/0 ewg, but maybe I should use a 4/0 or 5/0? Thanks!

[carySE406]

A 4/0 EWG fits perfectly on Fat Ikas, but I do get the hook stuck in the plastic on occasion.

[Guest avid]

I use the owner 4/0 riggin hook with excellent results.

[FishTank]

I have been using the Gamakatsu G-Lock 4/0.  It has a fatter bend than an EWG which gives you a little more room to set the hook.

[roadwarrior]

I use Gamakatsu or X-Point 4/0 EWG Offset Worm Hooks.

[Deuceu72]

I use the owner 4/0 riggin hook with excellent results.

Ditto.

[Redtail]

Red Gammy 4/0 EWG

[Captain Cali]

Fina 5/0 Power Stage

[bassdocktor]

The 4/0 EWG