Ned head hooks

[BuckMaxx]

I had a bunch of #1 but can't remember the number. They were probably EC. Looking for a cheap sharp light wire. What  size and # are you guys using for ned heads thanks

[Tim Kelly]

I like the VMC aberdeen jig hook or the Eagle claw sickle shaped hooks in a size 2 for most ned baits.

[smalljaw67]

You are probably thinking of the Eagle Claw 570 but there are actually a bunch of different ones like colored versions but I won't get into those. There are the regular bronze 570 which I avoid, then there are the laser sharp bronze 570, they are good but I don't get those either. There is a black platinum model that is 570BP and then the one I like is the L570BP, the "L" means laser sharp and the "BP" means black platinum finish. Those will all work for the NED rig but the newest ones that I really like are the 500BP Lil Nasty jig hooks, these are Eagle Claw's version of the sickle hook only the wire is better than Matzuo's and they are just as sharp, if not sharper, wicked hooks that penetrate with very little pressure. If you don't want Eagle Claw you can get the Mustad 32746 or another hook I sometimes use is the Owner 5318 super needle point, a lot of hooks out there for that kind of head.

[BuckMaxx]

Thanks small jaw. I opted for $20/1000 570 bronze becuase of the price. The Smalley lake I fish it is not uncommon to loose 25 a day. Chances are good that you will loose them before they dull. I tried some gammy 604 last year and really wasn't that impressed for this application. The point seems to be different and needs a snap set over just reeling into them like I normally do with lighter hooks

[Bluebasser86]

I'd highly suggest checking out the Eagle Claw Lil' Nasty hooks that smalljaw was talking about next time you buy hooks. They're only a couple dollars more for a 1,000 pack and way better hooks. I use them for my Ned Heads and have for a couple years now with great success. 

[smalljaw67]

If you go to Captain Hooks you can get 1000 500BP Lil Nasty jig hooks in a size 10 up to a size 1 for $34.30. Not only is the reel set going to work but the hook also holds better and doesn't open as easily as the round bends do. I use a lot of Eagle Claw black platinum hooks anymore, I believe they are not only as good as the Mustad hooks, but better and some will scoff at what I'm going to say next but it is my opinion. I use 2 brands of Aberdeen style hooks, Eagle Claw and Owner, the Owner hook I like is the 5318 super needle point and the Eagle Claw I like the 500BP Lil Nasty. The Lil Nasty is actually as sharp as the Owner and because of the sickle bend it is actually stronger but that is  one of the reasons for hooks to have sproat, O'Shaughnessy, or sickle bends, it helps hold the fish but actually makes it harder to bend the hook out. I have nothing against Owner either, I use the 5313 as well as the 5304 on a regular basis and I also like the 5318 and I use it for small 1/16oz and 1/8oz weedless ball jigs because I like the extra bite I get from the round bend and the only hook as sharp as the Lil Nasty is the Owner.

[WPCfishing]

So many possibilities.. I will be using a ned rig more often this year. I'll have to make a hook decision pretty soon.

I appreciate all these informative posts.

 

Wayne

[Justin Donaldson]

anyone want to sell any of these ned heads? Never fished it before, but would like to try it