What Sz VMC Neko Hook?

[TxHawgs]

I'm gonna be throwing a Reins Bubble Shaker 7" on 12lb line. I'm gonna order the hooks from TW and just tired of ordering more than one Sz and returning. If not familiar with the Reins worm it's similar to a Zoom Trick Worm in Sz, so I'm between the Sz 1 and 1/0? Thanks guys.

[ChrisD46]

The 7" version looks to be fatter than a Trick Worm - plus you are also in NW TX (potential for big LMB) , so I would go with the 1/0 size . You could also use the 1/0 hook with 5" Senko + a nail weight with good results . The #1 hook size I would use with a Trick Worm , Bottom Hopper , Robo Worm in a 5.5" ~ 6.5" size .

[fishballer06]

The VMC Neko hooks are great for more than just Neko rigging. They work well for traditional whacky rigging and dropshotting too. I've been throwing the Neko rig a ton this season, and I have also been researching what some of the pro's are using. So here's what I've found through trial and error.

 

I personally have been using the size 1 the most. I generally fish mine on an SV105 with 12lb. FC on an IMX 803C. If I'm fishing with my other finesse setup, it's a PX Type R with 30lb. Braid and a 10-12lb. FC leader on an Avid 7' Medium powered rod, and for this setup, I'll step up to the 1/0 because it's a little heavier gauge wire and I don't want to have to worry about straightening out a hook using the no stretch braided line.

 

I've heard Palaniuk and Feider both state that they like using the size 2 hook, however I believe they primarily throw the Neko on a spinning setup. I've heard Wheeler say he likes the size 1 and 2 Neko hook. 

 

So in short, I'd order the 2, 1, and 1/0 variations of this hook.

 

Here's Feider talking about how he rigs it and fishes it. 

 

 

[tonka_blue]

I wouldn't order anything bigger than a size 1. Size 2 would be plenty for that worm. The only time I've used 1/0 was for the zoom magnum trick worms.