Single inline hook recommendations

[redmeansdistortion]

I'm looking for #6 and #8 single inline hooks to swap my F3 and F5 Rapalas over from trebles.  I understand my hookup rate may go down, but these are more for stream fishing where I encounter, and unfortunately donate a lot of baits to the logjams and other gremlins.  There have been days where I've got zero fish but lost $20+ worth of baits and I feel singles will help out in that department.  I've looked at VMC and Owner and they only appear to go as small as #6.  Is there anything available from other reputable manufacturers?

[Crestliner2008]

Check out the VMC line up of "In-Line" single hooks for replacing trebles on cranks. I troll series 300 Bandit cranks and use a single #1/0 VMC In-Line on the rear hanger with excellent results. The bandits are a bit fatter than the Raps are, but you really need that wide hook gap to set well. JMO.

[The Bassman]

I use the Owner inlines on some of my lures and agree that the #6 is still too big for a #3 or 5 Rapala. What I do is just go up a size with the trebles and cut off the two hooks that would face wrong.

[JustJames]

Owner single replacement hook goes down to #10 the last time I checked.

Otherwise you can order from Finesse-Fishing.com.

I have no name #4 if you wanna try it, should fit F5 but F3 might be too big.

1 hour ago, The Bassman said:

I use the Owner inlines on some of my lures and agree that the #6 is still too big for a #3 or 5 Rapala. What I do is just go up a size with the trebles and cut off the two hooks that would face wrong.

I have done these on some as well, I fish for crappie so I don’t worry about hook being bend. Inline hook supposed to be stronger?

[BASS302]

@redmeansdistortion, I don't know if this would work as an alternative, but you can remove the split rings and attach siwash hooks directly.  Most siwash hooks are available with an open eye, and I think they make them in small sizes (8 and 10).  The down side is that siwash hooks appear to be heavy.  Not sure how that would affect the action of your lures.

[Crankin4Bass]

TW has a chart in the description of owner inline singles with sizes to use to replace trebles.

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Owner_Single_Replacement_Hook_X_Strong/descpage-OSRH.html?from=gshop&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrtuS0PCy5wIVzJyzCh0nUg6qEAQYBCABEgI9jvD_BwE

 

The F5 takes #10 trebles, so according the chart use a #6 inline hook.

The F3 takes #12 trebles. The Owner inline hooks go down to #6 so maybe try # 6’s or get some #8’s from the finesse-fishing site James recommended. 
 

I tried Siwash hooks. The problem is when you close the eye it’s too small to move freely. 

[fishwizzard]

I prefer the Owner Cultiva SBL-75M barbless single hooks, I think the barbed ones have a different number. 

[redmeansdistortion]

I do have plenty of siwash hooks in various sizes as I swap all of my spoons and spinners to singles.  I'll try the finesse fishing site that was mentioned here.  I thought about running siwash hooks but they're a little too long for Rapalas IMO.  

[JustJames]

I have a question for you, are you trying to match treble hook replacement guide which called for size 6 for #10 treble hook hook?

I normally would go bigger as long as that doesn’t effect action or buoyancy of the lure. 

[redmeansdistortion]

4 minutes ago, Bass_Fishing_Socal said:

I have a question for you, are you trying to match treble hook replacement guide which called for size 6 for #10 treble hook hook?

I normally would go bigger as long as that doesn’t effect action or buoyancy of the lure. 

Yep.  I'm only running one hook on these Rapalas, the front hook will be removed and not replaced, just the rear hook will be replaced with a single inline.  These are used for stream smallies and trout such as browns, bows, and brookies.

[JustJames]

I was gonna say the same to only use 1 hook on F3 but bigger on F5 I would add samller one in the front since it 2” long.

 

This is not mine

 

This mine #10 and #12 treble hook to #4

[fishwizzard]

2 hours ago, redmeansdistortion said:

Yep.  I'm only running one hook on these Rapalas, the front hook will be removed and not replaced, just the rear hook will be replaced with a single inline.  These are used for stream smallies and trout such as browns, bows, and brookies.

I use F5’s for small streams and they seem to need the front hook to swim correctly.  IIRC I use #6 hooks on the F5 lures.  

[Crankin4Bass]

On 2/2/2020 at 9:29 AM, fishwizzard said:

I prefer the Owner Cultiva SBL-75M barbless single hooks, I think the barbed ones have a different number. 

I prefer barbless too. Where do you order these from?

[fishwizzard]

1 hour ago, Crankin4Bass said:

I prefer barbless too. Where do you order these from?

Usually ebay. I can often find them for $5 per pack shipped.  I believe Japan Tackle also sells them.  

[redmeansdistortion]

Hooks came in yesterday.  I got a pack of #6, #8, and #10 hooks.  I also grabbed some siwash hooks for my hardware.  These are all 1/8oz baits with #6 hooks.  Tired of paying tribute to the river gods.

 

[LargeMarge]

8 hours ago, redmeansdistortion said:

Hooks came in yesterday.  I got a pack of #6, #8, and #10 hooks.  I also grabbed some siwash hooks for my hardware.  These are all 1/8oz baits with #6 hooks.  Tired of paying tribute to the river gods.

 

Those look good! Would you consider using the same hooks that you've used on the minnows on the spinners or spoons?  Or is there a reason to use different style single hooks?

[Vilas15]

Interesting, ive considered doing something similar. Are you fishing from the banks or do you have waders? Im getting waders and think ill be able to free many more snags being able to go in after them instead of only changing which direction i pull.

[WRB]

Let us know that works out. Forward facing front hook isn't any different then a treble hook.

Tom

[redmeansdistortion]

57 minutes ago, WRB said:

Let us know that works out. Forward facing front hook isn't any different then a treble hook.

Tom

That was my thought as well.  Initially I was  going to run the rear only but read elsewhere that it can mess up the action.  I should still try anyway at least to see for myself.