Switching to Single Hooks

[N.Y. Yankee]

I dislike trebles for most things. I like to switch them to singles but the only way I know is to cut off the treble and use a split ring to attach a single. The problem I find is getting a hook in the right size with an eye that will fit on a split ring. Do you have any better way of doing it or an idea where I can get hooks with bigger eyes?

[Jigfishn10]

If the single hook can't be installed on the split ring I open the eye, install and crimp down.

[fishwizzard]

If you hunt around you can find single hooks that are designed to be treble replacements and come with larger hook eyes and are available with the eyes both inline and perpendicular to the hook point.  I use Owner/Cultiva hooks, but there are others out there.  

 

If you have a lure where the treble is attached directly to the hook hanger, then adding a split ring or trying to open up the hook eye are really your only choices.  

[GetFishorDieTryin]

2 hours ago, N.Y. Yankee said:

I dislike trebles for most things. I like to switch them to singles but the only way I know is to cut off the treble and use a split ring to attach a single. The problem I find is getting a hook in the right size with an eye that will fit on a split ring. Do you have any better way of doing it or an idea where I can get hooks with bigger eyes?

Owner, VMC and Mustad all make purpose built single replacements with an XXl eye.  They arent like siwash hooks, the single replacements have a shorter shank to prevent the hooks from handcuffing.   The eye of the hooks are parallel with bend so they sit with the point inline with the bait instead of being at a right angle on the left or right. 

[Crankin4Bass]

Owner Single Replacement Hooks

 

https://www.ownerhooks.com/product/single-replacement-hooks-x-strong/

 

They have this treble to single size conversion table in the pictures.

[ajschn06]

What is the benefit to this?  Any reduction in hook ups?  Can you use a bit stouter rod?

[JustJames]

Main benefit to me is easier landing and less risky to my hand/ fingers. Hook ups ratio, to me if use proper size hook, there shouldn’t be any issue. I only got one last year that swiped at my lipless and no hook up. I might not be the best to answer since I don’t fish these type lures often anymore.

[N.Y. Yankee]

13 hours ago, ajschn06 said:

What is the benefit to this?  Any reduction in hook ups?  Can you use a bit stouter rod?

Fish like bass and muskies that will engulf a lure usually always get hooked. You just use a couple sizes bigger single hook and make sure it's good and sharp. Fish will hook themselves or all you need is a flip of the rod tip. I even debarb a lot or all of my lures. Usually tie on and pinch the barbs. Keep your line tight and you won't lose many at all, if any. I do all this to be able to release a fish easier and faster and help keep hooks out of my hands. One trip to the hospital will make you a believer. Trust me.

[Michigander]

14 hours ago, ajschn06 said:

What is the benefit to this?  Any reduction in hook ups?  Can you use a bit stouter rod?

It's a mixed bag, like anything else. You can use a faster rod because you don't have treble hooks. Singles don't have the same easy hooking ability of trebles, but you can get solid hook sets. They also give you the ability to work the bait in areas where you couldn't with trebles, so you get access to some new fish.