Favorite Drop Shot Hook Sizes ?

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My drop shot rig is simple. I use Owner Mosquito hooks almost exclusively. I will use #1 when there's only largemouths and no smallies around otherwise #2 for smallies or both. And I use a 1/0 and occasionally a 2/0 for a wacky rig.

 

Also will go a step down when there are weeds present. Smaller hooks hang up less.

On 12/15/2022 at 8:04 AM, ChrisD46 said:

Do you find the Owner Mosquito curved "beak" hook tip hampers your hook up rate in any way ? Curious about the reasoning behind Owner's curved tip of this hook versus a straight hook tip like the Decoy or Owner Mosquito Light straight hook tip as far as hook up ratio is concerned ?

 

From my experience, it seems to help with hooksets. They often hook themselves like a circle hook - when my kid was learning the drop shot, he missed the bite a few times but still got the fish.

 

I use the larger sizes for a wacky rig and even though they are not the conventional hook for that, they work quite well.