T-Rig Drop Shot : Favorite Hook ?

[ChrisD46]

I see a lot more hook options for T-Rig drop shot over the last couple of years (i.e. Gamakatsu G Finesse Heavy Cover , VMC EWG or Niko , Owner Cover Shot , Roboworm Rebarb , standard EWG and Wide gap worm hooks in that #2 to perhaps 2/0 size range for 3.5" to 6" range of soft plastics . *I mainly would plan to T-Rig soft plastic worms on a drop shot to begin - then expand from there with T-Rig soft plastic craws , creature baits , shads , flukes , etc. The above said = what T-Rig hook and size for drop shot do you currently favor using ?

[long island basser]

Roboworm rebarb hooks = size 1/0 for six inch worm.

[ChrisD46]

I know hook size may differ in size (depending on the manufacturer) but it appears after reading you could probably get by with the #1 and 1/0 size T-Rig Drop Shot Hooks to handle a range of soft plastics for the drop shot ? Small 3.5" sculpin, baitfish , leach style soft plastics might work best T-Rigged for drop shot on a #1 size Roboworm Rebarb Hook . For 4" to 6" finesse worms it might be best to migrate to the next size up with the 1/0 Roboworm Rebarb hook .

[padon]

1/0 roboworm rebarb light wire for 4 inch worms. owner cover shot 2/0 for 6 inch

[LonnieP]

Owner Cover Shot 1/0

[WRB]

Hands down Owner #5133 Down Shot Hook!

Tom

[ChrisD46]

Thanks for the replies - I mostly envision worms used on a T-Rig Drop shot ... The Roboworm , Owner Cover Shot - and the forgotten Owner #5133 Down Shot hook are the ones I will look into soon . The Gamakatsu G-Finesse Arom Martens hook in a 1/0 may be a winner as well .

[Hook2Jaw]

Roboworm Rebarbs are definitely a great hook, but I've been trying the Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp Round Bend Worm Hook out in 1/0 for Roboworm 6" Straight Tail Worms.  I don't have any complaints, but the bass are pretty mad at hooks solidly in the roof of their mouth.

[Darth-Baiter]

18 hours ago, WRB said:

Hands down Owner #5133 Down Shot Hook!

Tom

this is my hook.  exclusively for this use.  tex rigged drop shot.  easier to find locally than the Covershot.  (for me)

[Bluebasser86]

Owner Covershot. I use some for light T rigs also. 

[ChrisD46]

On 1/16/2023 at 10:30 PM, WRB said:

Hands down Owner #5133 Down Shot Hook!

Tom

*You still favor the 1/0 size for 4.5" original , thin Roboworms ?

[Jar11591]

#1 or #2 Gamakatsu offset EWG. 

[J Francho]

On 1/16/2023 at 10:30 PM, WRB said:

Hands down Owner #5133 Down Shot Hook!

Tom

This is my favorite as well. 

[WRB]

3 hours ago, ChrisD46 said:

*You still favor the 1/0 size for 4.5" original , thin Roboworms ?

Yes, 2/0 for 6” 

Tom

[softwateronly]

On 1/17/2023 at 6:30 AM, ChrisD46 said:

Thanks for the replies - I mostly envision worms used on a T-Rig Drop shot ... The Roboworm , Owner Cover Shot - and the forgotten Owner #5133 Down Shot hook are the ones I will look into soon . The Gamakatsu G-Finesse Arom Martens hook in a 1/0 may be a winner as well .

I just picked some g finesse 1/0 hybrid worm hooks up. They seem like they’d be perfect for 4-5” worms if you like ewg, they run a little large. I plan on pitching a 4” trigged otter or smaller beaver with them. 
 

scott
 

 

[ChrisD46]

I picked up the Owner Cover Shot in 2/0 (smallest the store had in stock) which should work for 6" Trick Worms (or equivelent) . Next , I picked up a G - Finesse Worm Light Hook w/ Tin Keeper (1/0) for 4.5" ~ 5" finesse worms  ... I like that the Owner Cover Shot & the G-Finesse Worm Light Hook have the keeper slightly lower on the shank than the Roboworm Rebarb hook - but any of these brands will do in a pinch for T-Rigging drop shot worms . For additional hook gap or for creature baits on a drop shot - the Gamakatsu Aaron Martins G-Finesse Heavy Cover Hook could prove interesting (although hook size runs a little large) , so would drop down to a 1/0 or even for a Z-Craw Jr. Baby D-Bomb) , etc.  style creature soft plastic . It will be fun to experiment with the different hooks and soft plastics for different drop shot set ups .