Offset Worm Hooks : O'Shaughnessy Bend vs. Round Bend ?

[ChrisD46]

When it comes to offset worm hooks - which of the above two are your favorite ? For reference , here are the two types : https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gamakatsu_OShaughnessy_Bend_Offset_Worm_Hook_Black_5pk/descpage-GOSW.html , https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gamakatsu_Offset_Round_Bend_Worm_Hooks_Black/descpage-GRBOBK.html . *After moving away from EWG hooks for worms (i.e not enough" hook point to line tie gap" - but a EWG hook rigs a worm extremely straight with no hump)) I have shifted my focus to these two styles of worm hooks for cast & retrieve T-Rig worms (I prefer straight shank hooks for closer target pitching / flipping worms) . From what I can tell , the offset round bend has the most hook point to line tie gap but rigging the worm straight is a little more of a challenge . The O'Shaughnessy offset bend hook is a little easier to rig a worm straight but you are giving up slightly less hook point to line tie gap . There are fans of each style worm hook - many feel the O'Shaughnessy offset bend worm hooks provide a better hook set due to the modified hook bend shape from hook body to hook point . *I'm not a hook scientist - your thoughts and experiences between the two types of worm hooks ?

[Deleted account]

I don't find a significant functional difference between the two (based on the bend). EWGs on the other hand give me a similar feeling a Taco Bell meal...

[Cbump]

I can’t tell a difference either but I do use the O’s for c-rig. Rebarb hooks for everything else. 

[Catt]

59 minutes ago, ChrisD46 said:

From what I can tell , the offset round bend has the most hook point to line tie gap

 

Straight shank round bends do.

 

As far offset it depends on the manufacturer, some have no gap like an EWG.

 

I choose round bends because sometimes when you set hook the worm doubles clogging the bend with plastic. 

 

I find straight shanks easier to rig straight but that maybe because of 6 decades of practice.

[Team9nine]

O’Shaughnessy - It’s the original C-rig hook, and stronger than a RB. 

[WRB]

Fished with O’Shaughnessy worm and jig hooks for decades because they were stronger at the hook bend until the Japanese extremely sharp strong forged ( flatten at the bend) round bend hooks came out early 90’s.

Only use off set hooks for limited soft plastics like larger creature baits with 4/0 and finesse worm using Owner #5133 down shot hook.

No issue rigging straight shank worm hooks skin hooked.

Tom

[Catt]

Lonnie Stanley made a deal with Mustard to create first needle point round bend hook which Lonnie used in his jigs, spinnerbaits, & even a worm hooks. 

 

I still use that worm hook today.

 

[Cbump]

But do you snell? ??

[tander]

I have used Owner round bend for years, never a problem.

[Darth-Baiter]

i like the O hooks.  simple and thin enough to pierce with a lighter touch.

 

i have been using the new Haymakers from Owner, but it might be my imagination, but they seem  to snag more often. 

[ChrisD46]

On 3/3/2023 at 11:31 AM, WRB said:

Fished with O’Shaughnessy worm and jig hooks for decades because they were stronger at the hook bend until the Japanese extremely sharp strong forged ( flatten at the bend) round bend hooks came out early 90’s.

Only use off set hooks for limited soft plastics like larger creature baits with 4/0 and finesse worm using Owner #5133 down shot hook.

No issue rigging straight shank worm hooks skin hooked.

Tom

*Would say Gamakatsu and Owner represent brands that use the stronger Japanese hook forging process ?