Clash City Rocker Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 I've been fishing a few 1/2 oz. traps lately and I'm thinking about putting some larger/sharper hooks on. What size and brand do you guys like? Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted March 31, 2012 Super User Posted March 31, 2012 Funny I should visit this particular forum today. Recently watched a video where it was suggested you "one up" most lures with treble hooks. That is, go one size larger with the hooks. Hook-ups would improve, and lost fish would decrease. The hooks need to appear to be too big for the lure for best efficiency. Replacing hooks isn't something I had previously considered. Now I am, so I'm gong to be interested in the replies you get as well. Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted March 31, 2012 Super User Posted March 31, 2012 Funny I should visit this particular forum today. Recently watched a video where it was suggested you "one up" most lures with treble hooks. That is, go one size larger with the hooks. Hook-ups would improve, and lost fish would decrease. The hooks need to appear to be too big for the lure for best efficiency. Replacing hooks isn't something I had previously considered. Now I am, so I'm gong to be interested in the replies you get as well. I only replace hooks on lures that come with junk hooks, the rattle trap and strike king lures are both noted for bad hooks. Certain lures you can go up a size but not all and you need to be careful which ones you do it too, as a rule of thumb, diving crankbaits are a bait type you could upsize with little effect. Baits I would not up size hooks are topwaters, and suspending jerkbaits, especially the higher priced baits that are made with precision. Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted March 31, 2012 Super User Posted March 31, 2012 Rattle trap changed the style of hooks a couple years ago and I absolutely hate them. I change the hooks on my traps. Quote
outdoorsman110 Posted April 1, 2012 Posted April 1, 2012 I replace them with SureSet hooks that they use on the rapala DT's. Quote
Super User Sam Posted April 1, 2012 Super User Posted April 1, 2012 I think Ike upgrades his lipless crank hooks with one size larger. I have done this and to be honest, I have not found any difference in hook ratios. I do switch out some older hooks with Owner or Gammys. Can't hurt to go one size larger with a quality brand so give it a shot and come to your own decision. Quote
MN_SONNEN_ANGLER Posted April 1, 2012 Posted April 1, 2012 Very true! the hooks they come with are unbarable, i always put nice owners on mine, especially the 3/4 oz! Quote
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