Hook sizes

[dhhurlburt]

I noticed that alot if my treble hooks have a bent hook. Probably from me trying to get the hooks out of their mouths, and some are broken. What size hooks do I use to replace damaged hooks for standard and mag sized spoons. Tight lines...

[shawn393]

Size 1 trebles for standard spoons and 1/0 for mags

[Sk8man]

There are substantial differences in the quality and strength of trebles. Replace the "iffy" ones with hardened trebles which appear thicker and are often designated as "extra strength" or "triple x" etc. OR change trebles to hardened stainless singles again the "triple xx" designation. The beauty  of the singles is they don't get caught in the net as often and are easier to get out of the fishes mouth without damage to either.

[dhhurlburt]

5 hours ago, Sk8man said:

There are substantial differences in the quality and strength of trebles. Replace the "iffy" ones with hardened trebles which appear thicker and are often designated as "extra strength" or "triple x" etc. OR change trebles to hardened stainless singles again the "triple xx" designation. The beauty  of the singles is they don't get caught in the net as often and are easier to get out of the fishes mouth without damage to either.

Same size for the singles. Size 1 for regular and 1/0 for mags?

[chinook35]

Always use 2x-4x strong hooks. And look for hooks that are welded where the shanks come together. That makes them stronger and line cannot get wedged between the shanks  

[dhhurlburt]

5 hours ago, chinook35 said:

Always use 2x-4x strong hooks. And look for hooks that are welded where the shanks come together. That makes them stronger and line cannot get wedged between the shanks  

Do you have a favorite brand?

[chinook35]

Gamakatsu 2X Strong Round Bend Treble Hooks

 

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21 hours ago, dhhurlburt said:

Same size for the singles. Size 1 for regular and 1/0 for mags?

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