Hook Size for NK 28 and Mags?

[tannero]

Bought a bunch of NK 28 and NK mag size spoon's at the LOTSA and forgot about asking what size treble hooks they run as they were just the blank spoons that I purchased.  Anyone know what size typically comes with or works with these?   I emailed and called NK but no answer - they might be busy making spoons   

[MikeyP]

Bought a bunch of NK 28 and NK mag size spoon's at the LOTSA and forgot about asking what size treble hooks they run as they were just the blank spoons that I purchased.  Anyone know what size typically comes with or works with these?   I emailed and called NK but no answer - they might be busy making spoons   

  

   Not busy making spoons. I believe NK closed up shop!

[bandrus1]

   Not busy making spoons. I believe NK closed up shop!

 

 

they are still around

[BrokeOff]

pretty sure the 28's get a size #1 treble and the mags get a 1/0 or a 2/0 hook (max).

[Capt Vince Pierleoni]

When those spoons first came out, and what the designer intended was, 1/0 on the 28 and 2/0 on the mag.

[Has Been]

Capn Vince is correct 1/0  28    ,2/0 mag. I use EC LS 374.Best hook for the money IMO  . I think that was the original stock  hooks on them.I Use them on fly harnesses,Squids, J plug harnesses . Smaller on cranks & sticks. I have a lot of confidence in them .Size / Style changes action so be aware.

[tannero]

Appreciate it guys - I'm going to order some!  

[BrokeOff]

Has been:  where are you buying these hooks?

[tannero]

Not sure. Found a hit last night that advised. Vcm 9650 is what was on theses but looked for the make capt vince was advising w no luck. Vcm is on amazon. Not sure where to get ec ls 374

[Big Dave]

eagle claw   ls 374

[Has Been]

I get the hooks where I can local but I got some bulk  at B&E last year, Saw some at Gander yesterday. Bulk at

cabals. Guy from NK had bulk at the show in Lockport last year. 25 at B& E were about 7 bucks last  I got them .

 

 Some of the VMC, Gams & the likes are 1 buck a piece,a little much for me.

[DJ 17]

Has anyone tried single hooks on these? Did you get any more action at slower speeds with the reduced weight?

[Sk8man]

I've always used single Mustad Siwash salmon triple or five X stainless hooks (mostly 2/0 and 3/0) on all my lures except stick baits. Seldom lose any fish with them over the years and easier to sharpen if necessary, They come VERY sharp, VERY durable and never had any bends despite big chinooks manhandling them. They seem to snag less on grass in shallow water too. On the downside they are relatively expensive when you change out several hundred lures Luckily I've been able to do it over they years and bought them in hundred packs.

Edited March 1, 2013 by Sk8man

[LongLine]

Has anyone tried single hooks on these? Did you get any more action at slower speeds with the reduced weight?

 

yep.  I use the 3/0 siwash, sticky sharp.  I've found that trolling a little faster with a single hook on NK's is better.

 

Tom B.

(LongLine)