What is the best all around hook size that fits most plastics?
Only One Hook Size?
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, Apr 28 2012 06:07 PM
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Posted April 28 2012 - 06:07 PM
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Posted April 28 2012 - 06:15 PM
4/0 but it won't fit all.
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Posted April 28 2012 - 06:36 PM
There is no "best." Plastics come in a wide variety of sizes. If you use one size it might be too small for your largest baits and too large for the small finesse baits. I like the guideline that says use a hook with a gap at least double the diameter of the lure.
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Posted April 28 2012 - 06:51 PM
I have found that a 4/0 EWG will work in most any situation. It isnt nessecarily the best size hook for everything, but it is the most flexible IMO.
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Posted April 28 2012 - 07:07 PM
Don't be silly, you need a variety of sizes.
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Posted April 28 2012 - 07:22 PM
Don't be silly, you need a variety of sizes.
It is only temporary- I can assure you. I will buy more than one type, but as of now I am on a limited budget and I am looking at cerrtain hooks.
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Posted April 28 2012 - 07:37 PM
It is only temporary- I can assure you. I will buy more than one type, but as of now I am on a limited budget and I am looking at cerrtain hooks.
I would at least get 3/0 and 4/0 but if you have to limit yourself to one or the other make sure you buy baits to match.
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Posted April 28 2012 - 07:44 PM
If you tend to use bigger baits get a 4/0. If you use 6" and under, you can get by with 3/0.
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Posted April 29 2012 - 11:48 PM
I'd say 3/0. 4/0 are slightly too big for 4in craws and creatures, which is a lot of my fishing.
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Posted April 30 2012 - 08:46 AM
3/0 if only choosing one. I have caught fish on finesse worms and 10" worms on a 3/0 because I was in a pinch.
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Posted April 30 2012 - 09:00 AM
Most of the baits that I use work just fine with a 3/0. From 6-9" lizards, to 12" worms. Never had a problem. Only other size I use is a 5/0 for my thick baits, like the Gambler EZ.
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Posted April 30 2012 - 09:03 AM
Well, it might help if you list the baits that you already have.
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Posted April 30 2012 - 10:40 AM
Go for the Gamakatsu value assortment pack. 25 hooks from 1/0 all the way to 5/0. Budget it. Justify spending a few extra dollars to put yourself into a much better position to bring in a lot more fish.
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Posted April 30 2012 - 11:21 AM
Don't be silly, you need a variety of sizes.
If you told me that I could fish only one size it would be a 3/0 for me! But like RW said you need more than one size!
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Posted April 30 2012 - 11:29 AM
If you told me that I could fish only one size it would be a 3/0 for me! But like RW said you need more that one size!
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