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[Megastink]

Ok, so I have heard both sides of the aisle: KVD prefers EWG hooks on all his hardbaits, while Rick Clunn preaches the round bend.

I've used both, caught fish on both, but I feel like they're each have their place. So, does one design have an advantage over another in a specific situation? I, for instance, could see EWG hooks being more efficient on a squarebill around cover, due to the inward turned points.

Any thoughts?

[moguy1973]

The mustad ultra KVD trebles (short shank EWG) work real well. Haven't lost nearly as many fish since switching. They allow a bigger hook while not changing the action of the lure.

[Megastink]

I'm more concerned with the "snaggyness" of the hooks, rather than the fish holding power. Thanks for the info though.

Gammy is coming out with a SS EWG treble soon. I'll buy that one over any Mustad!

[Megastink]

Do EWG trebles come though cover better than round bend trebles?

[RobertBG]

Do EWG trebles come though cover better than round bend trebles?

I dont know........why not rig up 2 of the same baits and fish them both to find out?

[smalljaw67]

I prefer the EWG trebles over the round bends in both shallow and deep divers. I've been using the normal Mustad triple grips ever since they came out but I have quite a few baits that feature premium round bend hooks that are good also. The only difference to me would be the EWG seems to hold the fish better, I have lost more fish on Gamakatsu trebles that I have with Mustad Triple Grips and it doesn't mean Mustads are sharper because they aren't but they do hold better and not all of them but the Triple Grips.