What hook do I need to look for to get a nice wide gap hook but short shank enough to TX rig beavers?

I like the Gammy G-lock.   3/0 for the smaller beavers and 4/0 for the larger beavers.

this is what i use...4/0

http://www.***.com/descpage-O5139.html

this is what i use...4/0

http://www.***.com/descpage-O5139.html

I also use an Owner hook similar to that one but the top of the cutting point is flat.

I like the owner 3/0 short shank wide gap hooks for beavers

6/0 Gammy Mosquito hooks or 4/0 Owner SSW.  Snell them for best results.  6-7 turns for fluoro, 8 or 9 for braid.  That's what I use for pegged punching rigs.  For "normal" weed cover, I use a 4/0 Owner Wide Gap Plus.

6/0 Gammy Mosquito hooks or 4/0 Owner SSW. Snell them for best results. 6-7 turns for fluoro, 8 or 9 for braid. That's what I use for pegged punching rigs. For "normal" weed cover, I use a 4/0 Owner Wide Gap Plus.

Is there an advantage to snelling vs knot. If so can you explain?

RI's 3/0&4/0 BMF hooks

I really like 3/0 Gamakatsu Skip Gap hooks for beavers. Beavers tend to slide down the hook more than other plastics.

http://www.***.com/descpage-GSGH.html

I really like 3/0 Gamakatsu Skip Gap hooks for beavers. Beavers tend to slide down the hook more than other plastics.

http://www.***.com/descpage-GSGH.html

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i love these hooks.

6/0 Gammy Mosquito hooks or 4/0 Owner SSW. Snell them for best results. 6-7 turns for fluoro, 8 or 9 for braid. That's what I use for pegged punching rigs. For "normal" weed cover, I use a 4/0 Owner Wide Gap Plus.

Is there an advantage to snelling vs knot. If so can you explain?

Its a strong, straight pull connection, and the knot serves as a baitholder.  Almost every hook with a bent eye line tie performs better when snelled.

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