Ok I'm fairly new to this deal with umbrella rigs. Since I've started using it I have had two instances where I have had very nice fish on and each one pulled off and upon inspection I found a bent hook. The first one I saw two weeks ago looked to be 7-8lbs and one yesterday which I did not see but a flash. I have caught several 2-3 lbers with no problem. I am using a Dobyns Savvy 735C, 7'3" MH XF Action, Shimano Curado E7 and 65lb Power Pro with 1/8 oz and 1/4 oz jigheads with 4/0 and 5/0 hooks. I also set my drag somewhat loose. What am I doing wrong? Do I need heavier duty hooks? Thanks in advance

I don't know really, I use light wire hooks on the outside, but I have never caught a fish on the outside baits.

At any rate, switch to Gamakatsu Offset Worm Hooks, heavy gauge.

Your hooks are inferior. When I started throwing the a-rig I used light wire hooks and they just dont cut it. They are fine for smaller fish but when you start getting in to fish that are 5 pounds plus they will bend out. I have been using the picasso smart mouth jig heads with good results. Has a 2x gami hook.