I just purchased a bag of these apparently I don't have a hook that is long enough, what typ/size hook is effective with these lures?

I use a 5/o Gamakatsu screw lock. 

1/4 oz Stroker Weighted Hooks from Moaner Hooks: http://www.moanerhooks.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=68_66&zenid=2b997bc65a77c11800164a1641c5d4b9

 

 

 

Canyon Plastics makes a hollow body jig head. I bought some but haven't tried them yet. I like the idea.

You'd do best to consider a 3/8 oz., 4/0 size swimbait type hook. Rig it "texposed". With the weight on the belly of these plastics, the motion of the bait, moving through the water, extends to both the head and tail. The action is incredible and very productive. Also, rigged in this fasion, it can be fished through various covers without hanging up. Quite effective for early season SM, LM, stripers, catfish....you name it!

 

Look also into getting some Keiteck Swing Impacts.

You'd do best to consider a 3/8 oz., 4/0 size swimbait type hook. Rig it "texposed". With the weight on the belly of these plastics, the motion of the bait, moving through the water, extends to both the head and tail. The action is incredible and very productive. Also, rigged in this fasion, it can be fished through various covers without hanging up. Quite effective for early season SM, LM, stripers, catfish....you name it!

 

Look also into getting some Keiteck Swing Impacts.

 

I love me some Keitech's!