I prefer in-line circle hooks. Gamakatsu makes a dandy in 1/0 size. Have been fishing them for many years, wacky rigging Senkos for LM & SM bass, lake trout, rainbows, salmon and some of the toothy critters as well. They do their job, nicely. Never had a "need" to go weedless or weighted, but that's just me.

 

Same hook he's unhappy with, senor.

 

 

 

I didn't know if he was using the standard Do-It hook ($8+ for a 100) or the heavier dutier Mustad ($20+ for a 100)  which is supposedly twice as strong.   After re-reading I see John said Mustad.