I was a huge megabass pop max lover but was in a pinch when I forgot my top water box at home instead of the boat so grabbed a few rebel magnum pop r's and actually prefer them. Out of the 5 I bought ( same price as one pop max ) 2 came with decently sharp trebles. Either way I want to upgrade to some better hooks and was wondering what you guys prefer?

I generally prefer round bend trebles on topwater baits.  I like the Owner st36's.  I think a size 4 would probably be right for Magnum Pop-r's.

I own the Owner Stingers, Mustad Grip Pins and the Aaron Martin Gammys. I think I'm gonna mostly just be using the Gammys. And like the pros I usually always go up 1 sz but if it's a topwater bait I check to make sure it doesn't affect how it sits on the water first.

I believe I use a size 4 or 5 vmc round bend treble for all topwaters 

I like the gamagatsu  short shank heavy gauge round bends,..size depends on size of lure, usually you can go up 1 size due to the shorter shank

Owner st36, no question...

I prefer standard gauge wire hooks for topwater as they don't alter the action of the bait by adding weight and not as much force is needed for the lighter wire to penetrate on hooksets with mono.  If I want to upsize I go with

http://www.basspro.com/Mustad-UltraPoint-KVD-Elite-Triple-Grip-1X-Treble-Hook-2X-Short-Shank/product/10205312/#desc-tab

otherwise it's

http://www.basspro.com/Mustad-UltraPoint-KVD-Elite-Triple-Grip-1X-Treble-Hook-Standard-Shank/product/2233696/

Gamakatsu round bend size 4

4 hours ago, ripinit said:

Owner st36, no question...

 

On June 11, 2016 at 11:13 PM, Jrob78 said:

I generally prefer round bend trebles on topwater baits.  I like the Owner st36's.  I think a size 4 would probably be right for Magnum Pop-r's.

Agreed 100 percent. 

Anything will be better than what they come with as I've had my fair share of pop r's I have had good results with the well priced VMC trebles including the feathered trebles as well. Prior to trying VMC I actually had good results with Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp's from Wal-Mart.