I decided to try a few packs of these in 3/0 and 4/0 sizes, just general worm hooks for T-Rigs and a few other ideas. Nice hooks, no doubt, and I like the way the keeper works.

 

But, one thing I noticed immediately is that a 4/0 is . . . very small. A 3/0 appears to have the same gape but just a bit shorter overall. No, not "small" so much in their shaft lengths but its gape measurements. A 4/0 in this hook looks almost like a 2/0 in a standard hook of similar type. One thing for certain is I won't be using these hooks for Fat Ikas. Ha!

 

I think what I will do is use it for a larger drop shot presentation (Bubba shot), maybe a skinny worm Texas Rigged.

 

Anyone else notice this size issue?

 

Brad

Only hook you need for those ikas is a 4/0 ewg.

I wouldn't even consider a round bend or standard shank...the ewg is perfect for the ika and I get quite a few fish per bait too which is crazy given how easy all GY plastics get torn up. 

 

I've tried hooks similar... I'd only ever use them for skinny worms, lizards and certain craws on a standard t-rig . 

 

I like offset usually and Tex pose with a light skin hook... 

 

 

2 minutes ago, Yeajray231 said:

Only hook you need for those ikas is a 4/0 ewg.

I wouldn't even consider a round bend or standard shank...the ewg is perfect for the ika and I get quite a few fish per bait too which is crazy given how easy all GY plastics get torn up. 

 

I've tried hooks similar... I'd only ever use them for skinny worms, lizards and certain craws on a standard t-rig . 

 

I like offset usually and Tex pose with a light skin hook... 

 

 

For sure on the Ikas! 

 

I didn't mean to imply these hooks were intended by me for those little "fatty" baits, I was just using it as an example of a plastic well known to be rather thick that I doubt this Mustad would even penetrate from one side to the other.

 

Speaking of Fat Ikas, one of the most memorable days I ever had was fishing with these on a private lake in Oklahoma. I've never duplicated the results . . . but still love Fat Ikas.

 

Like you say, one will need a 4/0 and a EWG type hook.  Brad