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Google failed me on such a simple question, so sorry about that What 1/0,2/0 would be close to a #2 hook in a jig head?

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Hook sizes

If it's a # - then the larger the number, the smaller the hook

If it's two numbers separated by a / - then the larger the first number, the larger the hook.

 

So smallest to largest

...#8, #6, #4, #2, #1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0...

 

So the 1/0 would be the closest in size to a #2

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While manufacturers don’t necessarily hold tight to a size standard, generally speaking, the closest hook sizes to a #2 would be a #1 (slightly larger) or a #3 (slightly smaller). This trend reverses once you get into ‘aught’ numbered hooks, so a 1/0 would he smaller than a 2/0, and hence closer to a #2.

 

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Thank you, Do you think going from a 1/0 to a 2/0 for a jr fluke would kill the action of the bait if I'm hopping it on bottom

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I don't think it'll affect it that much...the 2/0 will be slightly heavier, but not enough to really matter.

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It depends on the shank length and thickness of the wire.  The heavier that hook is the more influence it will have on the bait, whether its good or bad.  Sometimes I like a Heavy wire hook on unweighted flukes just to keep the bait down a little better.  If its on a T or free rig I generally want a lighter hook.

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20 hours ago, GoneFishingLTN said:

Google failed me on such a simple question, so sorry about that What 1/0,2/0 would be close to a #2 hook in a jig head?

1/0 is smaller than 2/0, 2 is smaller than both by a large margin. I've settled on 20 ga, #1 buckshot for home defense...

 

ps: There is no standard in hook sizes, so hooks labeled the same # from different manufacturers may differ in size.

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