I'm going to be using the DS for the first time this year and picked up 4 bags of the Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flat Worms (3.6") to use for smallies after doing a lot of research. What specific hook and size would you recommend for this bait? Thanks!

Been fish flat worms for decades called “hand poured”.

Nose hooked use either Owner Mosquito or Gamakatsu drop shat hook. Weedless I use Owner #5133 Down Shot hook size 1/0 for worm 3 1/2-4”. The turned up eye on the 5133 helps hold the worm head in place and light forged wire is very strong.

Tom

PS, try rigged flat side up, swims better.

#6 Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hook

3 hours ago, WRB said:

Been fish flat worms for decades called “hand poured”.

Nose hooked use either Owner Mosquito or Gamakatsu drop shat hook. Weedless I use Owner #5133 Down Shot hook size 1/0 for worm 3 1/2-4”. The turned up eye on the 5133 helps hold the worm head in place and light forged wire is very strong.

Tom

PS, try rigged flat side up, swims better.

Ive been stocked on these 5133 hooks for some time now, thank you sir. They are a wonerfull hook.  p,s. ill try the flat side up deal..

Owner Mosquito, size 1 or 2.  

Thanks for the suggestions! I've been primarily looking at the Lazer TroKar DS hooks + the Owner Mosquitos in size 1 or 2.

Owner Cover Shot 1/0

I ordered a sample pack of these hooks when they first hit the market. They work as advertised - so well they are a PITA to get out. #1 was the one I used for the drop shot. I am replacing my other hooks as I run out.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Spearpoint_Performance_Hooks_Gp_Finesse_Hooks_6pk/descpage-SWGP.html