What weighs more, a normal strength stock hook in a bigger size or an aftermarket smaller size hook in 1-2x strength? In other words, will a larger stock hook weigh about the same as a thicker gauge hook in a smaller size ? For example, will a Owner Stinger ST-36 in size 2 weigh about the same or more than a stock hook in size 1 or 1/0? 

 

I like to upgrade stock treble hooks all the time on my swimbaits and hardbaits. Just recently, I have started tinkering with sink rates on my swimbaits in order to get them to sink just how I like for the depth I am trying to fish. This usually means adding storm suspenstrips under the belly of the bait or adding weight to the front treble hook. I don't like the look of adding weights to the front hook though.

 

Therefore I was thinking maybe I could just upgrade the front hook to a bigger size hook and than upgrade the back hook to a smaller size hook and still achieve the same thing as having a weight on the front hook right? That way, I can have a cleaner looking bait/hook. 

There are so many variations of treble hooks that I doubt if a good answer can be made.  I think the best bet is to get some hooks that seem to make sense and try them.