I fish quite a few crankbaits, always have multuple tied on it seems. Lost a few the other day that I couldn't get freed up so I was sitting here with replacment cranks swapping trebles out. I really have started thinking about trying some inline single hooks. I have lost my share of bigger fish with trebles, I tend to use triple grips ewg and lose less fish but still happens, lost a really nice one the other day. I know the hook up ratio may go down but I also believe that the single hooks may be easier on the fish and lets face it easier on me. If you have ever buried a treble and I have its not pleasant experience, lol.

Question is anyone one running inline singles vs treble hooks, thanks.

I haven't done it for bass fishing, but have switched trebles to inline singles on topwaters and floating rat l traps for inshore fishing for redfish and speckled trout.

Not sure if it's just luck or what, but I haven't noticed any real difference in hookup percentages, especially withthe trap.

Just like @MeatHead1313 ive done it for inshore saltwater but never tried on a lure I use for bass fishing. Switch one out and give it a shot. Nothing to lose

I've never done it myself but I did see an episode of Bill Dance Outdoors one day and he was using inline single hooks on his crankbait that day. He said it was great for less hangups.

1 minute ago, VTFan said:

I've never done it myself but I did see an episode of Bill Dance Outdoors one day and he was using inline single hooks on his crankbait that day. He said it was great for less hangups.

Bill Dance lied. Gamakatsu circle hooks do not work. I fell for it. Owner single replacement hooks work but you will miss some. Circle hooks are worthless on hard baits. I tested them for 2 months last year. It's my fault, I should have known better.

@bishoptf

...might as well fish an exposed hook grub.

On 6/6/2026 at 4:35 PM, bishoptf said:

I fish quite a few crankbaits, always have multuple tied on it seems. Lost a few the other day that I couldn't get freed up so I was sitting here with replacment cranks swapping trebles out. I really have started thinking about trying some inline single hooks. I have lost my share of bigger fish with trebles, I tend to use triple grips ewg and lose less fish but still happens, lost a really nice one the other day. I know the hook up ratio may go down but I also believe that the single hooks may be easier on the fish and lets face it easier on me. If you have ever buried a treble and I have its not pleasant experience, lol.

Question is anyone one running inline singles vs treble hooks, thanks.

I have a guide friend that changes all his trebles on crank baits and top water. He likes there strength and fewer hang ups.

2 hours ago, MeatHead1313 said:

I haven't done it for bass fishing, but have switched trebles to inline singles on topwaters and floating rat l traps for inshore fishing for redfish and speckled trout.

Not sure if it's just luck or what, but I haven't noticed any real difference in hookup percentages, especially withthe trap.

1 hour ago, Joedodge said:

Just like @MeatHead1313 ive done it for inshore saltwater but never tried on a lure I use for bass fishing. Switch one out and give it a shot. Nothing to lose

Thanks, I think I am going to give it a tey and see how it goes. I had read about it for inshore like both of you were suggesting and saw a couple of reddit posts that said they had done it for bass but was wondering if anyone here had actually done it.

5 minutes ago, geo g said:

I have a guide friend that changes all his trebles on crank baits and top water. He likes there strength and fewer hang ups.

Can you ask him if you don't mind what brand of hooks he is using and size?

Thanks

It depends what size the crankbait, or top water is, but they are all straight shank 5, 4, or 3’s. All have a large bend, and the back is barb up, and the bottom is barb down. Only two hooks on a bait even if it came with three trebles. Heavy wire hooks.

I use these on my wake baits

https://gamakatsu.com/product/crankbait-circle/