I've had four Gamataksu 2/0 EWG worm hooks break in the last two weeks. This is a pity because I love that size. I'm going to revert to 3/) hooks. If that doesn't work, I'll have to replace my hooks before every outing. Yes, I'm using braid.

If you like the 2/0 size maybe just go up to a heavier wire hook like a super line.

Have you tried the Gamakatsu Superline EWG in 2/0?

I have been using the gamagatsu g finesse hybrid worm hook for flukes and senkos for the past 2 years in a 3/0 size I believe and I haven’t had any issues.

@Swamp Girl Katie, I use Owner 2/0 EWG PLUS for stickworms. I've never had an issue with them in any situation. Even the 1/0 on a 4" worm has stood up in thick cover. They're widely available and you shouldn't have an issue finding them.

Gamakatsu EWG hooks are not strong. I no longer fish them. The Superline are fine I guess.

I have swapped to a mix of Owner All-Purpose Soft Bait hooks and Zappu Bellows. The Bellows are my favorite but they run probably a half size large and are of little thicker guage.

I'd recommend the VMC heavy duty worm hooks, and their drop dead weighted or unweighted hooks for flukes. No problems with them so far. They work well for me, and I use them in heavy cover and also with braid only.

Let us know what you choose. It's great when a problem gets solved that puts more fish in the boat.

Wow...That's crazy you've snapped that many in a short period of time. I actually use gammy's (g-lock for me) because of the thin wire. I've bent up plenty, but haven't snapped one. I want a thin wire for easy penetration while using mono/copoly.

Wow...That's crazy you've snapped that many in a short period of time. I actually use gammy's (g-lock for me) because of the thin wire. I've bent up plenty, but haven't snapped one. I want a thin wire for easy penetration while using mono/copoly.

35 minutes ago, KP Duty said:

Wow...That's crazy you've snapped that many in a short period of time. I actually use gammy's (g-lock for me) because of the thin wire. I've bent up plenty, but haven't snapped one. I want a thin wire for easy penetration while using mono/copoly.

It surprises me too, but the bass in my pond are so muscular and pull so hard. Plus, some of them rip through weeds or snag wood too.

I'll try @JonB2's suggestion since he switched me to 2/0 hooks, which I love otherwise. Thanks, guys!