Straight shank, chemically sharpened, super heavy duty. I only want to hear about hooks you've actually used in sick cover.

Thanks in advance!

One of the best ive seen is the BFH from Reaction Innovations.  The thing is a monster and strong.  I believe gamie made it for them.

I use 4/0 & 5/0 Gamakatsu EWG Super Line hook. They are virtually bullet proof!

One of the best ive seen is the BFH from Reaction Innovations. The thing is a monster and strong. I believe gamie made it for them.

This is the hook you want. I have several and it's the only hook I have trouble bending. They are tough...really tough.

http://www.***.com/descpageRIHOOKS-RIH.html

They are sold out for now but will have some in a couple weeks.

Mustad Denny Brauer Flipping Hook 32807BLNU32there is none better

X2 on the denny brauer hook .. these things are strong as crap!

Not straight shank, but these are what I use for flipping:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166-cat20291&id=0018696117701a&navCount=4&podId=0018696&parentId=cat20291&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=QX&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20291&hasJS=true

Very strong, and you won't find a hook that penetrates better.

I used to use the Owner straight shanks but switched to these some years ago...  Owner 5102 or 5302 (difference in packaging) These aren't straight shanks but they have the point way above the line so you get the best of both worlds with less hang ups, IMO.

bmf or denny brauer.they both have the welded eye and are strong w/xtra wide gap

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