Stick with Basstrix if you can find them. If you must use the SKs go with OWNER Beast 6/0 1/4oz hook (or 8/0 if >6"). It has a screw for the head with a weighted hook. The Beast is by far the best hook I have found for paddletail swimbaits.

6/0 for what size SK? A 6/0 should do the trick for the 4.5" baits. Certainly not the 3.5" baits.

Use the 4/0 hook

Here you go: http://www.ownerhooks.com/pages/products/hooks/basshooks.htm

Stick with Basstrix if you can find them. If you must use the SKs go with OWNER Beast 6/0 1/4oz hook (or 8/0 if >6"). It has a screw for the head with a weighted hook. The Beast is by far the best hook I have found for paddletail swimbaits.

6/0 for what size SK? A 6/0 should do the trick for the 4.5" baits. Certainly not the 3.5" baits.

Use the 4/0 hook

Here you go: http://www.ownerhooks.com/pages/products/hooks/basshooks.htm

4/0 for 3.5 and 6/0 for 4.5, correct? That's what I've been using. I use the Owner Phantom hooks... nice hooks.

I use the 6/0 hook for 6" swimbaits (basstrix) anything smaller I would opt for the 4/0.  The Beast hooks are great, they have an EWG that is ideal for paddletails. I hope this helps. If you want a picture let me know.

I use the 6/0 hook for 6" swimbaits (basstrix) anything smaller I would opt for the 4/0. The Beast hooks are great, they have an EWG that is ideal for paddletails. I hope this helps. If you want a picture let me know.

For some reason my BPS doesn't carry them. Need to find a tackle shop that does..

Gander Mountain carries the Owner Beast hooks.

Gander Mountain carries the Owner Beast hooks.

I'll call ahead of time. There's one about 10 miles away. I'd like to try the "Beast" hooks. I hear good stuff about 'em..

Thanks for the tip!

here you go:

http://www.***.com/descpage-OWBWT.html