I am having a tough time rigging the SK Shadalicious. I have weighted hooks from 4/0 to 7/0 and can not find one that works well. Any tips? Thanks.

What size?  Chances are, the Owner Beast in 8/0 should do the trick.

sorry. 5.5

The issue is that the hooks aren't large enough, correct?

I use 8/0 keel weighted hooks on any paddletails that are 5-6"

Next time we fish, remind me to give you a Reaction Strike hook or two. I don't really use them anymore and I think they would fit well.

x2 on what was said.i also will slit the belly on my paddletails so the hook has more play and room to move also gives the bait a faster action.and i will also depending on the size of swimer im throwing,ill make a stinger hook out of heavy fluro and place a small/med size treble hook near the back,it helps me on those short strikes in the rear.i have also used double frog hooks on plastic swimers i just bend them in a little closer and feed the eye through the nose of the bait.but try slitting the belly i know it works for me and helps alot.

so an 8/0 is the only answer???

I was having a hard time rigging the SK swim baits too,  but mine is 3.5". What size hook do you recommend for that?

Shadalicious rigging procedure:

Step 1: Remove from package.

Step 2: Place directly in trash.

Step 3: Purchase Basstrix or Berkley hollow belly baits.

Step 4: Catch fish.

owner beast swimbait hooks. I have used them for yum money minnows and they work very well. I have the 5" money minnow's and use a 6/0 a 7/0 probably wouldn't hurt.

owner beast swimbait hooks. I have used them for yum money minnows and they work very well. I have the 5" money minnow's and use a 6/0 a 7/0 probably wouldn't hurt.

The Beast only comes in even hook sizes, from 4/0 to 10/0.

http://www.ownerhooks.com/pages/products/hooks/basshooks.htm#5130W