This is a basic question, but what size hooks should I use for a 4-5 inch swimbaits? EWG? Thanks!

Jim

Instead of T-rigging or using a belly-weighed hook, I rig the berkley hollow-belly swimbait on an Owner Sled Head Jig,

which incorporates a screw-coil retainer and a strong 4/0 Owner hook.

The 5" hollow-belly needs a 3/8 oz jighead to stabilize the bait, which tends to wobble around with less weight,

thereby detracting from the target fuselage.

Rather than rigging in the conventional manner, I thread the hook through the thickness of the body rather than vertically through the height.

Most bass have never seen a horizontal delivery, but just as importantly, it provides a generous hook-bite for easy hook-ups

Roger

For hollow belly baits I use the Gamakatsu spring lock 5/0 hook with the 1/4 oz. weight.  You could probably use the same one for a 4" as well.

For 3" baits I use the 4/0 with the 1/8 oz. weight.