Hooks

[Guest]

What size and style hooks are you all using on your shiners when fishing for the eyes?

[3pronghook]

A 2/0 treble what else? Well, exceptions can be made, and I like the #6 Gamakatsu octopus. Red, black and sometimes a red bead or glow bead above the hook is one of those little things that can make a difference. There are alot of color options.

[Sportland_Bait]

I've used numerous styles over the years. Mostly it depends on the technique. In the winter, set-line fishing I like to use a number 6 Kahle style Eagle Claw. It has a nice wide gap which is nice for shiners of all sizes. I believe the Kahle style hook has increased my hooking percentage. I also like the number 4 Owner or Gamakatsu red octopus hooks. The sharpness of the red hooks is tremendous. Either choice would be a good in the winter.

Jason Erlandson

[cloyd]

i use 4's for the most part..i have a small file in my lil make shift tackle bag an sharpen my hooks

I dunno...im not one of the rich type so i dont buy the fancy named hooks

I see by far to much toys in the fishing industry...a guy dont need it an i dont buy it...dont think for a moment it makes anyone a better fisherman...know to many old timers who still use old ways an slaughter the fish with thier basic rigs an hooks

just my opinion with a pocket full of change an meat in the freezer

[Guest]

Thanks for the info!