Suggestions for small, but strong hooks?
09-09-2013, 08:07 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-09-2013 08:07 AM by MichaelAngelo.)
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Suggestions for small, but strong hooks?
Chasing salmon yesterday and by the 3rd or 4th fish our hooks (gamakatsu size 10 and 12) were either severely deformed or we lost a fish due to the hook snapping in half... and this is on 8lb line.
A friend of mine lost a fish on a hook (gamakatsu size 10) he had just tied on because it bent out. Anybody have a suggestion for small but strong hooks? |
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09-09-2013, 12:05 PM
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RE: Suggestions for small, but strong hooks?
Even though I'm a noob at catching salmon, I HAVE gone 6/6 legit mouth hooked and never lost a salmon yet when hooked in the mouth.
I ended up using my imported European Carp specialist hooks I bought from A/V fishing. They seem super tough and the point is sticky sharp. I caught about 4 20lb salmon on the same hook so far and not a thing wrong with it. Give them a try or next time I see you I can give you a couple to try out. |
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09-09-2013, 12:29 PM
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RE: Suggestions for small, but strong hooks?
Not real small - but Owner #8 SSW with cutting edges won't straighten easily - or break.
OT <>< I once gave up fishing. It was the most terrifying weekend of my life. ><> See you on the river. |
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09-09-2013, 12:55 PM
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RE: Suggestions for small, but strong hooks?
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll see what I can find at the stores nearby (SAIL, Gagnon).
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09-09-2013, 02:11 PM
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RE: Suggestions for small, but strong hooks?
I simply use Raven Specialist #8 (salmon and steelhead) and #14 (steelhead)...lately I've tried some Blackbird hooks and they have done be well to.
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09-11-2013, 03:40 PM
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RE: Suggestions for small, but strong hooks?
(09-09-2013 02:11 PM)MuskieBait Wrote: I simply use Raven Specialist #8 (salmon and steelhead) and #14 (steelhead)...lately I've tried some Blackbird hooks and they have done be well to. I just picked up some Raven Specialist #8. THey seem every bit as sharp and sturdy as my carp specialist hooks. In fact they look exactly the same.... |
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09-11-2013, 09:24 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-11-2013 09:36 PM by onwind.)
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RE: Suggestions for small, but strong hooks?
I use Raven Wide Gap 10(for salmon) 12(for trout) and 14(single egg), They're very strong and small. never let me down.
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09-18-2013, 05:46 PM
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RE: Suggestions for small, but strong hooks?
Did you find anything that worked for you? I lost my first salmon today on a gamakatsu size 10. The hook got bent very bad. |
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