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Sierra1

07/09/2012 12:26PM

I interested in the type of hook and hook size you use for your slip bobber/live bait fishing. I fish quite a bit in the BWCA with a slip bobber and small sinker. I've found the #6 or #4 yellow Gamakatsu Octopus hooks to be a hook that's easy on the fish. When they're hooked, just about all of the hook sets have been right in the lip. Far fewer swallowed hooks, hooks in the gills, or other spots. The swallowed hooks come out easier with less damage to the fish. I really like the Octopus Circle hooks but I haven't found them in yellow yet.

What kind of hooks are you using?

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Grubowski

07/09/2012 01:31PM

I was using Senko type baits under the slip bobber and was using a light wire, wide gap finesse or wacky style hook. I like the light wire as it penetrates with less pressure. I really like the Damiki Viper wacky hook for this application, and also for dropshotting or weightless Senkos. I think I'm going to try a wacky jig head instead of a split shot the next time I fish this rig.

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Arkansas Man

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07/09/2012 02:01PM

#4 Gamagatsu Octopus... Plain or colored

Bruce

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missmolly

07/09/2012 02:07PM

quote Arkansas Man: "#4 Gamagatsu Octopus... Plain or colored

Bruce"

Same. I buy them barbless too.

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friman001

07/09/2012 08:01PM

eagle claw baitholder hooks....love them for under a slip bobber.

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Greenman

07/09/2012 08:08PM

quote Arkansas Man: "#4 Gamagatsu Octopus... Plain or colored

Bruce"

Get them in red "bleeder" color. Red is the first color to disappear in the water column.

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Jackfish

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07/09/2012 09:05PM

I use a #6 hook, too. The ones I buy are the "offset" hooks - the ones where the hook part is bent slightly to the side. (Not sure how to describe it any better than that.) I just think the offset hooks set better.

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WhiteWolf

07/10/2012 12:44PM

I don't know if they still make them but I use red OWNER #6 hooks under a slip. Nothing is sharper. Chemically sharpened.

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Sierra1

07/10/2012 12:55PM

Can you offset the hooks yourself or is there a certain curvature that needs to be followed?

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Grubowski

07/10/2012 01:00PM

quote WhiteWolf: "I don't know if they still make them but I use red OWNER #6 hooks under a slip. Nothing is sharper. Chemically sharpened.

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Owner makes great hooks, they're one of my favorites. They make some olive green wacky hooks now that are really good.

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