05-30-2007, 04:11 PM
Looks like you got some good inputs there bluegillman, so I figure i'll add a little more. My hook preference, depending on bait and size of fish i'm targeting, ranges from a 4 to a 10. I'll use an 8 or 10 with waxworms when i'm trying to catch smaller bream for catfish bait. I'll use a 6 or 8 with crickets and I like a 4 for Crappie. I like the neon yellow Lazer sharp hooks because they are flashy and because I think they look really cool with my yellow braid. [cool] I also just purchased a new type of hook i'm going to try. It's a micro-sized circle hook.
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It's made by Daiichi and I think it will do very well. The only thing about using this hook is you're bound to loose a few more fish. When you use a circle hook, you have to set the hook opposite the direction the fish is traveling, or else you'll pull it right out of his mouth. It's not always possible to do that when you're panfishing because there is no telling where he'll end up heading once he has your bait. LOL I'll give it a try and let you know how it works. [cool]
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It's made by Daiichi and I think it will do very well. The only thing about using this hook is you're bound to loose a few more fish. When you use a circle hook, you have to set the hook opposite the direction the fish is traveling, or else you'll pull it right out of his mouth. It's not always possible to do that when you're panfishing because there is no telling where he'll end up heading once he has your bait. LOL I'll give it a try and let you know how it works. [cool]
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