Painter1 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 What size weighted hooks are best with 5 inch and 4 inch swim baits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 5/0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 You might get a few different opinions here, but I typically used a Gamakatsu 4/0 or 5/0 EWG, like the one shown here........ http://www.cabelas.com/product/Gamakatsu174-EWG-Monster-Weighted-Hooks/742777.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3FN%3D0%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dweighted%2Bhooks%26WT.srch%3D1%26WT.tsrc%3DPPC%26rid%3D20%26WT.mc_id%3DGOOGLE|fis_Terminal%2BTackle_Hooks|USA%26WT.z_mc_id1%3D43700004617628871%26gclid%3DCI3Mn9Gwlb8CFY17fgodHh4A0A%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds&Ntt=weighted+hooks&WTz_l=PPC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Thanks, guys. I haven't messed with the weighted hooks much but plan to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Just be sure to match your line size and rod to the gauge of the hook wire. The heavier/thicker the hook, the heavier the line and rod setup, so you can drive that hook home. I fish smaller swimbaits at times, on 8lb and a med. light baitcaster, so I use a smaller, light wire weighted hook. I can't find the manuf. name or link now, but I got the info here on TU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutSupport.com Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 The Mustad ultra points are a good light wire hook that are sharp and strong. 4/0 and 5/0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 4/0 or 5/0 weighted twistlock hooks. Many swimbaits wont swim well without the keel weighting. I use these for a Rage Rig http://www.ebay.com/itm/Weighted-Swimbait-Frog-Hook-Mustad-Hook-w-Twist-Loc-w-Center-Pin-3-0-9-0-/321178727815?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
