BrownPigs Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 I am making a gift for my dad. It is going to be like those giant decorative rapala baits you can buy but of his favorite bait and favorite color. Where do I get hooks for something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Nice Idea! if you do a Google search for "Shark treble hook" you should find something, but they might be pricey. might be cheaper trying to make your own out of aluminum and JB Weld or something. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Yep I was thinking the same as Craig. It depends on the bait size or visa versa. I would think to go and get or make the hooks and make the bait proportional to the hooks. He'll like it, because of you effort. Very nice, Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 How big do you want? 10/0 ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/15pcs-OShaughnessy-Sharpened-Treble-Hook-10-0-Big-Size-Silver-Treble-Fish-hooks-/262566443539?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275 16/0 ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-16-0-Stainless-Treble-Hook-Bridge-Pier-Gaff-Grappling-hook-or-Really-big-fish-/350581965306 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 I did an 8" display lure for my kid and used #2 trebles with the hook points cut off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassrecord Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 If you want big treble hooks, try Gary Cumro at: http://www.handmadefishhooks.com/gallery.html Keep us posted. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybait Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Don't put real hooks on it. Just a bad idea. Make dull "hooks" with easy to bend round stock of aluminum or steel or use brazing rod. Cheaper. Safer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 1 hour ago, barrybait said: Don't put real hooks on it. Just a bad idea. Make dull "hooks" with easy to bend round stock of aluminum or steel or use brazing rod. Cheaper. Safer. Easy?.... I think it would be easier and look better to buy real hooks and cut/grind/file the tips/points off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
