pool 4 gold Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Just started doing my own cranks this year from Dinger baits. In the past all I did was buy cranks on sale and re paint them. As far as hooks go do most you guys run the short shank style trebles I assume right? I am mainly painting them for casting wing dams for walleyes (Bomber 6A style) and curious on hook size. I am thinking the size 4 short shanked hook but curious as to what size others run with these style baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 I don't know the Dinger baits, but the type/style/size of hooks can depend greatly on the maker of the hook and the maker and shape of the bait. Sometimes I take commercial baits and change from the standard length shank to a short or long shank to keep it from catching on joints, hook weight, etc. In reality, there are a lot of reasons to choose a size, shank length, etc., so at best all you can get from us is a general guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Many guys want to run the largest hooks they can on a bass bait and that often means switching to a short shank treble to avoid tangles. But it's not that simple. Most short shank's tines bend inward. That's good for avoiding hanging on cover but regular round bend hooks are better at hooking fish and that's why round bend hooks are more popular on open water baits like jerkbaits. And thin wire round bend hooks work better for fish with softer mouths than bass. In the circumstance you describe, I'd choose a regular round bend #6 treble, probably an Owner model. Upgrade to a #4 only if it doesn't tangle the hooks or hang up on the bait's lip. JMHO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 MTG76OEMBN KVD MTL POINT, 2X-SHORT SHANK, 1X-STRONG TREBLE BLACK NICKEL I've been using size 2 on 1.5 and larger....size 4 on smaller blanks from Dinger and other vendors for a few years without any complaints... https://www.captainhookswarehouse.com/index.cfm?page=products&manid=2&catid=12&sizeid=0&view=1&offset=11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSUICEMAN Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Not to bring up a dead thread... but is the MTG76OEMBN the kahle style treble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 on the smaller b8s we always use the vmc nu. 4 .sharp and strong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 I use 6's for walleye. I don't like 4's, they catch too many debris on the wingdams and you dont need that big of a hook for a sauger or walleye. I use vmc 9651, same as rapala uses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
