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Re: TREBLE HOOKS FOR PIKE?

Author Subject: Re: TREBLE HOOKS FOR PIKE?

fishnfreak Posted At 10:05:01 02/14/2002
i use around 5-6 inch golden shiners on my #6 hooks. ive even used smelt on this rig and have not had problems yet. i only use 6-7 inch smelt so if youre using the jumbos id probably go with a #4. gerneally, match hook size to bait size, the round bend should be just wide enough to get though the shiners back. my opinion is the fish cant feel the hard ware so will hold the bait longer. i guess the larger hooks probably wouldnt get as many swallowers but i just make sure i pay close attention to my flags. havent had a swallow yet this year.