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Title: help finding a smelt hook for northern
Post by: nodakbassmaster on Jan 11, 2004, 11:21 PM

I need a hand if there is anyone out there who can help me-

I am trying to find someplace to order a smelt hook online- I think they are also referred to as a "Norwegian Pike hook" or "Swedish Hook". They are shaped like 3/4's of a triangle. I cannot find anywhere online that stocks these, I have seached for about a week now, and they are not carried by any stores in my area either.
Can anyone help me out?!?!   I have a tournament coming up and I need them! Thank you very much for your time- Nodakbassmaster

Title: Re:help finding a smelt hook for northern
Post by: king_fish#1 on Jan 12, 2004, 10:09 AM

why do u need them so bad,y dont u just use a quick srtike rig?

Title: Re:help finding a smelt hook for northern
Post by: nodakbassmaster on Jan 12, 2004, 11:09 AM

They are for a friend who is set in his ways. He is very convinced that they are the best thing since sliced bread, and I have been trying to find them for about a week or so now. I also would like to have some to try as i am new to the targeting northern through the ice. I am a walleye man predominatly.

Title: Re:help finding a smelt hook for northern
Post by: king_fish#1 on Jan 12, 2004, 07:32 PM

well mr. bassmaster  i dont know anything about these hooks and if i find were u can buy them i will be sure to tell but tell your buddy i think a quick strike rig is the best since sliced bread.lol were do u normally fish for eyes? and i would mind trying these hooks so keep your progress posted please.

Title: Re:help finding a smelt hook for northern
Post by: Bob_D on Jan 12, 2004, 08:02 PM

Mustad makes them. They are product # 7724.... Here is the link:

http://www.mustad.no/products/classic/classic/class_7724_b.htm

Title: Re:help finding a smelt hook for northern
Post by: nodakbassmaster on Jan 13, 2004, 01:37 AM

yes!! yes!! that is them, the 7724's! Thank you, hopefully Mustad will send me back the size info I requested!! Thank you again!

Title: Re:help finding a smelt hook for northern
Post by: nodakbassmaster on Jan 13, 2004, 01:38 AM

I fish for eye's in Belle Fourche, SD. It's my favorite lake around here for them summer and winter- although I enjoy on the ice more!

Title: Re:help finding a smelt hook for northern
Post by: richstick on Jan 13, 2004, 07:18 AM

Your friend must not want to release any northern.  Wisconsin did a study on these vs. trebles a few years back, and norwegian pike hooks have a HUGE mortality rate.  I would strongly urge you and your friend to not use them.  I believe they are not legal to use in Wisconsin.  

Title: Re:help finding a smelt hook for northern
Post by: Tom_K_from_NJ on Jan 14, 2004, 04:45 PM

I have a question.   When fishing a dead smelt on a quick strike rig, is it better to leave it on the bottom, or to suspend it?  Also,  If you suspend it, does it have to be  horizontal, or is it OK if it's vertical- front hook in the head, and 2nd hook by the dorsel fin, with the bait hanging head down?

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re:help finding a smelt hook for northern
Post by: TroutFishingBear on Jan 14, 2004, 09:54 PM

Must be horizontal
two ft off bottom usually best. adjust on they day or lake or spot fishing

Quick strike rigs hook anything that hits. I love them 8)