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Title: Broken treble hook of Frostbite Tantrum
Post by: jbird68 on Jan 17, 2022, 04:57 PM

My son got me some Frostbite Tantrums for Christmas. I caught a walleye with one and the tail hook was stuck pretty good. Trying to get the hook out with forceps and all of the hooks broke off on the tail hook. These are some tiny hooks. Disappointed that I only caught one fish and now I need a new hook.

Title: Re: Broken treble hook of Frostbite Tantrum
Post by: Coosangler on Jan 17, 2022, 06:39 PM

Best thing you can do to most lures is upgrade the hook...
I prefer Gamakatsu

Title: Re: Broken treble hook of Frostbite Tantrum
Post by: KingPerch on Jan 17, 2022, 06:54 PM

x2 on hook upgrades… I prefer Owner hooks.

Title: Re: Broken treble hook of Frostbite Tantrum
Post by: jbird68 on Jan 17, 2022, 07:21 PM

I never know what size hooks to get. Do you buy them in packs?

Title: Re: Broken treble hook of Frostbite Tantrum
Post by: meandcuznalfy on Jan 17, 2022, 07:27 PM

Just have to look and guesstimate what size, like eagle claws.

Title: Re: Broken treble hook of Frostbite Tantrum
Post by: HWeber on Jan 17, 2022, 07:51 PM

Based on your description "tiny hooks" I'd try a size 10 as a starting point

Title: Re: Broken treble hook of Frostbite Tantrum
Post by: KingPerch on Jan 17, 2022, 08:10 PM

Quote from: jbird68 on Jan 17, 2022, 07:21 PM

I never know what size hooks to get. Do you buy them in packs?

yes, you can buy them by the pack. There are hook size charts online that might get you close to the size you need, if you’re not familiar with sizing hooks by eye.😎

Title: Re: Broken treble hook of Frostbite Tantrum
Post by: gman51 on Jan 18, 2022, 06:32 AM

don't throw a tantrum.. change up the trebles. ;)