hook size on tip downs

[ihavethetools]

What size hook are you tip down users using ? Especially when using minnows. Read a tip from Mr.Crappie on the Tru Turn hook site. He uses a # 2 aberdeen. Would that be to big ? How about using a #8 as a replacement on a Hali ? Heard thats a good size for it. Thanks and tight lines !!

[slipperybob]

It really depends on the size of the fish you're after and how selective those fish are about what they eat.  I've gotten many good sized crappies on a number 2 or 1 aberdeen hook with a fathead minnow, although I like the light wire wide gap bass hooks more.  Then again I've gotten some good sized crappies on a #14 or #16 size jig with plastics.  I suppose it's about using the right sized hook based on your bait of choice.

[MainelyCrappie]

Crappie I always go with #8 and sometimes a #10

[mcflyfisher]

I use trebles.  #12 and #14.  Perhaps I should try some of those bigger single hooks.