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Are my hooks too big?

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Crayfish2:
I don't think 1/0 is too big, personally.  I use mostly size 1 and 2 octopus hooks with shiners for lakers and have no problems with hookups.  A 1/0 is barely bigger than a 1.  Like you said, you need to match the hook to the bait.  If you're using big bait, you need a bigger hook or it will get hidden and miss fish.  We used to use 2/0 - 3/0 on big Swedish Pimples with no issues.  Lakers have big mouths!

TwoLightsKid:
I always think of matching the hook to the size of the bait more than anything else.  I’ll usually use a 4 or 6 for smaller smelts or shiners, but often use a 2/0 for a big sucker.

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