Favorite hooks

[Bobby Headrick]

When I change hooks on my cranks and rattle baits I use Gamazautsua, cant spell it, Gama's are the best hooks I have used, but Mustad also makes a good replacement hook.

[DJD]

When I change hooks on my cranks and rattle baits I use Gamazautsua, cant spell it, Gama's are the best hooks I have used, but Mustad also makes a good replacement hook.

I'm pretty much with you on this one. I have used VMC at times. Most times I buy what available for replacement hooks on certain baits. I say certain because some come with great hooks.

[Col Forbin]

I replace all my treble hooks. I will leave my lucky craft and megabass ones on there - I wish I could find those megabass hooks. I use gamma's. I will up the size to the point where they won't tangle. On my deeper crankbaits I will put an EWG treble on the back.

[twise7]

I replace most if not all of my trebles during the winter months...of course only the baits that were "used" during the season. I prefer switching to Owner trebles though. The only exception is with my jerk baits - I use a feathered gama treble for the rear treble.

[WacoWildcat]

Like you guys I like the gammas and mustads as well. You can get those megabass hooks (katsuage hooks) on ebay. I bought a couple of packs a while back. They are really strong, sharp, and seem to stick fish well but they scratch the baits up pretty bad because of the "outbarb".

[12VoltMan]

One of my projects this winter was to change out all my cranbait hooks with new Gamakatsu EWG trebble hooks; sizes 2s, 4s & 6s My finger nails still hurt from prying the split rings apart. However, it's already paid off, I won our club tourny this past weekend on a crankbait and although every fish jumped after hooking, none of them came off. It gives me an extra boost of confidence knowing I can grab any crankbait in the boat and it's got a fresh of Gamakatsu EWG hooks when I throw it!

[NuttyFisherman]

Mustad triple grip on cranks and traps for me!!!

[MagikSmallie]

Mustad triple grip on cranks and traps for me!!!

I agree I never really liked the Gamakatsu hooks, I've always been a Mustad fan!!