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 What Size Hook
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07/16/16 11:41 PM
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racing75
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What size for a 7.5 ribbontail worm? Missing too many fish and on some occasions they just biting the tail off. Thanks.
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Re: What Size Hook
[Re: racing75]
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07/16/16 11:42 PM
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racing75
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Men are like fish...If we'd learn to keep our mouth shut, we'd stay out of trouble.
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Re: What Size Hook
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07/17/16 09:59 PM
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racing75
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Thanks for all the responses
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Re: What Size Hook
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07/17/16 10:28 PM
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Frank the Tank
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I use a variety of sizes, but mostly 3/0. Have no problems with losing fish. Use a good, sharp name brand - Trokar, VMC, Mustad, Gama etc.
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Re: What Size Hook
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07/18/16 01:17 AM
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racing75
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Men are like fish...If we'd learn to keep our mouth shut, we'd stay out of trouble.
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Re: What Size Hook
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07/18/16 01:30 AM
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SAKS
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I use a 3/0 also for that size worm. If they are biting the tails I would first change color and if that didn't work I switch to a wacky senko or a finesse worm.
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Re: What Size Hook
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07/18/16 02:01 AM
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Jarrett Latta
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If they are biting the tail off then changing the hook most likely won't help hook up ratio. Downsize to a smaller worm
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Re: What Size Hook
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07/18/16 03:05 AM
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DEFMP
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4/0 offset round bend worm hook. Don't like EWG hooks, I feel I lose more fish on them.
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Re: What Size Hook
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07/18/16 03:24 PM
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LinkLowrance
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If they are biting the tail off then changing the hook most likely won't help hook up ratio. Downsize to a smaller worm x2. Chances are, if they're biting the tail off, they aren't the size of fish you're looking for anyway...but downsizing will help. I also don't like EWG hooks, so either round offset or straight shank will help getting hooked up. You can get away with a 4/0 straight shank or a 3/0 round offset if you're set on sticking with that specific bait.
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Re: What Size Hook
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07/18/16 03:24 PM
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fouzman
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3/0 If they're biting the tail off, it's either bream or very small bass. Downsize or try a different style tail.
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Re: What Size Hook
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07/18/16 03:32 PM
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Connor S
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3/0 If they're biting the tail off, it's either bream or very small bass. Downsize or try a different style tail. X2 switch color or baits entirely. I have found in the summer months that if I'm getting the tails bit off a worm then switching to a craw imitation makes the bait more compact and usually helps put a few more in the boat.
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Re: What Size Hook
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07/19/16 03:21 PM
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ezbassin
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3/0 Owner rigging hook or Owner J hook.
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Re: What Size Hook
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07/19/16 04:11 PM
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Bass&More
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Use 4/0 EWG with overhead hook set if possible  
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