Lost a big one that straightened my hook on a spro little john today. Just wondering what replacement hooks y'all are using for this bait?

Mustad KVD 1x Elite Triple Grips

I like to put these on all of my crankbaits. They're 1x strong so they're stronger than standard-wire treble hooks. These are the best hooks you can find for a crankbait, bar none. They stay sharp and keep their point for a long time.

You think #4 or #2 would be best for the spro little john?

You can use a 2 or 4, and check out these hooks, Owner Stinger makes a quality hook as well.

https://www.outdoorproshop.com/Mustad-KVD-Short-Shank-p/mustad-kvdtreble-short.htm

https://www.outdoorproshop.com/Owner-Treble-ST41-p/owner-treble-stinger-st41.htm

There's a guy that has some listed on the Fishing Classified. Just got two boxes of 50 treble hooks from him this afternoon. Just as ordered 50 cents per hook.

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbt..._HOOKS._#UNREAD

I use the VMC short shank 4X hook, I believe. GREAT hook for short striking fish and holding onto them as well. Not as expensive as some, but still a GREAT HOOK!!!!!!!!.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/VMC_4X_Strong_Spark_Point_Treble_Hook_4pk/descpage-VMCSPRK.html

Hope this helps. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.

Thad Rains

What size would you recommend for a rattle trap? I seem to break the hooks off the strike king rattle traps as their very light wore hooks.

#4

I question how tight was your drag to straighten the hooks. If you were fishing in timber I can "almost" understand a really tight drag, but it takes a LOT of force to straighten even a standard treble hook.

Using a glass rod with 10 pound test so didn't take that much

Owner St-35 or St-41....bar none these are the better treble hooks....#4 on the little John...#2 split ring

I like the KVD EWG short shank and I move up one size.