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Re: Favorite Hook's [Re: FishorLaw] #3772858 08/04/09 02:58 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 27,130 DFW , Texas , USA Bazztex TFF Guru
Bazztex TFF Guru Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 27,130 DFW , Texas , USA	Originally Posted By: FishorLaw Yeah- I had never heard of any bass fisherman using a circle hook other than occasionally for live bait, but didn't really know. I think I'll read a little more about barbless. Over the last month or so (since I've gotten back into fishing and fishing most every day), I've only hooked one bad enough that I am pretty sure he was done. Most of the time we hook all our fish in the front/top of the mouth or side of the jaw. When fish are aggressively feeding they often hit the bait on the fall and if you don't see the line jump they can swallow the bait. This can be a problem when the boat is rocking due to heavy winds and wave action. Every tournament fisherman knows fish conservation is key to our sport and most do all we can to limit fish mortality. Sharpening your fishing skills with time on the water will limit deep hooked fish... but it will still happen occasionally. Rapala sells a very good hook out tool with a long shank that will reach well down into deeply hooked fish's mouth. Bazz www.KickNBass.com

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Re: Favorite Hook's [Re: Bazztex] #3772888 08/04/09 03:02 AM
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 8 F FishorLaw Green Horn
FishorLaw Green Horn F Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 8	Thanks for the tip on the Rapala tool. I'll have to check that out ASAP. I've been using needle nose pliers which work appropriately well, but are occassionally a bit slow and awkward with some deep hook sets.

Re: Favorite Hook's [Re: FishorLaw] #3772942 08/04/09 03:15 AM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 553 glen rose texas C cull1 Pro Angler
cull1 Pro Angler C Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 553 glen rose texas	Is it better on deep hooked fish to just to cut the line and leave the hook in the fish? I've heard this is the thing to do and the hook will rust out or rot and the fish will be fine.

Re: Favorite Hook's [Re: cull1] #3773128 08/04/09 04:03 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 27,130 DFW , Texas , USA Bazztex TFF Guru
Bazztex TFF Guru Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 27,130 DFW , Texas , USA	Originally Posted By: cull1 Is it better on deep hooked fish to just to cut the line and leave the hook in the fish? I've heard this is the thing to do and the hook will rust out or rot and the fish will be fine. It depends on location.. a Hook that obstructs the fish's gullet opening is not going to help it eat. Think of having a tooth pick stuck in your throat and trying to swallow a meal. The hook point is still free to do more damage if left in place. You just need to take extra care when removing them to minimize the damage.. A long shank hook out tool will make it a lot easier than plain needle nose pliers. Bazz www.KickNBass.com

Re: Favorite Hook's [Re: Bazztex] #3773143 08/04/09 04:07 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,936 Tyler, Tx M Matt McClellan Extreme Angler
Matt McClellan Extreme Angler M Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,936 Tyler, Tx	Trokar... UT TYLER BASS TEAM- President Prosthetic Orthotic Associates of Texas www.POA-TEXAS.com

Re: Favorite Hook's [Re: Matt McClellan] #3773224 08/04/09 04:46 AM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,313 Shreveport, La M mudd TFF Team Angler
mudd TFF Team Angler M Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,313 Shreveport, La	Gamakatu reg ewg 3 for small, 4 for med, and 5 for big. I use 10/0 owner swim bait hooks. 93 Ranger 482vs 95 Bullet 20cc

Re: Favorite Hook's [Re: mudd] #3773305 08/04/09 05:36 AM
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Big Red 12 TFF Guru Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 45,723 Emory, TX	Gamakatsu EWG lite wires and Gamakatsu WG Off set. Red. I like the lighter wire for more action. www.SteveHodge.org www.diamondsportsmarine.com www.moritzchevrolet.com www.kistlerrods.com www.lock-n-haul.com www.finchnastybaitco.com www.continentalbattery.com www.purefishing.com www.bizzbaits.com

Re: Favorite Hook's [Re: Big Red 12] #3776603 08/05/09 01:25 AM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 30 BassDawgV Outdoorsman
BassDawgV Outdoorsman Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 30	I use Gamakatsu everything and really like the EWG's....BUT, have recently found the Academy brand to be very sharp and fairly sturdy, somewhere between a regular EWG and Superline hook. I'm still new to the Academy brand, but think they are GREAT for fun fishing

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