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Which Hook? #4927530 06/01/10 05:20 PM
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What is the best hook to cut down on the swallowing issue? Kids love using the bobber and worms and hate seeing the bleeders.


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Re: Which Hook? [Re: Gus] #4928839 06/01/10 10:17 PM
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Circle hooks


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Re: Which Hook? [Re: tchunter] #4928887 06/01/10 10:29 PM
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yes, use a sz 10 circle hook


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Re: Which Hook? [Re: Pondbass] #4933553 06/03/10 12:59 AM
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even size 6 circle hooks cut down on the bleeders. Was directed to Cabelas for mine.

now use size 2 circle hooks crappie fishing and haven't had one swallow it yet.


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Re: Which Hook? [Re: Tekell] #4934489 06/03/10 06:05 AM
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Eagle Claw makes a very long shank cricket hook 215A.
I've never had a gill swallow one.

Re: Which Hook? [Re: Don Morey] #4936084 06/03/10 06:44 PM
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Mashing down the barb on the hook also cuts down on the damage...

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