Hooks

[Striper243]

Years ago, some guys were changing from triple hooks, to a single J hook on their spoon's, do any of you still prefer one over the other ???.

[Reelax]

IMHO a single siwash hook will keep salmon on best with minimal Mouth damage. In some rare cases it seems trebles can help a short strike hookup rate and also helps the action on some specific trolled hardware so there is still use for both.

[Striper243]

I changed a lot of my spoons over to single J hook year's ago, at least the ones I used the most.
Thanks for your opinion.

[Gecha (Gerry)]

I use siwash hooks only.

[Striper243]

Not familiar with the make ??
I'll search them up

[Striper243]

I can tell you , I've been striper fishing since 1995 on the Hudson River, and this past spring we have had the points on 3 circle hooks snap off while fighting a fish.
Never before have I ever had this happen.
Not a happy Camper .

[raz]

I can tell you , I've been striper fishing since 1995 on the Hudson River, and this past spring we have had the points on 3 circle hooks snap off while fighting a fish.
Never before have I ever had this happen.
Not a happy Camper .

I'd be checking that brand of hook...where are they made?
Did you change brands from previous years?

[Striper243]

Same company hooks made in USA, and leaders hand tied in China, Eagle Claw the Gold hooks

[ChessieMan]

I change out trebles for single point siwash the day I take them out of the package - might miss a hook-up now and then, but considerably less damage to the fish.

Regarding snapping off points on stripers - I've fished the Hudson since 2003 - 30-40 days/year and never broke a hook - I use Eagle Claw L7228 7/0

[Striper243]

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Iike I said never have I had a hook brake, had a couple bend.
Tossed all the hooks out, but this one,

[Crayfish]

BTW..... Siwash is a hook shape, not a brand. Tons of companies make them. I typically get open eye so that I can use them on lures with welded rings, vs split rings. Just give the eye a pinch with pliers till it's tight.

[Striper243]

Thanks for the info

[Striper243]

Just placed my order on Amazon for those hooks with the open eye.
Thanks again Guys.