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Jace

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Size of hook
« on: October 21, 2009, 04:57:17 PM »
I have been fishing in the stave for chum and coho.
I went and picked up some size 4/0 hooks, before i was using smaller hooks.
4/0 isnt too big, is it?
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BigFisher

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Re: Size of hook
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2009, 05:26:17 PM »
all I use is size 4-0/1, Ill use the bigger hook if im fishing roe. Size 2 is basically what I stick too, Its all I need.
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Jace

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Re: Size of hook
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2009, 06:01:32 PM »
So it should be ok?
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Re: Size of hook
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2009, 06:06:40 PM »
4/0 is friggin massive.  Thats what I'll use when bar-fishing springs on the Fraser.
I wouldn't go any bigger than size 1, even for chum.
I've been using size 2 hooks all season.
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Re: Size of hook
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2009, 06:12:22 PM »
Quote from: Jace on October 21, 2009, 04:57:17 PM
I have been fishing in the stave for chum and coho.
I went and picked up some size 4/0 hooks, before i was using smaller hooks.
4/0 isnt too big, is it?

4/0 is huge.
You won't catch coho on that size.
1/0 max.
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Re: Size of hook
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2009, 06:36:09 PM »
LOL 4/0 !!! Those hooks are for bar fishing big spin and glos on the fraser

I use #1's and #2's for everything and have no problems at all and there plenty large enough
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Re: Size of hook
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2009, 06:47:13 PM »
haha, 4/0.  What are you fishing for sturgeon.  No 1 or 2 hooks, 10lb leader is all you will ever need. 
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Re: Size of hook
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2009, 07:05:08 PM »
Size 1 hooks get'er done just fine :)
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Re: Size of hook
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2009, 07:28:53 PM »
Sizes 1 and 2's
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Jace

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Re: Size of hook
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2009, 07:47:41 PM »
Alright i made a mistake. ran in the tackle shop and ran out, didnt even look
i talked to some bottom bouncer and he said he has best results with a 4/0
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Jace

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Re: Size of hook
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2009, 07:58:35 PM »
What im trying to say is was he crazy, or would a bigger hook benefit a bottom bouncer.
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Re: Size of hook
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2009, 08:05:51 PM »
benefit a snagger/flosser/bottom bouncer. Go get some #1's some 12lb, and float fish above the fish so they need to take the bait to get hooked
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Jace

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Re: Size of hook
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2009, 09:10:32 PM »
Quote from: younggun on October 21, 2009, 08:05:51 PM
benefit a snagger/flosser/bottom bouncer. Go get some #1's some 12lb, and float fish above the fish so they need to take the bait to get hooked

Yes i have been float fishing, but my buddy has been bottom bouncing.
dont tell me to tell him to join me, i have many times.
But i dont want the hooks, will they work for him?
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Re: Size of hook
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2009, 09:31:32 PM »
Just bring it back to the tackle shop and exchange it.
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Jace

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Re: Size of hook
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2009, 10:00:35 PM »
Good idea, i am still curious if a bigger hook will help a snagger?
i dont know why i am, i just am.
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