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Size 6

0 (0%)

Size 4

8 (9.3%)

Size 2

27 (31.4%)

Size 1

34 (39.5%)

Size 1/O

14 (16.3%)

Size 2/O

2 (2.3%)

Size 3/O

1 (1.2%)

Total Members Voted: 86

[RalphH]

I got into a discussion with some one who was really opinionated . He said anything bigger than a 2 was just flossing and snagging tackle and for a fish in the 10 to 15 pound range a #4 was fine. While I think that part is true as far as it goes hook size needs to be matched to the size of the bait or presentation. For example with a bigger bait - like a prawn I want a bigger hook so the fish grabs hooks anytime it takes the bait .

What size do you prefer or use most of the time? Why do you vary it?

[BNF861]

hook size needs to be matched to the size of the bait or presentation

Exactly what you said, it depends on the bait,lure,etc.

Generally, if I am using something small like a tiny tuff of wool and a Jensen egg or two i will use a size 4. If I'm using bait such as roe or prawn I will use a size 1.

[leapin' tyee]

. He said anything bigger than a 2 was just flossing and snagging tackle and for a fish in the 10 to 15 pound range a #4 was fine.

I have seen a lot of flossers or snaggers using #4 hooks too. It is all about your intention.

[blaydRnr]

Exactly what you said, it depends on the bait,lure,etc.

Generally, if I am using something small like a tiny tuff of wool and a Jensen egg or two i will use a size 4. If I'm using bait such as roe or prawn I will use a size 1.

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I never go bigger than size 1 for steelhead, but it doesn't mean you can't....totally depends on what you're using for presentation ie...6 inch rubber worms or size 4 blades or even a 21/25 ct prawn.

[Johnny Canuck]

What about water conditions and type of water being fished? In rivers like the chilliwack when it's blown and as clear as the fraser I'll use a 2/0. Usually blown out water conditions mean big and fast water and there's more "bite" with that hook compared to a smaller one and the fish won't necessarily see it. My go to hook though is a #1 in most conditions, and a #2 in low clear conditions. Crossing area is a #1 or #2 type of water, while tamahi is a 1/0 type of water (all these are in ideal water levels and visibility)

[Fish Assassin]

What about water conditions and type of water being fished? In rivers like the chilliwack when it's blown and as clear as the fraser I'll use a 2/0. Usually blown out water conditions mean big and fast water and there's more "bite" with that hook compared to a smaller one and the fish won't necessarily see it. My go to hook though is a #1 in most conditions, and a #2 in low clear conditions. Crossing area is a #1 or #2 type of water, while tamahi is a 1/0 type of water (all these are in ideal water levels and visibility)

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[Dennis.t]

Size 2 for steelhead most of the time. Size 1 sometimes. Depends on the water conditions.Have landed many large steelhead on size 2 hooks.Make sure its a quality hook that doesnt straighten out on the bigger fish.I feel a smaller hook does less damage to fish you intend to release.Would never ever go bigger then a size 1,simply no need for a larger hook then a size 1 for steelhead on our local rivers.If the river is blown,fish cant see your offering anyways so using a bigger hook makes no sense.

[fyrfytr77]

defintely depends on what your fishing for and water conditions......

[Noahs Arc]

I use #1 and #2 black or red depending what my lure is.
If I'm fishing bugs I use a 1/0 because the way I rig the bug Works better with a larger gap.
In really low water / sunny days I might use a #4 but I try not to for steel unless it's really low.

[nosey]

If I'm using big bait(raw shrimp, bugs) I'll use up to a 2/0, my leader is always under a foot, if someone came along and called me a flosser I'm thinking he best not be standing between me and the water.

[RalphH]

If I'm using big bait(raw shrimp, bugs) I'll use up to a 2/0, my leader is always under a foot, if someone came along and called me a flosser I'm thinking he best not be standing between me and the water.

Interesting - the person in question was a tackle store clerk. I had asked for 2/0s and when he told me I should not use anything bigger than a#2 I told him I wanted bigger hooks for prawn tails. He then made some remarks about flossing and snagging as in unless I was fishing chinooks anything big was flossing and snagging tackle. The stupid thing is I didn't ask to speak to the store manager and tell the manager the guy had a) not provided me what I'd asked for and b) insulted me. I just wanted to get out of there.

[7119]

The size of hook just makes it easier to snag fish . On the vedder usually #1 but sometimes 1/0 ans down to a #2 smaller bait smaller hook big bait big hook . Also if the bite is light it will be easier to set the finer wire hook like a #2 or #4 ..... food for thought

[scheng53]

considering the numbers of steelies in river, I wonder how one can intensionally trying to snag fish

[Johnny Canuck]

considering the numbers of steelies in river, I wonder how one can intensionally trying to snag fish

See one sitting in a tail out or pocket water or even sit at a pocket all day every day flossing it.

[firstlight]

1 and 2,s

Mostly only use 1,s for worms 4 inch or bigger.