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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jace on October 21, 2009, 04:57:17 PM

Title: Size of hook
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: BigFisher 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.
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: Jace on October 21, 2009, 06:01:32 PM: So it should be ok?
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: mr.p 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.
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: adriaticum 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.
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: aquaholic 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
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: TheChumWhisperer 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.
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: FishOn36 on October 21, 2009, 07:05:08 PM: Size 1 hooks get'er done just fine :)
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: Fish Assassin on October 21, 2009, 07:28:53 PM: Sizes 1 and 2's
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: Jace 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
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: Jace 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.
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: Jace 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?
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: Fish Assassin on October 21, 2009, 09:31:32 PM: Just bring it back to the tackle shop and exchange it.
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: Jace 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.
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: Matt on October 21, 2009, 11:15:37 PM: Quote from: Jace 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.

That's almost to good to touch ;D
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: Brian on October 21, 2009, 11:52:35 PM: Quote from: Jace 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.

Probably, most bottom bouncers use bigger hooks.

The largest hooks I have are #2 hooks, and they work fine for me. Even when fishing with roe.
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: HOOK on October 22, 2009, 08:29:58 AM: I use size 4's for fishing wool, sometimes a size 1 for wool if im after springs cause they will straighten out a 4 alot easier. I use 1/0 gammies for fishing with roe because i like using bigger chunks most of the time. and i will use a any of these bigger hooks for pink worms because i tried the small hooks with them and ended up with lots of ripped worms but no hookups >:( tied some with bigger hooks and resulted in a beached fish ;D

the more you fish the more you will find certain hooks and hook sizes you use for certain things.

just like when im fly fishing the hook sizes are all over the places depending on what im targetting and what type of technique im using. ahh the lovely sport of fishing, who the hell ever said fishing was a cheap sport ???
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: Tex on October 22, 2009, 08:43:21 AM: Quote from: Jace on October 21, 2009, 10:00:35 PM
Good idea, i am still curious if a bigger hook will help a snagger?

It could help if you hook him in the right place...
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: adriaticum on October 22, 2009, 04:39:46 PM: Quote from: Jace 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.

Get proper size hooks and go fishing.
Title: Re: Size of hook
Post by: bateman on October 24, 2009, 01:23:56 PM: #2 hook for targeting coho and 3ot for hooking into springs.