Large Fine Strong Hooks?
Submitted by timboon on Fri, 2014-08-15 09:52
FW people,
I'm chasing some big hooks for fishing unweighetd SP's, I want them XXL and as light as possible but strong enough to not have to worry about straightening/snapping.... No Offset...
We used some fine strong hooks on Sails years ago in Broome that were ideal for setting in the beak and strong enough to land Sails to 20kg without problem...
Some of you sail chasers might have an idea,
Mainly Chasing Dhui's, fellas that are rigging 8-10" SP's might have my solution...
Cheers
Boon
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RobertMc
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Look at owner hooks mate
Look at owner hooks mate they are pricey but thin and strong
dodgy
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Yep. Gamakatsu sl12 is the
Yep. Gamakatsu sl12 is the one you seek.
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RobertMc
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IMO Gamakatsu are ok hooks
IMO Gamakatsu are ok hooks but not the strongest, but better priced than owners
trymyluck
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Yep .... as Dodgy said. Just
Yep .... as Dodgy said. Just what you are looking for I think.
barneyboy
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yep gama sL12,s
are the go.
FEEEISH ONNN!!!
Jason P
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Demon Hooks
I like to use Mustad Demon circle hooks, as have had a few Owner 7/0 hooks shear clean off before breaking 15lb braid from stingrays.
Demon hooks are Good value in multi packs.
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timboon
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Cheers fellas...
Cheers fellas...
81macca
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sl12,s are not very strong, I
sl12,s are not very strong, I cringe running them on 15kg. What about Pakula Dojo's they come in a heavy gauge and a light gauge. The heavy gauge is still pretty thin and are super sharp, the thinner gauge we have bent a few on the leader (with bills). The Owner Jobus are pretty heavy duty hook but penetrate really easy because of their barb set up. Easily set a hook on 10kg with these but really strong even have welded eyes.
I actually fish.
dodgy
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Never had a sl12 straighten
Never had a sl12 straighten on 15kg. Had a few that I have straightened once the tag was in and leader was swung off. They are much stronger than you think. After saying that I have heard there was a bad batch of them getting around.
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flangies
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15kg won't be a problem.
15kg won't be a problem. Just don't run stupidly small hooks. I used to use the 8/0s as a single lure hook before all the other styles came onto the market. Never bent any on 50lb braid..
Oceanside Tackle
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Gamakatsu SL12's are an
Gamakatsu SL12's are an awesome hook if you want something strong but still fairy light guage. TT have actually built jigheads around the SL12's in the 10/0 size ranging from 1oz to 4oz. Awesome jigheads for those slightly bigger soft plastics. We use them on PE2-PE3 without any problems whatsoever.
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Gunner966
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I use them on my Richter
I use them on my Richter soft Oscars. Almost 100% hook up rate. I did break one just behind the barb once, but I think due to excellent penetration the hook was dug into the bill/mouth and all the leverage was on the barb recess. Hope that makes sense. Went to Jobu's after that and found the hook up rate not quite as good. So back SL 12's
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timboon
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Good input fellas I have some
Good input fellas I have some of the 12's in the mail