Best Hook - Keel Buzzbait

[Madmar]

I have a Keel Buzzbait mold for 3/8 and 1/2 oz baits (https://www.zeiners.com/doit/buzz-keel-buzzbait.html) I generally make 3/8 oz baits. The mold uses Eagle Claw L253, Eagle Claw L255, or Mustad 32608N. I called and the L253 is the shortest shank, the L255 is about the length of tthe hook eye longer than the L253, znd the 32608 is longer than the L255.

What hook should I use?

[okiemoman]

I use the VMC hook
https://barlowstackle.com/VMC-7250-B...t-Hooks-P3783/

[Smalljaw67]

I use the VMC hook
https://barlowstackle.com/VMC-7250-B...t-Hooks-P3783/

I've used the Owner 5320, the Gamakatsu 550, as well as the EC 255 and both Mustad 32606 and 32608s. For the last 7 or so years I've been using the VMC 7250 black nickel spinnerbait hook and I don't plan on changing anytime soon. The hook is strong, sharp, and the point holds up better than the cutting points by a large margin.