I like Sweet Beavers etc. but have trouble keeping them straight on the hook . Have been using 4/0 tube hooks. Is there something better? Thanks.
I like Sweet Beavers etc. but have trouble keeping them straight on the hook . Have been using 4/0 tube hooks. Is there something better? Thanks.
Any 4" creature bait I usually set up with a 3/0 Gammy EWG hook...its pretty much all I use.
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I've used nearly every flipping hook out there- and primarily use sweet beaver plastics.. Best hook I've found yet is the 4/0 Paycheck punch hook. The plastics never slide down. Make sure to only use a snell knot- as it will kick the hook sideways on the hookset; ensuring a better hookup ratio.
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I'm a big believer in EWG hooks, but had multiple issue with hook-ups using this style hook on a beaver-type bait. I believe the straight shank/flipping/punching hook is the best way to go, IMO
another vote for the paycheck punch hooks with a snell knot.
I also use the 3/0 EWG Gammy hook, but prefer the Sure Grip version by Ohio Pro Lure (ohioprolure.com). The neat keeper device keeps the bait from sliding down during a hookset. This not only decreases the chance that the plastic will ball-up, but also means more fish before the bait tears up. Here's a pic of one:
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+1 for the 4/0 Paycheck
The new Mustad Grip Pin Max hooks look like a slightly cheaper and easier to find alternative (for me anyways). I'll be giving them a shot this year.
Do yourself a favor,and check out the SK Hackney hook,4/0-5/0...best bait keeper out of all the straight shanks
I use eagle claw 3/0 ewg. Holds good for me
Trokar flippin hook, bad thing about beaver baits in general is after a few swings they split right in the middle!
I like the pay check straight shanks a lot but prefer the gammy straight shank because they are easier to find by me and a bit cheaper plus gammy makes the pay check hook.
The gammy also has a welded eye.
I just switched from Trokar to Gammy 4/0 Super Heavy Cover Flippin' Hook and will never use any thing else!
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Has any one tried or used the Ish Monroe New jack Flipping Hooks? I was looking for punching hooks at Bass Pro Shops a week or so ago and this is what was suggested for good hook sets.
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No one has tried those ^ hooks?
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I like those R2S hooks, they work well enough. I find I like Berkley fusion better for the money, of I'm punching I prefer SK Hack attacks.
I have never punch fished so I'm gearing up for it. I got the R2S 5/0 hooks and some Trokar 5/0 Flipping hooks today. I was tempted to get a pack of the Gam 5/0 flippin hooks.
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4/0 Gamy Superline EWG for me. I’ve also been experimenting with the G-Finesse heavy cover straight shank this year. I usually prefer an EWG but like the straight shank on Elaztech baits (the Palmetto BugZ in the case of a 4” beaver style) as Elaztech Texas rigged on an EWG is a recipe for a bad time.
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[QUOTE=DrewFlu33;10279337]4/0 Gamy Superline EWG for me. I’ve also been experimenting with the G-Finesse heavy cover straight shank this year. I usually prefer an EWG but like the straight shank on Elaztech baits (the Palmetto BugZ in the case of a 4” beaver style) as Elaztech Texas rigged on an EWG is a recipe for a bad time./QUOTE]
Why? Please 'splain. I haven't used any of the Elaztech baits except the SK Zero soft stick. Used a Gamakatsu circle hook, somewhere around a #1 or 1/0 I think. Years ago...worked VERY well that weekend. Mostly wacky rigged. Obviously, with a circle hook, the point has to be exposed all the time.
There are some places where I like the Superline hooks...mainly having to do with getting the center of gravity shifted aft, to get a nice spiral fall with an otherwise unweighted plastic bait. Sometimes, I'll push the hook further into the nose of the bait to move the hook back farther. A drop of cheap superglue on the knot & eye will make this stay put through anything you can drag it through. Lots of odd things to experiment with in fishing...probably why I like it so much. That and exploring new lakes...
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The only hook you need for a beaver. The 4/0 fits it perfectly.
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