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What is the best wacky rig hook for senkos?

I love the Gamakatsu Finesse hooks, but you can't ever "set the hook" when you use them - it has to be a sweep set only.

Several times I've had big smallies whack a falling senko so hard, it is almost impossible not to react - so I end up losing the fish because I set too hard.

Really appreicate hearing what folks consider the best hook.

Thanks a bunch!

the old WW hook is a gamakatsu 524

http://www.johnnyspond.com/gamakatsushi ... degap.html

hooks em in the roof of the mouth pretty consistently

I use; LAKE FORK weedless/weighted or unweighted 6/0 hooks (On the Delta). They are made from a Gamakatsu 6/0 shinner hook straight eyed, with a weed guard attached. Very good hook up percentage. Just some minor tweeking of the guard to get it to release easier and it's on. Can be fished in the tough stuff. They are hard to find, but there around.

Good Fishin

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gamakats ... GFWGH.html


this is what I use. The hook needs to be wider than the senko.

reaction innovations ww hook that is no longer available. also, falcon hooks .... weighted and unweighted.

falcon k-wacky

I've had pretty good luck with these. Owner also makes the same hook without the weed guard.


http://www.basstackledepot.com/owner-we ... hooks.aspx

+1 on the Owner Hooks.

1/0 Trokar drop shot hook

Those Owner hooks need to be sweep set too, IMO. Like the Gami Finesse hooks, they don't catch/hook up until they catch the corner of the mouth. If you try to set on 'em like a jig etc, you yank it out of the mouth.

Yep... love the Owner Mosquito hooks for wacky rigging!

Roger

I like the Gama finese wide gaps but for power fishin the Kayle hook with a floro y guard flat gets em stuck...thats what KVD ties up and Dave at Clearlake Outdoors.

Lake Fork falcon k-wacky non weight 3/0 you can find at the Bait Barn , they have plenty if this helps, I was just their today

www.baitbarn.net and use vanguilder as a coupon code to get 10% off online. He will ship it to you asap.

Mike

For 12lb line and below, I prefer a 1/0 Gamakatsu Split Shot/Dropshot hook.

For 15lb and above line I use a Gamakatsu Live Bait Light Wire hook. Don't let the "Light Wire" fool you...it is a saltwater model and will handle heavy line and heavy bass without bending.

ciao,
Marc