In line single hooks
Sep 17, 2020 12:43:53 #
I've been using micro crankbaits for crappie this year and really enjoying it. But I've noticed that my hook up rate to "hits" and landing ratio to hooked is not where I'd like it.
Saw an article on switching treble hooks to single inline hooks and gave it a try. Couldn't find the hooks locally so I ordered direct online from Owner... size #6 & #4.
I use the Rapala UL shad size 04. Spent a morning switching the hooks to #6. Now for the test.
Crappie have been hitting the chrome, so I trolled with one with single hooks and one with the treble hooks at the same time. Couldn't believe the big difference! Hooked 14 and landed 13 on the singles and hooked 3 and landed 1 on the trebles. The single hooks were hooking well in the lower and upper part of the mouth, no light hookups like most treble hook sets.
Needless to say, all of my crappie crankbaits now have inline single hooks!
Saw an article on switching treble hooks to single inline hooks and gave it a try. Couldn't find the hooks locally so I ordered direct online from Owner... size #6 & #4.
I use the Rapala UL shad size 04. Spent a morning switching the hooks to #6. Now for the test.
Crappie have been hitting the chrome, so I trolled with one with single hooks and one with the treble hooks at the same time. Couldn't believe the big difference! Hooked 14 and landed 13 on the singles and hooked 3 and landed 1 on the trebles. The single hooks were hooking well in the lower and upper part of the mouth, no light hookups like most treble hook sets.
Needless to say, all of my crappie crankbaits now have inline single hooks!
Sep 17, 2020 12:55:50 #
Most lures come with trebles because of looks not functionality,I think fish can use the other hooks on a treble as leverage to release themselves . I’ve been changing them out for years and believe singles are better.
Sep 17, 2020 12:59:53 #
I totally agree! Other advantages - a lot easier to unhook, do less harm to the fish, don't get so hung up in the net...
Sep 17, 2020 13:21:10 #
Sep 17, 2020 14:04:46 #
Sep 18, 2020 00:38:51 #
Sep 18, 2020 08:29:04 #
Single hooks are the way to go. I’ve switched to them on most of my saltwater lures. Much easier to release fish, and hook ups are better.
Sep 18, 2020 18:30:57 #
Kiddcan
Loc: Lynchburg Va.
Do you have the single hook point pointing towards the head of the lures or towards the back ?
Thanks
Thanks
Sep 18, 2020 18:32:26 #
panther
Loc: Northern California
I don't use any treble hooks. I replace them with single Siwash hooks. These hooks are sharp and tough, and much easier to remove from the fish's mouth.
Sep 18, 2020 18:35:54 #
The front hook needs to hang with the point to the front and the back hook when hanging needs to point to the back,assuming you are holding the lure with both hooks hanging straight down. Owner in line hook packs show this clearly.
Sep 18, 2020 18:39:34 #
Kiddcan
Loc: Lynchburg Va.
Thank you. I never seen lures with single hooks replacing trebles. Again, thanks for the information.
Sep 18, 2020 20:25:19 #
There are more than a few reasons to make the switch, but the best one is - singles hook and land more fish than treble hooks, at least that's my experience.😊
Sep 18, 2020 21:09:02 #
Kiddcan
Loc: Lynchburg Va.
I love landing more fish. Does this work for crankbaits as well as top water?
Sep 18, 2020 22:17:47 #
MuskyHunter
Loc: Torrington, CT
Yes, another person learns the joy of single hooks! Been changing them out for years.
Sep 18, 2020 22:45:40 #
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