What kind of hooks are these smaller hooks, can I use them for whacky rigging?
Mar 10, 2021 18:36:09 #
Mar 10, 2021 18:47:27 #
kokanee die for a red hook. No pun intended. Great red stinger hook with a gulp maggot. Kokanee give their life just to bite one. We catch 3 to 1 with red stingers over black. We put nearly 200 Kok’s in the ‘smoker’ every year for the past 5-6 years so they do work for me.
Mar 10, 2021 18:57:56 #
Huntm22 wrote:
kokanee die for a red hook. No pun intended. Great red stinger hook with a gulp maggot. Kokanee give their life just to bite one. We catch 3 to 1 with red stingers over black. We put nearly 200 Kok’s in the ‘smoker’ every year for the past 5-6 years so they do work for me.
I’m right there with you my friend...200/300 kok’s per year on “reds”...do you brine or dry rub for smok’n
Mar 10, 2021 21:44:07 #
Mark V
Loc: Colorado,now RV full time we winter in MesaAZ
Funny! You ask about smaller hooks . I look at the picture and was surprised at what you consider smaller hooks. To me anything smaller than a # 18 fly tying hook is small. Those hooks in your picture are gargantuan.lol
Mar 10, 2021 21:49:11 #
Mark V
Loc: Colorado,now RV full time we winter in MesaAZ
I use bright red , orange and chartreuse thread to create hot spots on many of the flies I tie. Don't know if it makes a difference in numbers of takes but it sure makes for a pretty fly
Mar 10, 2021 22:32:23 #
linegod2K
Loc: Lago Vista, Texas
But it is fun to tie a streamer or a stone fly on a #4 or 6. After tying 16 to 20 my eyes hurt
Mar 11, 2021 00:14:46 #
DSapien
Loc: Greater Sacramento Area
I agree with Ben they are Mosquito or Bait Holder Hooks. I prefer the wide gap thin wire by Gamekatsu.
I have no issue with Red hooks and have an assortment of both. I try to use whatever color no else is using as to provide a different look than all the other anglers.
I have no issue with Red hooks and have an assortment of both. I try to use whatever color no else is using as to provide a different look than all the other anglers.
Mar 11, 2021 00:18:10 #
DSapien
Loc: Greater Sacramento Area
Use I agree these are Mosquito hooks. I prefer Gamekatsu this wire wide gap bait holders. The thin wire seem to penetrate quickly on those soft bites.
Mar 11, 2021 11:51:47 #
Ben Bragg wrote:
Does anyone else hate red hooks ?
Nothing wrong with them per se
Just another of my many quirks
Nothing wrong with them per se
Just another of my many quirks
I love the red hooks, but make sure they are well made. The fish will strike at the hook without bait. These are fantastic.
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