Hook style for spoons

[Fishdreamer]

I'm replacing the old hooks on my spoons for the coming season. In the past I've always used open eye siwash hooks but this year I've accumulated a bunch of big river and octopus style hooks and am thinking of using them but worry that they might change the action on the spoons. Has anyone had experience or opinions with doing this?

 

[Hardy Guy]

I dont like octopus as they have an angle on the eye. If you don't use open eye you need to add a split ring which could change the action. No matter what way you go match the hook size too the spoon. The old rule was a 4/0 hook for a number 4 spoon and a 6/0 hook for a size 6 spoon ... etc. Some bait hooks are heavy so match accordingly. Personally go with swash hooks and use your other hooks for bait.

 

[kingblazer84]

Siwash imo is the only way to go, gammies or owners for brand too.

 

[CRGreg]

Gamakatsu makes a Big River Open Eye sickle hook that is really nice. Tough to re sharpen so I just replace them when dull

CR Greg

 

[Rain City]

Gamakatsu makes a Big River Open Eye sickle hook that is really nice. Tough to re sharpen so I just replace them when dull

CR Greg

X2

 

[searun]

Gamakatsu makes a Big River Open Eye sickle hook that is really nice. Tough to re sharpen so I just replace them when dull

CR Greg

shhh, giving away all the secrets...those things don't work!

 

[Alex_c]

What do you guys think of VMC siwash? They seem to be what comes with a lot of lures and I have had decent luck with them.

I always give the hook point a tweak with a pair of pliers, so it's not parallel with the shank.

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[Fixit]

What do you guys think of VMC siwash? They seem to be what comes with a lot of lures and I have had decent luck with them.

I always give the hook point a tweak with a pair of pliers, so it's not parallel with the shank.

VMC SIWASH OPEN EYE HOOK 50PK

Your fishing gear and tackle superstore. Everything you need to fish for freshwater, saltwater, and warmwater species - salmon, trout, steelhead, brooktrout, lake trout, tuna, dolly varden, bulltrout, kokanee,sturgeon, bass, pike, perch, and more!

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those are what I use on spoons. they will last much longer than other hooks without rusting. I quite like them