searun
Well-Known Member
In answer to your question I use 5/0 single stainless. Just use one single bead behind the gum pucky, its just to allow me to set the correct distance for the hook to trail near the end of the hoochie. Tandems are a pain to release fish, especially coho when they trash around. I prefer to be able to quickly reach over the side with a gaff hook, quick flip and gone without ever touching the fish and leaving it in the water.