Hooks for 10" power worms

Kevin Evans - Kap · Post by **Kevin Evans - Kap** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:48 pm

What hooks are u using for big ol texas rigged worm like the 10" power worm, ol monster, big unit, etc etc..

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rickyshabazz · Post by **rickyshabazz** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:57 pm

4/0 or 5/0 gamu offset worm hook

Larry Hemphill · Post by **Larry Hemphill** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:53 pm

If you can expect to catch a giant bass, especially at night, I would use the 4/0 Superline offset Gami hook. That is all I use when fun fishing and guiding (big fish lakes). There is a 5/0 Superline hook too, but it is really thick. I feel the 4/0 is all I need.

Oldschool · Post by **Oldschool** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:02 pm

If you are Texas rigging the 10" Power worm try using a straight shank 4/0 or 5/0 wide gap Gamakatsu #484 hook. Off set hooks often miss making contact with the inside mouth issue and you miss the bite. Unless you are using 65 lb braid in heavy cover you may not need the extra heavy wire hook.
Tom

Andy Giannini · Post by **Andy Giannini** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:06 pm

I like offset round bends in 4 or 5/0, worm toothpicked through the eye. Just seems to hold a bit better during cast. No probs sticking fish at all. But should one of those big worms whip off during a cast=big backlash.

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ken a · Post by **ken a** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 7:24 pm

You been using those things since the early 90's, thinking about changing hooks now?

Kevin Evans - Kap · Post by **Kevin Evans - Kap** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:42 pm

Thanks everyone...

Kap

DeltaBassBuster · Post by **DeltaBassBuster** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:16 pm

I use a 7/0 Owners hook, but do not remember the model number. I found them at one of the annual out door sportsmans shows up in sacramento a cuople years ago. I've been happy with them.