What single hooks to use when replacing the trebles on my trout spoons?
Thinking about switching the treble hooks out on trout spoons so that I don't have to worry about changing them when I go out to different waters and streams. But can't find any good suggestions on the best kind of hook to replace them with.
Suggestions?
ekul246
Re: What single hooks to use when replacing the trebles on my trout spoons?
Gamakatsu makes very good quality hooks.
Re: What single hooks to use when replacing the trebles on my trout spoons?
As dancer mentioned, gamakatsu are good. You’ll want siwash for the spoons, pick whatever size you need depending what size your spoons are. The open siwash are easy to install, just close the eye with pliers after you get rid of the trebles.
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/65596...ye-siwash-hook
Re: What single hooks to use when replacing the trebles on my trout spoons?
Gamakatsu siwash
But really any straight shank open eye hook.
I have vision canada hooks, gamakatsu and eagle claw.
Gamakatsu are the sharpest
Re: What single hooks to use when replacing the trebles on my trout spoons?
I've always loved Gamakatsu hooks.
Lately, I've been switching all my spoons over the the Gamakatsu Big River Bait open eye siwash hooks.
Re: What single hooks to use when replacing the trebles on my trout spoons?
I've had bad experience with vision hooks snapping in half. Only use gamakatsu nowadays.
Re: What single hooks to use when replacing the trebles on my trout spoons?
another fan of the gammies, easier to find than owner hooks but both have been good for me
you could try the trailing hook method too, I started trying this last year and so far I'm happy with the results, only do this on steelhead spoons though
Re: What single hooks to use when replacing the trebles on my trout spoons?
Hmm tried some Mustads, not impressed, Gamy hooks have not failed me.
Srupp
Re: What single hooks to use when replacing the trebles on my trout spoons?
Gamakatsu Siwash. I won't even look at another brand.
Re: What single hooks to use when replacing the trebles on my trout spoons?
I just cut 2 points of the treble hook.