TT 2 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thought this may make a good Topic.But I was wondering what Brand of Hooks does everyone use. Those hooks that are Super Sharp, Strong and are always the first ones picked up in the Tackle Store or the Tackle Box.Those Hooks you would trust the fish of a lifetime with! Doesn't matter what brand or Style.I just want to know people's opinions. I know I have a favourite! TT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samboman 319 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 i use TT and NitroSambo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Daiichi or gammas for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aldingabeachfisho 1 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Gamakatsu, never failed me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shark_Fisho 1 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Gamakatsu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 1. Gamakatsu2. Daiichi3. Mustad (a good, readily-obtainable and generally reliable all-rounder) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 gamakatsu 90% of the time and mustad the other 10%. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
King Ralph 0 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Mustad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snake10 0 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 gamakatsu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smokeykebab 175 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 jarvis walker use them once and throw them in the bin once fishing sesh is over Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I soak all of my rigs i've used in fresh water when i get home whilst i wash the rest of my gear. Keeps everything in mint condition and ready for next time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Gammas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ugly4Life 41 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Hah and I thought I was the only one who liked Daiichi hooks!Daiichi's for small hooks. Just can't get better or sharper I reckon. Been using them for Gar since I was about 6 or 7. :pGama's for big hooks, especially the occys and circles. Strong, good quality, unbeatable.Mustad's if I can't get gama's. I don't mind the Demons and the Big Red's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juninho 0 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 gamakatsu love them esp the circles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twinpower 151 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 gammys all the way! real good hooks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 you cant forget tsunami hooks :whistle: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smokeykebab 175 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 the tsunamis are awesome. bit pricey for me though :dry: i should take a pic of all the great brands of hook i use. might do it 2mro. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 For serious fish ie tuna, kings, GTs etc i use gammas.For small fish like whiting, tommies etc i just use cheap k-mart chem sharpened long shanks such as jarvis walker, gladiator etcIve found used hooks still rust even if washed in fresh water so i spray them with inox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckemback 0 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 You guys that use gamakatsu hooks, do you use them once and replace them? or does the same hook last you 7 or 8 trips or more? Im not a big fan of them as ive had a couple of the larger sizes break on me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 I use Gammas multiple times. Key to longevity for me is spraying them with inox afterwards. No rust whatsoever when do that.Before i re-use them i just wipe the inox off. Doesn't seem to bother the fish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 I guess the maximum number of times I would use my Gamma traces is 2 - 3 times max, and then they get replaced. But Generally Im not fussed if I throw them out after the first use, as I like having new hooks/traces when chasing good sized REDS! I have found that I dont loose to many fish either.ThIS way I have peice of mind that they are going to stay burried once hooked up.I often am too lazy to cut the line off the hooks at times,and often just give my traces to anyone that im fishing with that wants them :cheer: :cheer: .When snapper fishing I like to have multiple traces tied up and snap locked bagged,so either me or my mates can just reach in and grab a new trace when required.But its ALWAYS Gamma's for me. I was forced to use some Mustad big reds the other day and for red chemically sharpened hooks they did okay for me. chuckemback 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaffa 81 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Daiichi for smaller fish like gar,kgw`s & Mustad,Gammas for bigger critters. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barbz 0 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 gammas, mustard if they dont have gammas. there tuff ; ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 @ ChuckembackI use my gammas until they break or i lose them :)I just rinse them in fresh water at home and they are good to go again. Bloody top hooks :)For me personally it works out cheaper than using cheap hooks and replacing them after every second fish urhookedfish, Savagelip and chuckemback 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
talbo 0 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 In no particular order:1. Gamakatsu2. Owner3. Daiichi Savagelip and Wahoo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1fish 0 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Tying all my flies on Knapek barbless hooks at the mo. Like VMC's or owners on my HB's and I used to use Mustad Hoodlums for live baiting up north awesome hook super strong and super sharp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just1More 0 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Always pick up Gamakatsu myself. Savagelip 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trihull 177 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Gamakatsu....... Savagelip 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TT 2 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Cool!Thanks everyone for your replies.Thought I might as well my opinions in no particular order I like:1. Mustad2,Gamakatsu.3.Daiichi4.VMCCheers Guys and Happy Fishing. TT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weaver 271 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Owners, eagle claws, Mustards, Diachi,VMC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy2toes 0 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 gamakatsu for kg's and most of the time for reds but had a couple bend on big reds so i rekon nothing beats owner 7- 10'0s for big reds never break never bend and last aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wishing2Bfishing 0 Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 i been using mustads big reds for snapper and started using small gamma circles for whiting these days and i find they work well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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