types of hooks

[CrappieNEA]

I agree with others. My catch rate seems to be better on sickle hooks. I just seem to lose less fish on them but I still use the regular style as well. Fishing jigs tipped with minnows typically. Don’t hardly buy any unless sickle though now....


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[skeetbum]

I was so enamored when I found out about how well they hook up that I started pouring my own and bought 7000 hooks of different sizes, every one a sickle. The hook is built and then washed in an acid which removes a layer of the hook, making the point exceptionally sharp. This also may be why some of the barbs are smaller on some. I have landed bas up to 5lbs and crappie over 2lbs on #6 and #8 sickles. One of the best developments to my knowledge.

[Bricks]

The wire keepers on the jigs posted in the picture work very well for keeping plastics tight to the jig head. One particular brand of jigs I buy come with that wire straight so I can change plastics quickly and not wreck them until I find the plastic of the day then bend the wire keeper up.