Hook Question

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What size/make hook is recommended for minnows for Crappie fishing?

[DockShootinJack]

I use a #1 red Mr Crappie bent shank hook ( like the Tru Turn hooks) . I catch medium size Bluegill and really small crappie on these hooks. Some like smaller hooks . I prefer a larger minnow also around 3 inches.

[ad1974]

Eagle claw 214 el extra light wire Aberdeen hooks,I prefer a size 2 or 4.

[CrappiePappy]

I've used #4 - #2 - #1 Aberdeen hooks ... bronze, gold, red ... and they all seem to work just fine. When I used minnows it was always the Med size (approx 2") Fatheads. But, if I had to settle on one size it would be a #2 Aberdeen.

[Erin Brewer]

2/0 gold eagle claw


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[Ketchn]

some folks I know use jig heads when they use minnows , I know the sickle hook versions have very small barbs and the minnows will often swim off those.

[BobC]

By the way, welcome to the site. TONS of good advice and tips here.
Bob

[Ketchn]

By the way, welcome to the site. TONS of good advice and tips here.
Bob

I second that motion …..welcome to crappie.com

[BuckeyeCrappie]

I use red #2 Aberdeen hooks only, just my personal preference.

[deathb4disco]

By the way, welcome to the site. TONS of good advice and tips here.
Bob

I second that motion …..welcome to crappie.com

You're late. G already welcomed him nine years ago.

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