Selecting hooks

[JRZBeachGuy]

I am trying to learn as I get more serious. Thank you in advance for any feedback.

I understand certain hooks are used in certain conditions but I am talking about overall, general purpose.

Replacing plug hooks - I have the size charts for when changing trebles to single hooks. I use siwash hooks but is there something better?

Metal replacement hooks - again, I use siwash but is there something better?

Teasers - just a plain old O'Shaunasy hook (unless it will have bait then it is a circle hook)

Am I on the right track?

Are there better options?

[Gerry Zagorski]

VMC makes high quality hooks specially deigned for lures here is their catalog go to page 30 https://www.nos-catalogues.net/vmc-fishing-hooks/pdf/OEM/2025/?page=1

In addition to the proper gap you also need to be concerned with the hook length because if it's too long it could wrap itself back onto the lure when you cast or are working it so this might be trial and error till you find out what works best..

[Jigman13]

If you're going to hook and split ring swap, buy yourself a small digital scale. Weigh the stock trebles and split ring and do your best to match that weight with the single inlines and split rings you are putting on.

Adding or decreasing weight will impact action, how a lure floats or sinks, and how deep or shallow a lure will run when being retrieved vs it's stock design.

I do a substantial amount of hook and split ring swaps on SP minnows, cotton cordells and other plugs. Daiwa rep told me they upgraded their stock trebles but they still look flimsy as shit to me. I also file down the barbs on my trebles bc I fish a lot at night. A lot easier to dehook a fish, or yourself, with no barbs. Single inlines are also nice too. No fear of a rogue treble burying in your hand or leg when reaching for a fish at night.

I use VMC inlines, VMC trebles and owner hyper wire split rings