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Originally Posted by Capt Sal
A short shank hook for what reason?A large gap long shank hook works better.12-0 is not to big and it should be a circle hook.If you want a j hook use a Big River 12-0.You can buy them at Atlantic Bait ad Tackle on Rt. 36.Once you have landed and retained your limit it must be all circle hooks.Mono is all you need and it is forgiving.50lb. floro leader.If you want to sink the live bunker use a three way swivel with a bank sinker 2' loop to the wieght 4' floro carbon leader to the 12-0 circle.Circle hooks will allow you to release large cows unharmed as they will be hooked in the corner of the mouth. Ulta lite rods are not the way to go because by the time you land the striper it will be exhausted.It all works but be ethical.
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The reason I like the short shank is the longer shank beats up on the bait along with it being one more reason for not getting a solid hook set due to the hook turning. I agree that there is not an issue w the gap size, up to 12/0 is fine. And yes circles should be used as you mentioned, but then it is a different hook set.
