3/0 4/0 5/0 Hooks For Blackfish?

[MrAC1980]

So after the 30lb PowerPro discussion, I figured we were due for another. What type and size hooks do you guys recommend for Blackfish and why? Also what rigs do you use most and why? I was using 5/0 Gami's over the weekend for the first time and I thought they were a little too big. I saw guys using anything from 3/0 to 5/0. Also, why aren't guys using the old tried and true blue virginia style hooks anymore?

[Matt A.]

all those hook sizes are fine depends on what size bait im using
belmar rig bc its so easy and fast even when its very cold and i can pretie 20 snells quickly the night before
i don't use virginia's because they arent as sharp out of the box and i'm too lazy to do it myself but they are fine

[bassnbucks]

While I,m new to tog fishing, I prefer 3/0 gami,s. Last week all I had was 2/0 and i landed a 14 pounder and a few other big fish.

[Sea Bear]

6/0 Snafu for when you feel like taking a 'Hail Mary'
5/0 Almost Exclusively
4/0 Once in a blue moon for a scratchy bite on small baits
3/0 Never

[MrAC1980]

Originally Posted by Matt A.

don't use virginia's because they arent as sharp out of the box and i'm too lazy to do it myself but they are fine

You may be right there, come to think of it, I stuck myself like 3 or 4 times when tieing snells the other night, don't remember ever having that problem with the virginia hooks! lol.

Do you guys like a short or long leader? I seem to prefer about a 12" leader but I noticed some guys were using like a 6" leader and had baits almost touching their sinkers.

[bassnbucks]

I use a 10 to 12" 50'snelled fluoro leader, hook is about 4" above sinker.

[MrAC1980]

Can't wait for another shot at Tog, going to try both 4/0 and 5/0 rigs.

[HDMarc]

I use either a 3/0 or 4/0 Gami octopus hook on a 12" to 14" section of flourocarbon leader attached a few inches above the sinker and have had good results, sometimes throw another hook on the leader as a slider

[Fishingfool2]

Do you all use regular or offset hooks

[Gerry Zagorski]

Offset hooks.