"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
...
I lost a fish yesterday that definately would have helped my standings,
due
to a bad hook. I generally have no problems with the BPS hooks, but then
again, every now and then I get one that wants to bend very easily.
Yesterday was a good example. I set the hook on a fish and missed. I knew
good and well that he was there and felt the fish as I set the hook. When
I
reeled in my line, I noticed the the hook was bent like I had hung up on a
rock... except there wasn't enough pressure for a bend like that. I
examined
the hook to find that I could easily bend that thing in any direction I
wanted to, and it would remain in that position.

So, I'm going to be looking for another hook that I can use and won't
bend.
I've tried the gammy's and the owners, but didn't like the gammys and the
owners are way too expensive. Anyone have any suggestions? (EWG - 2/0,
3/0,
4/0)



Charles,

I like the Gamakatsu and Eagle Claw Laser Sharp hooks. The Eagle Claws
appear to be a bit more stout and don't bend as easily, but I like the way
the Gammi's penetrate and especially the way a Fluke type bait works with
the weight of this hook.

I do have to back off a bit on the pressure I apply to a fish when using the
Gammi's as the lighter wire can straighten with 50 pound PowerPro and a
flippin stick, but even then, it doesn't seem to be much of a problem.

Afterall, I did manage to get a seven foot alligator to the boat three times
on a Fluke and a 5/0 Gammi hook.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
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G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
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