On Sun, 17 Oct 2004 15:32:57 -0500, "Charles B. Summers"
wrote:

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)


I quickly gave up on the BPS hooks for the exact same reason. I would
straighten them on lily pads. Gammy's, Texposers and Daiichi are all I
use.

Harry J aka Thundercat
Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team
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