Siwash hook size...?

[Aiala]

In preparation for my summer trip, I will be replacing some (but not all) of the treble hooks on my jigs with open-ring Siwash hooks. (Aids in releasing fish without destroying their mouths, and I don't mind a few extra missed hook-ups.)

So, what size Siwash would y'all recommend I buy? I'm thinking either 6/0 or 7/0...   

~A~

[Nuvole]

Generally, I'll lie the original treble hook on the table and replace them with a hook around the same witdth.
They should be wider than the thickest part of the lure, but less than double.

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

thanks for the info because i'm also thinking of replacing the trebles with siwash hooks...

[Aiala]

Thanks for the info because I'm also thinking of replacing the trebles with Siwash hooks...

BTW, there's tons of 'em for sale on eBay... pretty inexpensive, too.   

~A~

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

thanks A

[bluefish69]

Thanks for the info because I'm also thinking of replacing the trebles with Siwash hooks...

BTW, there's tons of 'em for sale on eBay... pretty inexpensive, too.   

~A~

Please make sure that you buy a good brand of hooks. I use either VMC or OWNER Hooks

Mike

[Dominick]

Ringed Owner are the hooks for me.  Owner Hooks rock.  Dominick

[Aiala]

VMC Siwash:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360897019479?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-VMC-6-0-Open-Eye-Siwash-fishing-Hooks-/371040628666?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5663beafba

~A~   

[bluefish69]

A

If you buy the VMC Hooks get the Perma Steel hooks. They will last a little longer & won't rust as fast.

Mike

[Aiala]

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If you buy the VMC Hooks get the Perma Steel hooks. They will last a little longer & won't rust as fast.
Mike

Mike, good point. 

~A~

[Bucktail]

I replace all my trebles with single hooks. I like the Gamakatsu Siwash hooks the best

[Shark Hunter]

I am a Gamma fan myself. They make some nice Hooks!
Gamma, VMC, Mustad, Owner and Lingren Pitman.
I use more Lingren's and Mustad's just because of the price and the hook up ratio. But they are considered disposable after a day in the Salt.

[wallacewt]

hi aiala
do what novole said,hook wider than the jig
you can put an elastic band around the hook
to hold it in place for better hook ups
cheers

[philaroman]

I grabbed some old 7/0 Partridge pretty cheap on eBay -- many decades old (possibly older than the term "Siwash" ); just plain, white, 100-count boxes stamped "Partridge of Redditch Commercial Salmon Hook"; extra-long, dual-taper conical point; extra-deep bend; dull grey finish...

Anyone ever use these?  They look like they could handle fish well over 50 lbs. w/ ease

[Nuvole]

I grabbed some old 7/0 Partridge pretty cheap on eBay -- many decades old (possibly older than the term "Siwash" ); just plain, white, 100-count boxes stamped "Partridge of Redditch Commercial Salmon Hook"; extra-long, dual-taper conical point; extra-deep bend; dull grey finish...

Anyone ever use these?  They look like they could handle fish well over 50 lbs. w/ ease

Put a piece of cork over the tip of the hook and do a load test :-)