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Title: I Think I Found DARON's HOOKS !!!
Post by: ez2cdave on March 08, 2018, 03:16:28 AM
I Think I Found DARON's HOOKS !!!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/28-0-Circle-Hooks-Stainless-Steel-XXHD-2-pcs-Shark-Swordfish-Halibut-Big-Baits/351415706924 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/28-0-Circle-Hooks-Stainless-Steel-XXHD-2-pcs-Shark-Swordfish-Halibut-Big-Baits/351415706924)

Tight Lines !
Title: Re: I Think I Found DARON's HOOKS !!!
Post by: Shark Hunter on March 08, 2018, 04:56:24 AM
I do use 24/0.
That is as big as I go.
The one in the center is a 20/0.
Title: Re: I Think I Found DARON's HOOKS !!!
Post by: ez2cdave on March 08, 2018, 05:09:31 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on March 08, 2018, 04:56:24 AM
I do use 24/0.
That is as big as I go.


Daron.

Those things are HUGE . . .  I did manage to find a BIGGER one ( don't know the size ), but I sure wouldn't want to try to unhook whatever ate it !

Tight Lines !



Title: Re: I Think I Found DARON's HOOKS !!!
Post by: Shark Hunter on March 08, 2018, 06:18:05 AM
The 24/0 pictured is Carbon steel.
$4 each from Catch All Tackle.
My dehooker doesn't work well with anything larger than a 20/0.
The long shanks make it impossible to roll the hook out.
I need to make my own out of rebar.
Title: Re: I Think I Found DARON's HOOKS !!!
Post by: philaroman on March 08, 2018, 02:10:56 PM
you paint it like a lifesaver;
give it to a fat girl who can't swim;
get her to paddle out, then yank her off the board...
it's like "kittening for muskies"  :o
Title: Re: I Think I Found DARON's HOOKS !!!
Post by: Carl L on March 09, 2018, 03:29:06 AM
EzDave, now I'm considering the logistics of casting that hook...   I've got way too much time on my hands....
Title: Re: I Think I Found DARON's HOOKS !!!
Post by: ez2cdave on March 10, 2018, 02:15:26 PM
Quote from: Carl L on March 09, 2018, 03:29:06 AM
EzDave, now I'm considering the logistics of casting that hook...   I've got way too much time on my hands....

Carl,

Funny, casting it occurred to me, also . . . I'm thinking along the lines of a Trebuchet to toss it and a "side of beef" - LOL !

Tight Lines !