What Size Hooks For Which Fish?

Does anyone have a simple table/rough guide to show the size of hooks generally used for different types of fish

What Size Hooks For Which Fish?
I%26#039;ve found that the hook size is more dependent on the bait size than the size of the fish targeted. A hook which is too big will prevent the fish from biting, while a hook which is too small can get jammed up by the bait, so even if you%26#039;re bit, you won%26#039;t hook the fish.





Examples: I sometimes fish for kelp bass (generally 18-24 inches in length, 3-5 pounds) using mackerel of 8-10 inches long on a 3/0 to 5/0 hook. With a smaller hook, I miss too many strikes. When fishing for the same fish with 3-inch anchovies, I use a hook as small as a #6. Bigger hooks won%26#039;t get as many bites with the small baits.





On the other hand, several years ago we got into a bite on 40-60+ pound yellowfin tuna. They didn%26#039;t want the larger baits, so we used anchovies on #2 hooks. And yes, those little hooks stood up to a half-hour fight on 30 or 40 pound line (though of course they were the extra-strong hooks).





I would think that matching the hook size to the bait would hold for most forms of fishing.
Reply:Size hooks your looking for is 6 or a size 10 hooks for your fishing days to come o.k.
Reply:little hooks for small fish med for gen fishing large hooks for big fish,
Reply:Not necessarily true... I fish for rainbow trout (steelhead), and salmon with small hooks and bags of roe and it works just fine.
Reply:This link should help ya%26#039; out somewhat (scroll down page) ;)...


http://www.cabelas.com/story-123/ross_ho...
Reply:It really depends on SEVERAL factors...size of the bait being the biggest. I use a range of 5 sizes for bass fishing, it depends on the size of the bait.
Reply:The easy formula without getting technical.





Small fish...small hooks size 4





Medim fish...medium hooks size 8





Large fish...large hooks %26gt;I use a 3/0 Lazer sharp Eagle Claw Hook, I get serious.
Reply:Catch Bigger Fish and Loose Less Fish with the Proper Fish Hook


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