HOOK SIZE/MONO SIZE

Hydratherapy · 09-16-2005, 10:19 PM

Anyone feel that 9-0 is too small? It seems I have had better hook sets with 11-0 2x short shank offsets. Also, I have noticed more hits on 200 lb momoi diamond as opposed to 300 or 400 lb mono, anyone else notice this?

Texas Popper · 09-17-2005, 01:58 PM

Lighter tackle always invites more strikes. It's usually quite a tradeoff and your decision only.

a strong 9/0 will be fine

Good Luck

Mike · 09-17-2005, 02:00 PM

I've fallen for 11/0 offsets by mustad. I have missed yet since fishing them. They have a wide gap which I think helps kind of like a gaff.

I fish the lp 9/0 offsets also, work good for me too, but I prefer the 11/0 now on every rig.

Shark Tagger · 09-17-2005, 02:02 PM

I've been using the lp 9/0's also. I like them. They are easy to sharpen and have a good offset. I think the barb may be a bit too big? But I fish alot of drag and plant it no probems.

ST

Anonymous · 09-17-2005, 10:20 PM

I use 11/0 & 12/0 Mustad stainless hooks that I offset. But since they are expesive and I have lost a few, I also use the LP 9/0 and the Mustad stainless 8/0 that I offset. I have caught fish on all of them. Last year we got a fish over 200 pounds on an 8/0.

I only use 300 pound pink mono leader material. I also take the time to dye and rig my baits meticously which I definately belive helps improve my hook up ratio.

PriorityOne · 09-18-2005, 07:16 AM

I've tried several different hook types - but I have been using the LP 9/0's with pretty good success lately. I like the big barb- I think it helps from pulling hooks so much. I have used some 200#lb. leader, but haven't noticed much difference from the 300#lb. black leader I normally use.

FinalPoint · 09-18-2005, 11:48 AM

I have to agree with SwordSlasher and Mike that ever since I have used the 11/0 offset Mustad I have loved it. I still use the 9/0 LP and can't complain about it at all, but when you hook a fish on a squid with that 11/0 offset, you know it is hooked.

Texas Popper · 09-18-2005, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwordSlasher

I use 11/0 & 12/0 Mustad stainless hooks that I offset. But since they are expesive and I have lost a few, I also use the LP 9/0 and the Mustad stainless 8/0 that I offset. I have caught fish on all of them. Last year we got a fish over 200 pounds on an 8/0.

I only use 300 pound pink mono leader material. I also take the time to dye and rig my baits meticously which I definately belive helps improve my hook up ratio.

Where can I get some of the Pink Mono? I suppose I could soak my clean in red dye...Thanks

Anonymous · 09-18-2005, 12:15 PM

[quote="Texas Popper"]

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwordSlasher

Where can I get some of the Pink Mono? I suppose I could soak my clean in red dye...Thanks

TP, you buy it at any place they sell the LP 300# pink leader material. Maybe Bobby Boyle, or Tommy Green sells it. Somebody gave me a few 100yd coils of it.

Duke · 09-19-2005, 03:26 PM

What is the model number on these 11/0 offset Mustad's??

Hydratherapy · 09-19-2005, 10:01 PM

The Mustad models I am using are the 7699D, which is a short shank offset or a 7698D which a heavier 2-x strong short-shank non-offset version which I offset myself. Both are welded eye, forged and plated.

09-16-2005, 10:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hydratherapy Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Port St. Lucie Boat: Cape Horn 36 Best Catch: 250 lb Swordfish; 90 lb black grpr Occupation: Surgeon Posts: 67	HOOK SIZE/MONO SIZE Anyone feel that 9-0 is too small? It seems I have had better hook sets with 11-0 2x short shank offsets. Also, I have noticed more hits on 200 lb momoi diamond as opposed to 300 or 400 lb mono, anyone else notice this?

09-17-2005, 02:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mike Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Boat: Coming Soon! Best Catch: 250lb Swordfish Posts: 1,322	I've fallen for 11/0 offsets by mustad. I have missed yet since fishing them. They have a wide gap which I think helps kind of like a gaff. I fish the lp 9/0 offsets also, work good for me too, but I prefer the 11/0 now on every rig. __________________ Fishing Reports

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09-17-2005, 01:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Texas Popper Grunt Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 28	Lighter tackle always invites more strikes. It's usually quite a tradeoff and your decision only. a strong 9/0 will be fine Good Luck

09-17-2005, 02:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shark Tagger Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Isles Best Catch: 475lb Mako Occupation: Engineering Posts: 916	I've been using the lp 9/0's also. I like them. They are easy to sharpen and have a good offset. I think the barb may be a bit too big? But I fish alot of drag and plant it no probems. ST

09-17-2005, 10:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Anonymous Grunt Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 0	I use 11/0 & 12/0 Mustad stainless hooks that I offset. But since they are expesive and I have lost a few, I also use the LP 9/0 and the Mustad stainless 8/0 that I offset. I have caught fish on all of them. Last year we got a fish over 200 pounds on an 8/0. I only use 300 pound pink mono leader material. I also take the time to dye and rig my baits meticously which I definately belive helps improve my hook up ratio.

09-18-2005, 07:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
PriorityOne Grunt Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boynton Beach Occupation: Sales Posts: 3	I've tried several different hook types - but I have been using the LP 9/0's with pretty good success lately. I like the big barb- I think it helps from pulling hooks so much. I have used some 200#lb. leader, but haven't noticed much difference from the 300#lb. black leader I normally use.

09-18-2005, 11:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
FinalPoint Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Pt., FL Boat: Contender 36 Fisharound Best Catch: 1183 lb. Swordfish Occupation: School Posts: 883	I have to agree with SwordSlasher and Mike that ever since I have used the 11/0 offset Mustad I have loved it. I still use the 9/0 LP and can't complain about it at all, but when you hook a fish on a squid with that 11/0 offset, you know it is hooked.

09-19-2005, 03:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Duke Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 271	What is the model number on these 11/0 offset Mustad's??

09-19-2005, 10:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hydratherapy Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Port St. Lucie Boat: Cape Horn 36 Best Catch: 250 lb Swordfish; 90 lb black grpr Occupation: Surgeon Posts: 67	The Mustad models I am using are the 7699D, which is a short shank offset or a 7698D which a heavier 2-x strong short-shank non-offset version which I offset myself. Both are welded eye, forged and plated.

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