Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques
BKK GT Rex trebles
Leo Sorbello:
Hi Brandon, Can I please ask, what size ST-66 trebles would better suit the Bluefish 95g and 120g & Gamma 90g, 105g ?.
Brandon Khoo:
Leo, I am at home in Brisbane and don't have any of the smaller lures on me. I know that I use 4/0s on the 120s. If I remember correctly, I go to 3/0s on the 105 and either 3/0 or 2/0 on the 90. The problem with the ST66 is that they straighten just a bit too easily. I would suggest you consider ST76s one size smaller.
Leo Sorbello:
OK beauty...thanks Brandon...for the suggested use of the ST-76's :) and the smaller sizes.
Take care
Leo
Brandon Khoo:
I am generally not a big fan of the ST-76 although I have used it quite a bit in the past out of necessity. Your selection of hooks comes down to compromises just like with rods. If you go for a really robust treble like a ST-76 or a Gamakatsu Recorder, getting that damn hook to stick isn't easy. A thin gauge hook like a ST-66 or a Fisherman just slides in and there is a very noticeable increase is successful hook-ups but of course, they open more easily. I know some anglers will argue that a ferocious hook set ALA Okubo will drive a heavy hook in. Actually, if a GT is biting on the lure, their jaws are so strong that I doubt that ferocious hook set achieves anything. I have found over a very long period of time that the gauge of the hook has a noticeable impact on successful hook-ups.
I also have a view that the hooks with turned in point or curved shape inwards have better hook retention that a one that is straight to the point like the Owners but if the turn in is excessive like with the Recorders, this has an impact in terms of the number of successful hook-ups.
It is a compromise!
Chris Dennis:
It looks like the BKK trebles tick a few boxes and provide that compromise. I still use ST76's in situations where a heavier hook is required but i had largely stopped using ST66's.
When would you use the ST66 (presumably 5/0 ?) Brandon ?
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