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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Zeck Lim on September 27, 2008, 10:57:21 PM

Title: Hook Size for CraftBait GT2 and GT3?
Post by: Zeck Lim on September 27, 2008, 10:57:21 PM

Does anyone know the ideal hook size for the CraftBaits? I could not resists, and bought the 150gm GT-2 as well as both the 150gm and 170gm GT-3.

I will be using the Owner ST76 (with Varivas 300/400lb split rings) , but am not sure if I should use 4/0 or 5/0. Testing at the freshwater reservoir did not tell me much.

Also, has anyone worked successfully with just a single belly hook with a spinner blade at the tail?

Thanks! zeck

Title: Re: Hook Size for CraftBait GT2 and GT3?
Post by: Neil Griffiths on September 29, 2008, 03:01:21 PM

G'day Zeck

A pair of 5/0's on the 170g and 4/0's on the 150g should work out fine.
A common rig is 7/0 Gama Recorders front and 6/0 rear for the 170g model.
The owners are probably much the same weight as these.

Neil   

Title: Re: Hook Size for CraftBait GT2 and GT3?
Post by: Zeck Lim on September 29, 2008, 10:15:00 PM

Gracias Neil!