Hook size?

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Salmon King
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Hook size?

Post by Salmon King » Thu May 04, 2017 7:36 pm

He guys....

I suppose this COULD be a loaded question but since I'm a newbie at Kokanee fishing...
I need to go buy some hooks and don't know the best size or style. All I know is they need to be red...
I also need to pick up some beads and snap swivels (does it matter if they are shiny or black?).

A little help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

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JoshH
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Re: Hook size?

Post by JoshH » Fri May 05, 2017 3:30 pm

I like size 4 Gami drop shots. Beads it depends on what its paired with. Typical colors are pinks, purples, oranges, greens. Some cases chrome.

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Re: Hook size?

Post by G-Man » Fri May 05, 2017 6:33 pm

If I'm tying any tandem rig for kokanee or trout, I like to use size 4 Matzuo Sickle octopus style hooks. You can get them in red chrome or black chrome. I'll drop down to size 6 if the fish are running small. Also, spend some money on good swivels. I like to make sure the last swivel to the lure/leader is a ball bearing swivel as those little buggers will really spin and roll when you get them close to the boat.

Salmon King
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Re: Hook size?

Post by Salmon King » Fri May 05, 2017 11:10 pm

Thank you sir...
Appreciate it.

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