Home
Gallery
Search
Register
Log inCarp Catch Log iPHONE
Latest topics
IPHONE CARP LAKES APP
Field testers wanted here!
Statistics
We have 1026 registered usersThe newest registered user is ArnoldoC
Our users have posted a total of 3349 messages in 691 subjects
Hooks, What are you using?
+6
Big Ron
nickb
Wrongenuk
Admin
Rich
Jim
10 posters
CARP FORUM :: Tackle
Page 1 of 1
Hooks, What are you using?
Jim Tue May 19, 2009 1:49 pm
Hey people,
I've used all sorts of hook patterns, types, makes and so forth, over the years, but I've sort of lost my way a bit. What do you guys suggest is the best hook (make, pattern, etc.) around at the moment? I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions, on this topic - even from wrongenuk!!!
I've used all sorts of hook patterns, types, makes and so forth, over the years, but I've sort of lost my way a bit. What do you guys suggest is the best hook (make, pattern, etc.) around at the moment? I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions, on this topic - even from wrongenuk!!!
Jim- Gillie
- Number of posts : 52
Points : 73
Reputation : 6
Registration date : 2009-05-03
Age : 70
Location : Braintree Essex
Re: Hooks, What are you using?
Rich Tue May 19, 2009 3:15 pm
Korda Curves or Korda Long Shank X
I was a big Gardner Mugga user until the Korda Curve came out.
The Korda is teflon coated so it doesn't reflect light and is ALOT sharper.
I think the curved hook has faster and better hooking potential. If not I use the long shanks
I was a big Gardner Mugga user until the Korda Curve came out.
The Korda is teflon coated so it doesn't reflect light and is ALOT sharper.
I think the curved hook has faster and better hooking potential. If not I use the long shanks
Rich- Noddie
- Number of posts : 161
Points : 176
Reputation : 11
Registration date : 2009-04-04
Age : 49
Location : Somewhere close! -
Re: Hooks, What are you using?
Admin Tue May 19, 2009 3:25 pm
Jim wrote:Hey people,
I've used all sorts of hook patterns, types, makes and so forth, over the years, but I've sort of lost my way a bit. What do you guys suggest is the best hook (make, pattern, etc.) around at the moment? I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions, on this topic - even from wrongenuk!!!
Wrongenuk has a view on everything !
He would have commented anyway Jim so dont encourage him ! Anyway for me I love CarpRus hooks. Sharpest hooks Ive ever used. Nice dark black colour. I use the Nailer shortshank pattern which has great hooking capabilities and Ive never lost a fish since switching to them.
Anyway I look forward to wrongenuks response ripping my hooks apart !
Admin- Admin
- Number of posts : 488
Points : 1135
Reputation : 3
Registration date : 2009-01-20
Age : 51
Location : Herts -
You can lead a horse to water but you cant make it shave lol
Wrongenuk Wed May 20, 2009 8:57 pm
Admin wrote:Jim wrote:Hey people,
I've used all sorts of hook patterns, types, makes and so forth, over the years, but I've sort of lost my way a bit. What do you guys suggest is the best hook (make, pattern, etc.) around at the moment? I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions, on this topic - even from wrongenuk!!!
Wrongenuk has a view on everything !
Anyway for me I love CarpRus hooks. Sharpest hooks Ive ever used. Nice dark black colour. I use the Nailer shortshank pattern which has great hooking capabilities and Ive never lost a fish since switching to them.
Anyway I look forward to wrongenuks response ripping my hooks apart !
Thanks Jim im Honored that you ask Little ole me for an opinion lol....
My answer to your question is in 2 parts......First ive found an inch & 3/4 size 4 nail bent with a set of pliers always does the trick for me...or a MASSIVE left hook from know where normaly sorts them out good and proper lmao....
But on a serious note Mr Admin....there is nothing wrong with the good old nailer hook 100% quality in my opinion i also use the longshank nailers..and the same as Mr Rich on the other hooks from Korda
Wrongenuk- Crafty Carper
- Number of posts : 439
Points : 493
Reputation : -1
Registration date : 2009-02-04
Age : 54
Location : SOLD UP AND MOVED AWAY -
nickb- Crafty Carper
- Number of posts : 292
Points : 628
Reputation : 50
Registration date : 2009-01-22
Age : 53
Location : Tucked away from YOU!!!
Re: Hooks, What are you using?
Big Ron Thu May 21, 2009 12:29 pm
Hi Jim ....I think a lot depends where you are fishing and what you are fishing for ( size of Carp ) .
As I fish abroad a lot and the fish out there have much bigger mouths ...I tend to use a much bigger hook's than the size 10s I used to use over here years ago.
I also look at the thickness of the wire the hook is made up from, as when fishing the big inland seas or wild rivers abroad, I dont want one that will straighten or break.
As I fish abroad a lot and the fish out there have much bigger mouths ...I tend to use a much bigger hook's than the size 10s I used to use over here years ago.
I also look at the thickness of the wire the hook is made up from, as when fishing the big inland seas or wild rivers abroad, I dont want one that will straighten or break.
Big Ron- Crafty Carper
- Number of posts : 264
Points : 524
Reputation : 29
Registration date : 2009-04-22 -
Re: Hooks, What are you using?
Jim Fri May 22, 2009 5:01 pm
Thanks very much, everyone. I shall go for the bent nail, I think! But seriously, I shall take a look at your suggestions, and see what I like the look of!
But seriously, I shall take a look at your suggestions, and see what I like the look of!
Jim- Gillie
- Number of posts : 52
Points : 73
Reputation : 6
Registration date : 2009-05-03
Age : 70
Location : Braintree Essex
Re: Hooks, What are you using?
opus Fri May 22, 2009 8:31 pm
OWNER
all the way for me!...
C-1 strong as hell and check out the barb close up!... this hook I use a lot with all material and mono
C-3 for pop-ups
C-8 for open water and blow back rigs or 360 for short range work as it is a fine wire hook.
I have never found a faulty hook in a packet yet!...
all the way for me!...
C-1 strong as hell and check out the barb close up!... this hook I use a lot with all material and mono
C-3 for pop-ups
C-8 for open water and blow back rigs or 360 for short range work as it is a fine wire hook.
I have never found a faulty hook in a packet yet!...
opus- Sponsor/Advertiser
- Number of posts : 42
Points : 56
Reputation : 2
Registration date : 2009-04-28
Age : 56
Location : KENT -
hooks
Andy Dommett Fri May 29, 2009 11:05 pm
Light refraction through water glistening off a hook point in 4' of murky water and if your worried a black marker pen !!!!!!! Super specs or muggas cover most angling situations don,t over complicate what does'nt need to be. R u out to catch a fish or 3 or your self!!!!!!! think about it.
Andy Dommett- Argos Zebco Fan
- Number of posts : 4
Points : 6
Reputation : 1
Registration date : 2009-05-23
Location : IN A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY.
Re: Hooks, What are you using?
Munchy Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:26 pm
fox armas for me,
nice and sharp for a long time.
nice and sharp for a long time.
Munchy- Pasty Basher
- Number of posts : 36
Points : 259
Reputation : 9
Registration date : 2009-05-03
Re: Hooks, What are you using?
lloydy Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:56 pm
Hi Jim,
Personally you cant beat the Fox Arma Point Hooks. They are teflon caoted and very sharp and come in a variety of shapes.
My favorite is the size 8 ssc fished using a blow back rig. nails them every time. give it a try.
They are about £4 a pack 10 hooks so they are not cheap but in this world you do pay for what you get!
Tight Lines
Lloydy
Personally you cant beat the Fox Arma Point Hooks. They are teflon caoted and very sharp and come in a variety of shapes.
My favorite is the size 8 ssc fished using a blow back rig. nails them every time. give it a try.
They are about £4 a pack 10 hooks so they are not cheap but in this world you do pay for what you get!
Tight Lines
Lloydy
lloydy- Pasty Basher
- Number of posts : 10
Points : 16
Reputation : 2
Registration date : 2009-05-14
Age : 43
Location : Weymouth -
CARP FORUM :: Tackle
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
» Somerset - Uk Carp Lake for Sale
» Street art forum
» Carp Quarry Lake for sale
» Cavagnac lake
» NorthEast Leads - Our Prices
» NorthEast Leads - Homemade Leads
» 3iles peche
» FREE POSTAGE ON ORDER £30 AND OVER