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Mike P · 12-01-2003, 10:27 PM

The eyes on open eyed Mustad stainless Siwash hooks have become very brittle. If I wanted a stainless hook I'd use a closed eye style and attach it via a split ring

I just go with a tinned VMC. 5/0 or 6/0 for most plugs.

12-01-2003, 10:27 PM	#2
Mike P Jiggin' Leper Lawyer iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E Posts: 8,158	The eyes on open eyed Mustad stainless Siwash hooks have become very brittle. If I wanted a stainless hook I'd use a closed eye style and attach it via a split ring I just go with a tinned VMC. 5/0 or 6/0 for most plugs.