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Old 02-24-2004, 03:05 PM   #14
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Re: Can a hook be too big?

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Originally posted by Saltheart
Been fishing a long time. One thing I find interesting is that as the decades go by , I find myself using bigger and bigger hooks. I was once a firm believer in 4/0 hooks for eels. then I went to 6/0 and now I like 8/0. maybe its cause I can see the hole in the eye better but i think its just responding to success.

Anyway , looking for thopughts and opinions on hooks and where you think you might go too big on a hook.
Maybe you use bigger hooks hopeing to catch a big giant fish?

I use 8/0 hooks pogie chunkin', they work
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