Preferred hook for live lining pogies

[Piscator]

Did really well this weekend (for me anyway), 13 Blue Fish and 5 Bass (all keepers released and biggest was 41"). I did loose 2 bigger fish (and a bunch of smaller fish) the 2 big fish stayed down deep and wouldn't budge and I ended up loosing them after a good 5-6 min fight on 60 lb test. It made me think I might be using the wrong size hook and placement of the hook on the pogie could be wrong (through dorsal). Not complaining but I did loose the 2 biggest fish of the day and I can stop thinking about it. What is your favorite hook to use when live lining pogies?

[flyvice11787]

Sorry to hear about the dropped fish. If your hooks were not pulling or straightening, it's not the hooks .

[Piscator]

I was afraid it was me I also think I might have had the drag too tight and that might have been part of it.

[blue oyster]

could it be the knots ?

[Piscator]

Oh no, sorry, Lost the fish but not the hook. Had the bigger fish on for a while and then bang, dropped him, reeled up and had all my gear, just no fish. Line didn't break or anything.

[flyvice11787]

Sounds like you may have the drag set too tight, and just ripping the hook out of the fishes' mouths . If you're not near any obstructions, let 'em run a little to wear themselves out.

[Piscator]

Thanks!!!! You think I would have learned that this spring.......