Catch and Release methods

[niko]

go with single hooks as opposed to trebles. i'm a little surprised plugmakers haven't gone to single or even a double hooks, with the push for conservation. do single hooks not work on pluggage? I seem to catch alot of bluefish on single hook plugs

[Linesider82]

Originally Posted by niko

go with single hooks as opposed to trebles. i'm a little surprised plugmakers haven't gone to single or even a double hooks, with the push for conservation. do single hooks not work on pluggage? I seem to catch alot of bluefish on single hook plugs

I asked Steve Musso this question, VMC has not released their single hook in the US yet. He released some show specials this year with the single hook offering but said they were special order. I believe owner has some available but they look like they will rust quickly.

If there ever was a time for permasteel singles it's now.
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[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by niko

go with single hooks as opposed to trebles. i'm a little surprised plugmakers haven't gone to single or even a double hooks, with the push for conservation. do single hooks not work on pluggage? I seem to catch alot of bluefish on single hook plugs

I crush barbs

single hooks do work
most times though the bass hit the front of the plug

[piemma]

Originally Posted by niko

go with single hooks as opposed to trebles. i'm a little surprised plugmakers haven't gone to single or even a double hooks, with the push for conservation. do single hooks not work on pluggage? I seem to catch alot of bluefish on single hook plugs

Actually, I have been seeing ads lately for a line of plug hooks made by Owner. These are single hooks. They are expensive!! I bought a package of 5/0 single replacement hooks, Owner part # 4102-159.
$9.00 for 4 hooks.