Revolutionary in the world of fishing, the Lazer Trokar EWG Worm Hooks deliver maximum penetration for a significantly better catch ratio and also feature an offset shank and extra wide gap perfect for rigging a variety of worms and soft plastics. But it also requires a stronger hook set than lighter wire hooks. The rules just changed. Forged. Molds may have to be modified slightly to accept these hooks. EWG Hooks. I can use them on my heaviest flipping rigs all the way down the the lightest mojo rig. But with the Tokyo Rig Heavy Duty Flipping Hook, I can put a 3 3/4-inch swimbait on a 3/0 or 4/0 hook with a 3/4 or 1-ounce weight under it and keep it pegged and swimming right on the bottom where a lot of bass lay when the water gets really cold. If you continue having problems after that then you may have to put your “Man Pants” on and set the hook harder. If you are using a straight shank flipping hook, use a snell knot to attach your hook to the line. Without that, the small gap will allow your snell to slip into the eyelet and ruin the knot, or just plain cut your line. Forget everything you know about hooks. Using only the best possible materials and Mustad technology lets you fish with confidence. (2 of 6) Can adjust weight easily. They have the largest gap between the point and the line tie between anything, and I feel that the hook up ratio is a lot better. usually hooked in roof of mouth. We’ve used the first definition in this article. Lazer Trokar Magnum Swimbait Hook. During High pressure days or lots of fishing pressure, sometimes the fish just do not eat the bait real well. Lazer Trokar Light Wire Finesse Worm Hook. $3.95 - $9.89 Sale. It comes in several different sizes, with heavy or thin wire. Add To Cart. Re: Favorite EWG Flipping Hook. ^^^^, I saw that too and it made a lot of sense, for me I’ve always hooked up better with off set round bends. The SHAPE or style of the hook (EWG or straight) has more to do with the kinds of plastics being fished and hook-ups. 5/0 EWG 5pk Flippin hooks $ 4.99. Lay a piece of paper on a table and then put the tip and the eye on the paper and slide it along and you’ll understand what I’m talking about. Recognizing those times is the fun part. Maybe I'm not remembering what Zona said right. Lazer Trokar Helix Drop Shot Hook. $2.99 + Kaiju Inline Single Hook. And when you do stick a fish its in the good part of the jaw/cheek compared to a lip. Stumbled across this the other day while watching videos from the most recent BASS open and it addresses this question. Be the first to rate this post. Gamakatsu’s Superline Offset Shank EWG is perfect when you require a quicker decent rate without increasing size or adding weight. You want a hook that allows the plastic to fully clear the barb of the hook when a fish is on. regular offset shank for me. However, I’m starting to look into the flipping hooks. If you're catching them close to the boat, you use a heavy wire hook. 94 in stock. Starting at $ 13.26. The 60 degree offset also helps with rigging bigger plastics. Superline. Post by Polkfish1 » Thu Oct 17, 2019 1:35 am poisonokie wrote: ↑ Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:02 am. Light wire fishing hooks are best for finesse fishing with thin line. Barb. Titanium Weedguard. I use EWG for flukes, but do worm hooks have a better hook up percentage? 4/0 EWG 5pk Flippin hooks quantity. No votes so far! The Tournament Tube hook really blends an EWG or Kahle bend with a flipping hook. How I Use It: This hook is great for fishing around any shallow cover such as grass or wood. Thread: Straight shant vs EWG hooks for flipping. The offset worm hook is a great all around hook. I pretty much use a 4 off set for everything except flukes and Carolina rig 3/2 off set. However, I’m starting to look into the flipping hooks. Finesse Series. So if you are having trouble getting a good hookset consider the type of hook you are using. 5 hooks per pack, In three sizes 3/0, 4/0 and 5/0. Show Printable Version; Email this Page… Subscribe to this Thread… Phoenix Jim. Weather you flipping, pitching, punching and need a strong hook, we have you covered. Weather you flipping, pitching, punching and need a strong hook, we have you covered. There are several problems that can be avoided if you choose the correct hook. Whether it is matted vegetation, close quarters or flipping bushes, when it comes to short casts and fishing cover, a straight-shank hook will be the hook you want tied on your line. The EWG has been a very popular hook for many years. Lazer TroKar TK130 EWG Flippin' Hook ---The Lazer TroKar TK130 EWG Flippin' Hook is perfectly engineered for flipping and pitching presentations. Buy. When you set the hook on a bass there are several things that need to happen in order to achieve a positive hookset. If you're catching fish a long way from the boat, go with a lighter wire hook." Lazer Trokar Frog Hook 3pk . Our EWG hooks are super strong and can handle those big fish in that thick heavey cover, grass, Mats, pads, wood, what ever you can throw at it. I use a straight shank on anything I can get away with. There is no bend or anything to get in the way of a positive hookset. Before we discuss these types of hooks let’s talk about the hookset. Open Eye. Featuring TroKar's Surgically Sharpened Technology, it has an ultra-sharp, three-sided point using a high-speed automated grinder which is also used in manufacturing high-precision surgical needles. If you went with a standard EWG hook, then your favorite fishing knot will get the job done. POINT STYLE: Straight SHANK LENGTH: Standard. Polkfish1 Elite Angler Posts: 613 Joined: Sat Dec 24, 2016 1:58 am. Tournament Legal. We are sorry that this post was not useful for you! What do you all prefer for a basic light Texas rig with the Pit Boss? Magic Eye. Gamakatsu 291 flipping jig hooks are designed for use in flipping jig molds. Add To Cart. Eye. Flipping, punching and pitching: A straight-shank hook should be your go-to hook when it comes to working a Texas rig through cover. The shank is clearly curved, providing more room for baits to move out of the way of the point on the hook set. Black nickel finish. Hooks also come in a variety of finishes. Standard wire works best for heavy-duty situations such as pitching and flipping into thick cover. ---TroKar's Surgically Sharpened Technology for sharpened three-sided hook points. Each hook is also equipped with a solid, welded line-eye - ideal for tying Snell knots with braided lines. For anything bulky you want a EWG. $6.99 + Dressed Treble Hook. EWGs are hooks with an offset eye that have an “extra-wide gap” between the shank and the hook point. The B.A.R.B. 99. The most popular hook is an EWG Worm Hook, and the most common sizes range in 2/0-4/0. $3.95 Sale. Straight shant vs EWG hooks for flipping. My experience with the two hook types. Hooks. The Gamakatsu 291 flipping … Jason Sealock Advertisement. Do worm hooks tend to have a better hook up percentage than EWG hooks when fishing regular worms like senkos, brush hogs or power worms tec.? I stick to 3/0-5/0 for d-bombs and keitechs. TroKar hooks feature an entirely new, patented hook sharpening technology that is unrivaled in the fishing industry. I prefer the offset round bend. $3.95 Sale. We ensure this with rigorous testing and quality control – giving you the best possible experience on the water. $2.96 Sale. EWG hooks have a wider, more aggressive bend than your standard round bend offset hooks, making them an ideal choice for bulkier soft plastic baits. The straight shank hook slides through cover the best. When you set the hook the chances of penetration are not very good. $4.99. Gamakastu brand on everything. Barb on Shank. Weather you flipping, pitching, punching and need a strong hook, we have you covered. "If you do, you're doing the wrong thing. 99 in stock. Fish with a Superline EWG … TroKar's Surgically Sharpened hooks require half the pressure of other hooks to penetrate. Good luck and have fun. Step 5 – Rig your soft plastic bait of choice. Circle Hook. system holds the tube extremely well. Lazer Trokar HD Worm Hook. Quickshop . The tip of the hook is not in line with the eye so there is a better chance that it will grab skin on the way out of the fish’s mouth. The strength allows you to set the hook and drag that fish out of cover. I’m not sponsored by Mustad but I love the Grip Pin hook. To run a test hook a plastic on a hook and simulate a bite with your hand and see how much of the hook point is exposed. Welded Eye. It's not exactly EWG, but the Owner Twistlock Flipping hook is my personal favorite. With the advantage of the round bend for a bigger and better bite area. It’s great for thick plastics because there is a lot of room in the gap to allow the soft plastic to get out of the way. Last edited by cephusjoe; 02/06/20 03:44 PM. 5 hooks per pack, In three sizes 3/0, 4/0 and 5/0. Top. A EWG willl expose more on a bulkier bait every time. Add To Cart. Jump to page: Results 21 to 40 of 49 Thread Tools. Material. The hook needs to come through the soft plastic, the soft plastic needs to get out of the way, and the hook needs to penetrate the tough skin inside the bass’ mouth. Our standard flipping, and pitching jig hook. I started bending hooks pretty bad on fish over 3 pounds. Gamakatsu’s Superline Offset Shank EWG Work Hook is a high carbon heavy-wire hook designed to fish braided line in heavy cover. It’s great for thick plastics because there is a lot of room in the gap to allow the soft plastic to get out of the way. $3.49 - $8.57 Sale. Proven in tests to penetrate with half the pressure required for other leading hooks, the Lazer Trokar EWG Worm Hooks benefit from Trokar's Surgically Sharpened Technology (SST). That means a more solid hook-up and less chance of coming unglued. Three of the most popular types of worm hooks are the EWG, the offset, and the straight shank. 5 hooks per pack, In three sizes 3/0, 4/0 and 5/0. Think I saw zona once talking about this and it's where I got it from. Available in multiple sizes, the Gamakatsu Heavy Cover Flipping Hooks are the answer to landing more fish in heavy cover. 5/0 EWG 5pk Flippin hooks quantity. The Lazer Trokar EWG Worm Hooks feature Trokar's unique surgically sharpened three-sided hook points - making them twice as sharp as any other hook on the market. The problem is that the tip of the hook is directly in line with the eye of the hook. In fact, the tubes on this hook held up through dozens of fish. Gamakastu brand on everything. 4/0 EWG 5pk Flippin hooks $ 4.99. This patent-pending process precisely grinds the … The shank is clearly curved, providing more room for baits to move out of the way of the point on the hook set. Lazer Trokar Flippin Hook. Companies have started putting large barbs on the hook to prevent this from happening. Not a fan of the ewg on anything except flukes, swim batis. Barbless. HOOK TYPE: Flippin' HOOK POINT: Trokar. 99 in stock. Lazer Trokar Extra Wide Gap 3X Treble Hook 2pk. EWG - Extra Wide Gap. The 60 degree arm acts as a leverage point and helps to drive the hook point in. Choosing the correct hook can be the difference between landing a fish of a lifetime or watching it swim away after a great hookset. HOOK 1: Gamakatsu Straight Shank Heavy Cover Flipping Hook. "You don't ever use a light wire hook when you're flipping," he adds. If the curve is more gradual it is probably an O’Shaughnessy style bend (not to be confused with an O’Shaughnessy hook). Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3, Moritz Chevrolet - 9101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX - Monte Coon (817) 696-2003. $3.95 Sale. EWG Hooks. Duratin. I started bending hooks pretty bad on fish over 3 pounds. Thanks Chance, and that's what I thought which is why I always use EWG with flukes. Page 2 of 3 First 1 2 3 Last. When you set the hook the chances of penetration are not very good. on those baits i use offset round bend vmc. In this scenario, if you try to use a hook that’s too light, one of two things will happen: Either your hook will bend, if the fish will wiggle loose. Off-set Point. Built for serious flipping in the tules, overhead mats or pads. Wire Keeper. ---Finished with a plastic baitkeeper barb to lock soft plastics in place. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message USAF retired Join Date Aug 2007 Location Bellevue Ne Posts 16,824 #21 04-23 … That is when the Offset hook will work better then the EWG. the hook up is better in my opinion. The result is a stouter hook that allows for aggressive hook-sets and intense fights, as well as, just the right amount of flex to resist breaking. Order #: 830154 GAMAKATSU 291 FLIPPING JIG HOOKS. The problem is that the tip of the hook is directly in line with the eye of the hook. The EWG has been a very popular hook for many years. Trusting your hook means everything to us at Mustad. This is the way. Lazer Trokar EWG Worm Hook. Jig hooks have a 60 Degree bend in the eye shank. The extra space between the shank and hook point allow bigger baits to collapse easier, which increases the hook penetration. Our EWG hooks are super strong and can handle those big fish in that thick heavey cover, grass, Mats, pads, wood, what ever you can throw at it. 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