Single hooks for Onda's

[FISH ASSASSIN]

Hi guys.

Just got a few Onda's in different sizes and colours for the shad season. The trebles on the Onda's are good and have never let me down before. But after reading many threads I have decided to replace them with singles. My question is this- what would be the best hooks to use and concidering that I will be fishing for shad, what size? I was thinking along the lines of 2/0 stainless steel. Suggestions?

Thanks

 

[remlin]

Dude, why don't you go for the Mustads big guns.They quality hooks and last you longer than the stainless steel ones and also, if you hook up with a lekka fish other than a shad you know you protected.Little bit expensive but worth the money.

 

[ignoblis]

My choice would be Gamaktzu Soi Ring Eye in 4/O or 5/O. They are off set hooks so I straighten them up with Pliers so they don't effect the action. Another thing is you will have to use a split ring otherwise your single will sit to the side ( not good). The other option is to bend open the eye of the hook and then bend it straight back on to the onde onde.

 

[FISH ASSASSIN]

Thanks guys.

@remlin. Isn't the Big Gun to "heavy"? Will this affect the action of the Onda? On the other hand you do have a valid point, I would hate to loose a bus through a bent hook.

@ignoblis. I have already got split rings- but thanks for the reminder. Would bending the hook not create a weak point? Gamaktzu hooks are very good, but I have not seen the Soi Ring Eye yet. Being from KZN yourself, where would I be able to get them?

 

 

[ignoblis]

Basil Manning for Soi Ring Eye - Barry Wareham swears by them.

I must say the Mustad hooks bend OK but I would use the split ring with the Gamakatzus.

remember the hook must also face upwards to avoid get snagged in the rocks

ignoblis

 

[FISH ASSASSIN]

Thanks Ignoblis. Bought all my Assassins from Barry. Will give him a ring.

 

[aquadementia]

I use silver kendalls. Strong enough for light tackle but soft enough to bend open so as not to necessitate the use of split rings