sickle hooks

[bxn]

i was wondering,do the sickle hooks get better hook ups?the shape of the hook is of course kina curved,looks like it might sink better than say a regular straight type of hook.looks also like it may have a circle hook type of behavior.

[hunter7711]

Only hook I use. Very, very, sharp.

[bxn]

i got the heads i ordered in the mail today,and decided to try the sickles ones this time.i don't have anything against regular hooks,but if these sickles hook up better i may just get them in the future

[jigtwins]

I like them because they seem to have a little wider gap than a standard eagle claw 570. I think they just look cool too!

[jiglip]

I normally use a #4 regular jig hook but with a sickle jig hook I use a #6 because it actually has a slightly wider gap. The only disadvantage to a sickle hook that I have found is that if you straighten out and bend it back a few times it usually breaks. Those sickle hooks are for sure sharper and hook deeper in the mouth. My favorite size is almost impossible to find a #6 sickle jig with a 1/16 head.

[JUNGLEJIMJIGS]

They are sharp and have a wider gap which will mean more hookups for you. I've been using them for almost 6 years now. The shank is a little shorter than aberdeens. I believe they are the best hook you can buy in that price range. There are sharper hooks out there but they'll cost at least ten times more,usually.

[hunter7711]

You know, this is what makes this site so much fun. People have such different ideas on what works for them. Jiglip like a #6 hook in a 1/16 oz jig. 90% of mine are #2 with a few #1 thrown in. I guess if I ever start missing fish I will go smaller.

[skeetbum]

I just got my first bunch of sickles from Pbug, from 1/80 to 1/8, and they're great. Stick your finger in a pack of regular jig, then do the same with sickles. Big difference. Those I used today were hooking deeper in the mouth, regular hooks are frequently in the lips. I'll use em more from now on. But I will use up the regulars I have too.

[Micropterus salmoides]

What would be the norm as far as size hook on an 1/8th oz? I've never payed much attention b/c I've always bought from the store with little selection as to variation in hook size and truthfully never thought about it..... I'm thinking a #2 or #4?

Adam

[PBUG2009]

on a 1/8 id go a size 2 on a 1/16 id go a size 4