I heat ya on the hook size.

I lean toward bigger hooks for the smaller size... Since I don't make my own, I'm sorta locked on what can find.
When I prefer Crappie and I get anything else, it's still fun to reel them in. It's a bonus if I get a gill. Better bonus if it's a Redear!
Quote Originally Posted by Tracker12 View Post
I like fishing 1/64 and 1/80 but still get them with a #8 hook at least if I am fishing crappie. Gills love those small one. I really like just a lightcalf hair in white and pink or white and olive.
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