Actually two questions. First, do the sickle hooks seem to have a smaller barb that standard 214el? The reason I ask is it seems like the minnow comes off very easy. Second, what hook fits a 1-1/2 tube bait properly? The #4 looks good until its fished and it slids down and sits on the bend of the hook. I like the wide gap, but the the bait just doesn't look natural. Thanks for any tips.
Herb