I could go on about what I have found that supports what you say. I will cut it short to say I agree with the weight and slower fall it have to say that a large hook isn't needed. I landed many on a 1/64 on a #8 sickle and lost very few in an open water situation. My point is to keep trying what you know to. E right tip you find your answer. Ask Slab, he saw this first hand.