Lately I've been using a size 6 of the Mr Crappie turning hooks when using a slipcork. I still have some swallowed but not sure if it is better or worse than larger hook. I'm going to try them this winter when I switch to spider rigging to see how they work vs the bigger hooks. I switched to smaller ones as my mnnows weren't doing as well in the hot water so I guessed it may allow them to swim better. It did seem to increase the number of bites. Historically I've used a # 2 hook.