Treble hook?

Anyone here’d prefer to fish with lure instead of single Hook jig?
Yesterday was another good day out with a few of lure types. I caught more than a few and it got to the point of being annoying to remove those treble hooks. It takes quite a lot more time and requires pliers almost every fish. I wear prescription and I need to remove my glasses to remove those hooks. Another thing is when you find where the hang out with single hook I can remove hook fast and cast for the next and catch more almost every cast, but treble hook by the time I’m done with the first or second fish the school already move to new spot.
I plan to switch all of those treble to single hooks once I find the right size. It is fun fishing with those lure and quite often time the bite feel a lot more aggressive it just not a good way to fish for number. I plan to shop for more lures but I might have to put a stop on it until I can figure it out how to handle those hooks.

While watching fishing shows I've wondered how they get all those hooks out?
The process of dealing with those hooks is not often shown.

In order to make crankbaits a little less prone to snagging I used to clip one of the forward facing hooks off the treble hook. The remaining two hooks would ride hooks up and eliminate a lot of the snagging when fished around weeds and structure. I didn't seem to miss any fish. With having made a treble hook into a double hook. I had one less hook to deal with in a fishes mouth

I abhor treble hooks. Not only do they harm fish targeted for release, but they can be downright dangerous to our well being as well. After years of experimentation with various hook alterations and replacements, I found this to be the best solution - for me:

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This is using the VMC Inline single hook, designed to be a replacement for trebles. Works extremely well on crappie cranks and I've employed it now on blade baits for bass and lake trout, as well as spoons. You might do well to consider this alteration. JMO! :)

Nice input Crestliner, I like it when someone has already done the homework.


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I do what Crestliner08 does, on all my baits. I use a circle hook/ hooks when trolling! No problems.

No trebles for me. Trebles are from the debbil.

Thanks guy, I’m not sure if VMC make one that small for mini crank bait. I have replaced most of my bass top water lures with in-line single hook. For crappies most of mine are either slow sink or suspended, thus changing hook size might make the lures not run true. Like one of this I have to add add some weight to make it sink. And I feel like hook up ratio decreased quite a bit with single hook.

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Originally Posted by Crestliner08

I abhor treble hooks. Not only do they harm fish targeted for release, but they can be downright dangerous to our well being as well. After years of experimentation with various hook alterations and replacements, I found this to be the best solution - for me:

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This is using the VMC Inline single hook, designed to be a replacement for trebles. Works extremely well on crappie cranks and I've employed it now on blade baits for bass and lake trout, as well as spoons. You might do well to consider this alteration. JMO! :)

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Thanks, I think I only have 1/0 and 3/0 VMC in-line single hook. What size is your lure and what size hook? How is the hook up ratio with that lure with no front hook? Most of the strike I got were from below so front hook is the one that fish take first.

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Originally Posted by Just_Bass

I’m not sure if VMC make one that small for mini crank bait.

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These go down to #6.

4945 VMC 7237BN Single In-Line Crankbait Hook (10pk)

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Originally Posted by Just_Bass

Thanks, I think I only have 1/0 and 3/0 VMC in-line single hook. What size is your lure and what size hook? How is the hook up ratio with that lure with no front hook? Most of the strike I got were from below so front hook is the one that fish take first.

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What you see here, and what has been most productive for me, is the Arkie #350 in #87 color. The hook is the VMC 1/0 Inline single hook. I also leave the split ring on the front hook hanger for the "clicking" sound it makes. Not sure it is a plus or not, but it hasn't hurt my catch rate. Hook up ratio is as good as with any single hook jig I've ever used. The hook is not at all too big.

I go a step further and crimp down the barb. Barbs, in my opinion, are not needed unless you are catching for the pot. I'm strictly a CRP fisherman, so I like being able to release a fish unharmed. This modification has certainly increased my enjoyment out on the water. :)

Chris at https://www.finesse-fishing.com/repl...ess-hooks.html has some great single hooks and split rings if you need those too.

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Originally Posted by Just_Bass

Thanks guy, I’m not sure if VMC make one that small for mini crank bait.

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How small do you need?

I've got Owner single replacement hooks down to size 10 for crankbaits and can get size 12. I have size 12 for mini-spoons.

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Originally Posted by Chris Stewart

How small do you need?

I've got Owner single replacement hooks down to size 10 for crankbaits and can get size 12. I have size 12 for mini-spoons.

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Thanks I already look up Owner single replacement hook along with equivalent chart. Most of my lure use size 10 treble hook which owner recommended size 6 hook, but I’m going to order size 2, 4 and 6 and play with it.

Great information. I have wanted to make this switch.
thanks,
Bob

I have a ton of the Rebel lures I would like to convert to single hook. Would anyone know the hook size of the Rebel lures, such as the Cricket, Crawfish, etc? It sure would be nice to get rid of those trebles.
Bob

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Originally Posted by BobC

It sure would be nice to get rid of those trebles.

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A quick and easy fix is to cut off two of the three barbs with wire cutters. I've done that with all of my spinners (Mepps, Blue Fox, etc.) They still catch fish.

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Originally Posted by deathb4disco

A quick and easy fix is to cut off two of the three barbs with wire cutters. I've done that with all of my spinners (Mepps, Blue Fox, etc.) They still catch fish.

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i can see a few problems regarding cut off regular treble hooks. First of all most treble hook on mini crank bait is small (size 10) removing two barbs and the hook would get even smaller, the hook up ratio might decrease dramatically (recommended single hook replacement usually longer and wider gap). Secondly if the lures are those suspended or slow sink type (most of mine) removing 2 out of three barbs, means removing weight which might impact on running depth.

Im still researching since most US market replacement hook are made from thicker wire unlike JDM hook. I like light wire hook so I can get bigger hook without changing much weight of the lures. I also plan to replace my floating lures with heavier hook to make it sink or suspended in hope to get deeper running depth but without interfering action of the lure.

I think too much lol.

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Originally Posted by Just_Bass

i can see a few problems regarding cut off regular treble hooks. First of all most treble hook on mini crank bait is small (size 10) removing two barbs and the hook would get even smaller, the hook up ratio might decrease dramatically (recommended single hook replacement usually longer and wider gap). Secondly if the lures are those suspended or slow sink type (most of mine) removing 2 out of three barbs, means removing weight which might impact on running depth.

Im still researching since most US market replacement hook are made from thicker wire unlike JDM hook. I like light wire hook so I can get bigger hook without changing much weight of the lures. I also plan to replace my floating lures with heavier hook to make it sink or suspended in hope to get deeper running depth but without interfering action of the lure.

I think too much lol.

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Someone used to make a little stick on cut to size weighted tape to adjust suspending lures. That would allow one to add back any weight lost to replacing hooks

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

Someone used to make a little stick on cut to size weighted tape to adjust suspending lures. That would allow one to add back any weight lost to replacing hooks

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(and yeah, I probably have some hidden away in one of my seldom used tackle boxes !! :Rofl )

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Thanks guys

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Originally Posted by Just_Bass

First of all most treble hook on mini crank bait is small (size 10) removing two barbs and the hook would get even smaller, the hook up ratio might decrease dramatically (recommended single hook replacement usually longer and wider gap).

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As I said, it's a quick and easy fix. I like quick and easy because I'm lazy. :)

I have not noticed any hooking problems by cutting off barbs. Also, I don't think hook size alone hurts hook ups. I caught my biggest brown trout (a 4-pounder) on a #20 hook. YMMV.

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Originally Posted by Just_Bass

Secondly if the lures are those suspended or slow sink type (most of mine) removing 2 out of three barbs, means removing weight which might impact on running depth.

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I don't doubt that but, as mentioned above, there are ways around that, too. ;)

The weight loss of two barbs on a small lure is negligible.

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Originally Posted by slowhand

The weight loss of two barbs on a small lure is negligible.

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To fine tune a jerkbait just a different size split ring can make a significant impact between slow float, slow sink and true suspended of such jerkbait, just water temp alone can create impact already. This might not matter much to diving type lure though. What can I say I’m a bass fisherman and all of them are crazy lol.

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Originally Posted by Just_Bass

To fine tune a jerkbait just a different size split ring can make a significant impact between slow float, slow sink and true suspended of such jerkbait, just water temp alone can create impact already. This might not matter much to diving type lure though. What can I say I’m a bass fisherman and all of them are crazy lol.

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What type of jerk bait are you using to catch crappie?

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Originally Posted by slowhand

What type of jerk bait are you using to catch crappie?

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Something like this and Luckycraft pointer 48SP.

I always say if one hook is good , three should be better ... right ?
Seriously tho I prefer single hooks for crappie and bass most of the time.
Inshore Reds and speckled trout get a treble under a popping cork if I’m forced to use live bait


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