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Post by morgan on Jul 23, 2014 13:04:05 GMT -5
What are your favorite hooks for flatheads and channels? Where do you get them from? Just interested in what people use and I'm looking for hooks that I like that I can use regularly. I've been using king kahles lately
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Post by morgan on Jul 23, 2014 13:10:04 GMT -5
Also, I have never felt comfortable using a pvc rod holder on the bank while running circles with the reel engaged. How do you do it without the fish, especially if they are larger, pulling the rods into the water? I've never had the guts to try it
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Post by ducky on Jul 23, 2014 14:08:05 GMT -5
I started using kahles last couple years and have had great hook ups, almost 100%. I started using vmc wide gap kahles in 6/0. These hold a sharp point for a very long time. I still have some from last year that I have yet to have to sharpen. They are not terribly expensive. 2.99 for a 6 pack.
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Post by morgan on Jul 23, 2014 17:46:53 GMT -5
I started using kahles last couple years and have had great hook ups, almost 100%. I started using vmc wide gap kahles in 6/0. These hold a sharp point for a very long time. I still have some from last year that I have yet to have to sharpen. They are not terribly expensive. 2.99 for a 6 pack. 6/0 for channels or are you using them for flatheads? I've been using 7/0 king kahles, seem to be the best size the size for flatheads I catch but I also catch some bigger channels when fishing for shovel heads with them |
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Post by chillydigits on Jul 23, 2014 18:25:01 GMT -5
Daiichii red D85s 5/0 and 7/0, Charlie Brown red 8/0s
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Post by ducky on Jul 23, 2014 19:03:11 GMT -5
6/0 for flathead. I no longer target channel cats. Although I seem to catch a few everytime I flathead fish.
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Post by Smoothkip on Jul 23, 2014 19:28:09 GMT -5
6/0 Bottom Dwellers Circles for Channels and 9/0 Charlie Brown hooks for flatheads. I've caught Flatheads up to 50 pounds from the bank with the reel locked down and using a pvc rod holder. The trick is to back the drag off some. You want it to be tight to load the rod all the way up but not too much you lose your rod.
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Post by morgan on Jul 23, 2014 19:59:55 GMT -5
6/0 Bottom Dwellers Circles for Channels and 9/0 Charlie Brown hooks for flatheads. I've caught Flatheads up to 50 pounds from the bank with the reel locked down and using a pvc rod holder. The trick is to back the drag off some. You want it to be tight to load the rod all the way up but not too much you lose your rod. oh I get it now, I didn't think about loosening the drag a little bit, I always thought a big fish would take the whole thing lol. Also, bottom dwellers doesn't carry 6/0 circles anymore so I was thinking the gamakatsu circles that they carry in about a 5/0 would work well. Any experience with those? Thanks kip |
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Post by Skyline1506 on Jul 23, 2014 20:31:32 GMT -5
7/0 kahles unless kip talks me into tying on some charlie brown hooks. those i like the 9/0
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Post by Skyline1506 on Jul 23, 2014 20:32:21 GMT -5
i have been using kahles for 13yrs havent failed me yet
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Post by morgan on Jul 23, 2014 21:33:43 GMT -5
i have been using kahles for 13yrs havent failed me yet do you even use kahles for channels? I have only caught a few channels on kahles |
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Post by mexicanthreat on Jul 24, 2014 10:17:34 GMT -5
I Use 9/0 charlie Browns from BDT and 5/0 Gamakatsu and eagle claw for channels and I use cut Fence posts instead of PVC.
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Post by morgan on Jul 24, 2014 10:24:59 GMT -5
I Use 9/0 charlie Browns from BDT and 5/0 Gamakatsu and eagle claw for channels and I use cut Fence posts instead of PVC. the fence post is a good idea, I mostly buy all of my stuff from bd because it's very convenient and has fast shipping. I'll order the Charlie browns soon, I've been hesitant because I lose hooks a lot lol |
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Post by Smoothkip on Jul 24, 2014 18:47:51 GMT -5
I used gamas for years with no complaints!
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Post by mexicanthreat on Jul 24, 2014 21:01:45 GMT -5
step up a line size. and down a hook size from your used too. I like the 5/0 eagle claw in high snag areas. The hooks will straighten out and let go of whatever they're hooked on. just bend em back and keep on fishin. I only do this when fishin for channels. and they are still strong enough to hold any channel you will find. probably not big blues or big flathead though.
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