hook size

[Fishaholic]

So what size hook do you use for the different salmon? I assume you  want to use a bigger hook for chinook then for coho. Any advice would be great
Thanks
ddjj

[Wazukie]

I use a 00 for both.

[Bullkllr]

So what size hook do you use for the different salmon? I assume you  want to use a bigger hook for chinook then for coho. Any advice would be great
Thanks
ddjj

Hook size can get pretty complicated; no short easy answer. A lot really depends on the type of fishing you're talking about, and what kind/size of bait or lure you're using.

In general, bigger hook for bigger fish, so yes, often bigger for chinook than coho, but by no means always. I can give you more ideas if I know what type of fishing you're talkin'- saltwater mooching- fresh water drift fishing- or what...?

[Fishaholic]

So what size hook do you use for the different salmon? I assume you  want to use a bigger hook for chinook then for coho. Any advice would be great
Thanks
ddjj

Hook size can get pretty complicated; no short easy answer. A lot really depends on the type of fishing you're talking about, and what kind/size of bait or lure you're using.

In general, bigger hook for bigger fish, so yes, often bigger for chinook than coho, but by no means always. I can give you more ideas if I know what type of fishing you're talkin'- saltwater mooching- fresh water drift fishing- or what...?

Fresh water drift fishing and floating eggs under a bobber.


I know its a off the wall question but do salmon and steelhead like earth worms?

[snowpack]

steelies love earthworms.  The plastic pink worms are a little brighter and hold up a little better.

[Bullkllr]

So what size hook do you use for the different salmon? I assume you  want to use a bigger hook for chinook then for coho. Any advice would be great
Thanks
ddjj

Hook size can get pretty complicated; no short easy answer. A lot really depends on the type of fishing you're talking about, and what kind/size of bait or lure you're using.

In general, bigger hook for bigger fish, so yes, often bigger for chinook than coho, but by no means always. I can give you more ideas if I know what type of fishing you're talkin'- saltwater mooching- fresh water drift fishing- or what...?

Fresh water drift fishing and floating eggs under a bobber.


I know its a off the wall question but do salmon and steelhead like earth worms?

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steelhead/coho-in summer- smallish bait under a float or drifting I'd probably use #1-#2 hook. At "August low" you might need to go smaller like 4 or even 6. Make sure to use a smallish corky to not interfere with the "bite" of the hook. Winter- same size in low water- bigger 1/0-3/0 in high water with bigger lure and/or bait. BTW not really coho season in June in rivers, but I'm sure you know that.


chinook- summer you're talking about left-over springers- low-water probably a 1- 1/0 with a slightly larger bait than for coho/steelhead. Higher water-bigger bait, bigger hook. Fall runs I often use a 4/0-5/0 with a big gob of eggs.

Real night crawlers fished with as little weight as you can get away with can pull in summer runs when nothing else seems to work

[h2ofowlr]

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OK-
steelhead/coho-in summer- smallish bait under a float or drifting I'd probably use #1-#2 hook. At "August low" you might need to go smaller like 4 or even 6. Make sure to use a smallish corky to not interfere with the "bite" of the hook. Winter- same size in low water- bigger 1/0-3/0 in high water with bigger lure and/or bait. BTW not really coho season in June in rivers, but I'm sure you know that.


chinook- summer you're talking about left-over springers- low-water probably a 1- 1/0 with a slightly larger bait than for coho/steelhead. Higher water-bigger bait, bigger hook. Fall runs I often use a 4/0-5/0 with a big gob of eggs.

Real night crawlers fished with as little weight as you can get away with can pull in summer runs when nothing else seems to work
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You will also want to check the regs as many rivers will have hook size requirements.  From tip to shank can only be so wide, so it may limit you to about a max of 3/0 in some cases.  I buy Owners and Gamakatsu by the 100 packs and seem to prefer 2/0 & 3/0 for kings and size 1, 2 , 1/0 for sockeye and silvers.

[Bullkllr]

  Good point! In my experience, most hooks need to be 2/0 or smaller to stay legal with the 3/4" resriction.

[Rainstorm Hunter]

These guys have given you some great info! Just remember to buy quality hooks! I usually run Gamakatsu or Owner hooks and they hold up very well. Check your hooks while fishing from time to time, as even the best hooks do dull out.
Good Luck!
 

[Smossy]

Ive came to the conclusion in my experience fishing, dont use cheap or recycled hooks for kings imo. Ive had wayy to many completely snap in half or bend out straight. I use like 1/0 or 2/0 usually. The dark grey/gunmetal color gomakatsu's.

[addicted2hunting]

Like stated above, # 1 2 for good color water I go as small as 4 on low and clear. Quality hooks are really important.