What is a round bend hook?
Disclaimer. Like “offset,” the term “round bend” is loosely defined. For most anglers it is “a hook with an offset eye that is not an EWG.” Some manufacturers define the term more strictly, referring primarily to the way the hook curves at the base. The difference is minor, and most anglers don’t make a distinction.
What does EWG hook stand for?
Offset wide gap
Offset wide gap or extra wide gap An offset wide gap, or an “EWG” hook, is great for thick soft plastics because the larger gap provides plenty of room for the soft plastic to get out of the way of a positive hookset.
What size hook is best for Texas rig?
The 3/0 EWG from our bass fishing kit is the ideal hook size and style for Texas rigging.
What is an offset worm hook?
The offset worm hook is a great all around hook. It has the offset bend that holds the soft plastic up on the hook, but a drop of super glue will prevent it from sliding down the hook and getting in the way of a hookset.
What is the best size hook for bass?
A good size of hook for bass will usually be around 1/0 or 2/0. However, you can use smaller and larger hooks depending on the type of lure you want to use and your presentation.
What is the difference between circle hook and octopus hook?
Octopus hooks are like circle or j hooks, except that the eye is bent backwards. This is so that if you’re snelling the hook, the line can go straight down to the backside of the shank.
Are offset hooks better?
Many anglers assume all circle hooks are the same or “legal” for all areas, but circle hooks are also available with offset and inline points. The inline circle hooks are the ones that are “tournament legal” and required to fish in many tournaments.