Thread: How should I hook spawn for Steelhead??

great stuff....i guess i was using way too small hooks. Good luck out there!

Single 6s or 8s. Owners or Gami's.

I use Eagle Claw Laser Sharp #8 off set hook when spawn fishing. Seem to not lose too many fish (knock on wood)

Eagle Claw style #042 in size 10,12, or even 14 depending on where I'm at. In clear water, I'll go to a size 12, in dirtier a 10 is fine. I'll only use 14 if its extremely bright and the water is extremely clear. Oh yeah, I always hook just under the knot.

I like Blackbird 12s and 14s. Knick them through 2 threads of the spawn sac and you're good to go.

#6 or #8 Diaichi. I wrap the hook around the knot on my bags. FYI - last week when I was out there was a guy using #14 trebles and he was 0-7, I was 4 for 6 with several gut hooks. He just plain could not hook up - even with a major pole bender. No need to use small hooks at this time - maybe spring when they get fussy.

Quote: Originally Posted by toto Eagle Claw style #042 in size 10,12, or even 14 depending on where I'm at. In clear water, I'll go to a size 12, in dirtier a 10 is fine. I'll only use 14 if its extremely bright and the water is extremely clear. Oh yeah, I always hook just under the knot. EXACTLY!! That's what works for us!! I'll probably have a tough time finding LO42's now!!

This time of year, I usually use a #8 wide gap or even a #6. I like to use big choker bags this time of year, so I bump up my hook size. In cold clear water early winter or spring, I use smaller bags and bring my hook size down to a #10 or sometimes a #12