[scruffy]

So was wondering what size and type of hook do you guys and gals tend to use,i myself use 3 different sizes pending on what i'm targeting...size 4 for all salmon except when those whites or chum are around then i use a size 2 and the only other time i use a slightly bigger hook is during steelie season and i switch over to a size 1 only cause i use a bit larger bait at times...as for hook choice i used many and i perfer the barbed gami's usually in red.

 

[professori]

Why barbed Gammies? Barbs are illegal for all salmon and in all streams.

 

[HOOK]

I know why he uses barbed ones. If you have ever seen Gammy hooks for some reason the barbless ones have a larger gap but the hook point itself is shorter therefore making it easier for fish to get off so buying barbed ones they look just like every other hook (except DNE of course) I myself dont mind the barbless ones as they are thinner and stick to anything they touch. they are also better for fishing roe with the wider gap eace:

I use size 4's when fishing for all salmon/steelhead unless im straightening out to many on springs which happens. or if im fishing roe or worms (for steelies) then i use a size 1 gammy barbless

 

[scruffy]

I know why he uses barbed ones. If you have ever seen Gammy hooks for some reason the barbless ones have a larger gap but the hook point itself is shorter therefore making it easier for fish to get off so buying barbed ones they look just like every other hook (except DNE of course) I myself dont mind the barbless ones as they are thinner and stick to anything they touch. they are also better for fishing roe with the wider gap eace:

I use size 4's when fishing for all salmon/steelhead unless im straightening out to many on springs which happens. or if im fishing roe or worms (for steelies) then i use a size 1 gammy barbless

i use the barbed cause like Hook said the barbless are a bit wider for my liking

 

[Every Day]

I fish size 2 for all species of fish and never change :happy: Sometimes it's a little hard to get that big chunck of roe or prawn ont he hook though

 

[Krypto-Limitkiller-Sanderson]

I like 4/0

 

[Flyfishin Magician]

Barbless gammies are more "circle" shaped than the barbed counterparts. I heard that this "circle" shape helps keep the hook on the fish. One advantage of using a crimped hook is that the crimp leaves a little "bump" that may be a slight advantage. Who knows? All I know is that if you let the line go slack, you're likely going to lose the fish. As for sizes, I like 2s and 4s - depending on the water conditions, etc.

As for flies, the gammies are my number one choice for tying stinger flies. I like a #2 for my squamish chum stinger. For those who would like a sample of a chum stinger - you'll have to join me on the squish on October! OK FF, rib and ortho?

 

[kingpin]

size 1 and 2 usually... sometimes 4 for low water steelhead and coho.... up to 3/0 for big water/dirty water steelhead. size 1 and 1/0 are my go to for steelhead.

 

[HOOK]

FFM i will join you on the Squish :thumbup: gotta workout my spey rod on some fresh chummies

 

[young gun]

1/0 for springs, 1's for steel, 4's for coho

 

[yamadrifter]

I've also noticed that barbless #4 Gammys look like the same size as their barbed #2's ???

 

[sage2106lb]

Owner hooks :thumbup: I use different sizes based on the type of angling at the time. I also change the size of hook as the water conditions change throughout the day... :cheers: sage

 

[hotrod]

1/0's for springs and coho's and Thompson steel and size 1's for everything else!

I find the 1/0's just big and stong enough for springs but still not too big if a coho wants to go a round! :thumbup:


Hotrod