size and feelings of inadequacy - Page 2

BuckWild · 02-05-2008, 04:14 PM

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alanbarck (2/5/2008)So it looks like 7/0 to 12/0 will be fine.

I have noticed that the hook size between manufacturers tends to differ quite a bit. I have some 10/0 Mustad circle hooks that are just a little biggerthan a quarter but are made of about #10 AWG wire wereas the 7/0 eagle claw circle hooks are the size of a half dollar but are made of about #14 AWG wire. Is there any reliable way to relate the /0 size of a hook to actual size?

not really. all manufacturers are somewhat different. for what you want to do, i would say a fat nickel to a quarter size circle. just make sure they are not wire hooks. use the beefier xx (heavy duty)ones.

Play'N Hooky · 02-05-2008, 05:26 PM

The 10/0 and 12/0 Mustad's that I've got are for sure the stoutones. When I said "wire" I was trying to convey the diameter of the shank in terms ofsomething I'm familiar with. I appreciate ya'lls advice.

brnbser · 02-05-2008, 06:14 PM

a couple that I've used over there at the recommendation of some of the local capt's were the Frenzy 7/0 circle in both red and blueand the VMC tuna tamers. Both have worked very well and never needed bigger.

Xanadu · 02-05-2008, 07:07 PM

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Tuna Man (2/4/2008)

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alanbarck (2/4/2008)Was planning on doing some tuna fishing out of Venice inabout two weeksand was sorting through my tackle box doing inventorywhen Ibegan wondering if the hooks I currently have will get the job done. I have a bucket full of 7/0 through 12/0 size circle hooks of various grades and brands.

Was wondering what is the recommended size for chunking?

I use between 10 to 13 Circle, Just burry the whole hook. Maybe someone has the ideal size, and will post.

No wonder you've nevercaught any tuna, Ron. He's looking for YFT, not bluefin!

6-8/0 are usually about right. Bring various thicknesses of hooks so the weight will allow you to bury the hook while controlling how fast your chunks sink.

FYI, a 11/0 or 12/0 circle hook is the size we use for bridling live 5-10# tuna for bait for marlin.

02-05-2008, 05:26 PM	#12
Play'N Hooky Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Andalusia, Alabama Posts: 1,009	RE: size and feelings of inadequacy The 10/0 and 12/0 Mustad's that I've got are for sure the stoutones. When I said "wire" I was trying to convey the diameter of the shank in terms ofsomething I'm familiar with. I appreciate ya'lls advice.

02-05-2008, 06:14 PM	#13
brnbser Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cantonment, FL Posts: 2,349	RE: size and feelings of inadequacy a couple that I've used over there at the recommendation of some of the local capt's were the Frenzy 7/0 circle in both red and blueand the VMC tuna tamers. Both have worked very well and never needed bigger. __________________ ************************************************ ************ Capt. Scott Brown http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com...sp?gallery=351

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