Freshwater Newby77:
Gidday all. So I see everyone and their dog recommends replacing the trebles on off the shelf lures. My question is- what size trebles? I guess it is relative to the type and size of lure? So for 5cm minnows? 6cm poppers? Both came with sz 8 trebles (1.7 height .7cm gap) Be grateful for help.Also stainless vs red ones.Any preference/difference?
aussiebasser:
I don't bother changing them for Bass.
Freshwater Newby77:
Fair enough buddy.They just looked a little on the small size,but I know less than bugger all.haha. What about these red color hooks.Just personal preference thing? I saw Paul on ifish use a bit of red tubing above a long shank to attract whiting in the surf.
dirvin21:
I only change hooks if the ones on the lure are garbage, generally only for cheap lures, I use bronze coloured hooks I dont think it really matters, size 6 for surface lures 45-60mm
beetleyak:
Agree with changing trebles on the cheap lures. If they come standard with owner hooks you're most likely to be fine with them. Be careful though, changing hardware can effect the buoyancy and action of your lures. Too much weight in the tail will kill the action.