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Trademe Hooks

Posted by Tone <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Tone' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/8/2013, 3:12 pm

Do you buy hooks off trademe. You the ones with out a recognised brand name? I am sure there are stink ones, but are there any good ones? I am on a mission to replentish my surfcasting outfit after three years of not casting anything over 4oz into the salt. So looking for trace ,sinkers, clips, beads etc

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Posted by AndyG <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=AndyG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/8/2013, 3:29 pm, in reply to "Trademe Hooks"

I personally only ever use Gamakatsu hooks, find the cheap no name hooks get blunt very quickly

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Posted by Neil <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Neil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/8/2013, 3:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Trademe Hooks"

Im in the owner hooks camp myself .
But you should only use good quality hooks as the hook is the only bit that actually touches the fish .

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Posted by Hangler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Hangler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/8/2013, 4:22 pm, in reply to "Re: Trademe Hooks"

Good rod, good reel, good line, cheap hook: lost fish.

The hook is the one part of my surfcasting gear where I would never sacrifice quality. Me present hooks I imported direct from the UK. Cost a bloody fortune and are worth every cent.

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Posted by ThmsW <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=ThmsW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/8/2013, 5:01 pm, in reply to "Re: Trademe Hooks"

Some of the cheaper hooks are very good. Caught plenty of big Snapper using a little known Korean brand. Also brought no name hooks whichwere sharp and strong, but thick and small for their size. I only use circle hooks so sharpness is less important.

I have had hooks fail from all the big brands. I have found Gammys are likely to bend while Owners would snap.

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Posted by Phill <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Phill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/8/2013, 6:02 pm, in reply to "Re: Trademe Hooks"
Tackle Tactics

We only sell quality hooks not worth the risk with cheap ones . All of our Tackle Tactics surf rigs are tied with Gamy hooks. Price is the last thing you should consider when purchasing any fishing gear. Check out the range of hooks on our site.

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Posted by Tone <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Tone' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/8/2013, 6:19 pm, in reply to "Re: Trademe Hooks"

Thanks Phill. I have been all over your site and love it. No Doubt you cater for th surfcaster. I am looking at a complete restart as I have been away from the salt or some time. Maybe I should come down your way for a day and look through your shop.

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Posted by Phill <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Phill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/8/2013, 7:11 pm, in reply to "Re: Trademe Hooks"
Tackle Tactics

Sounds like a plan . We started Tackle Tactics because the surfcasters were not being catered for . The industry is only now realising the worth of us poor surfcasters.

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Posted by Panser <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Panser' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 11/8/2013, 7:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Trademe Hooks"

You wont go wrong Tone, Phill looks good after his victims (arrrgh sorry) Customers

Born to fish. Forced to work.

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Posted by Tone <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Tone' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/8/2013, 6:22 pm, in reply to "Re: Trademe Hooks"

Thank you Phill. I did a big spendy today for terminal tackle. But I will be looking your way for another Rod and reel combo. I have brought three from you in the past.

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Posted by fringsy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fringsy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/8/2013, 8:47 pm, in reply to "Trademe Hooks"

Size 16 longline hooks are my hook of choice. Inexpensive, strong as f' and stay sharp. anchovies however need 6/0 gammy, no recurves and no bling. Sharp hooks and good bait, the fish will do the rest.

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 13/8/2013, 4:12 pm, in reply to "Re: Trademe Hooks"

Gammys for me, No, I dont get free ones I buy mine from Tackle Tactics.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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Posted by Tone <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Tone' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 13/8/2013, 5:27 pm, in reply to "Re: Trademe Hooks"

Thansk for all the replies. Gary what is it about Gammies? Is it the shape? My thinking, for surfcasting, when my main line is either 6kg or 8kg its not really about the strength. I can understand if your mainline is heavier and more pressure applied on the drag.

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 13/8/2013, 8:29 pm, in reply to "Re: Trademe Hooks"

Gammies offer great hook shapes. For surf the beak and Circle hooks are perfect. They are sharp and hold a point well. Particularly the circles that dont suffer point abuse when retrieved. They are strong although I have had a couple start to straighten out but not in normal use. I also rate them for consistency, more than you can say for some brands.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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Posted by snappyboy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=snappyboy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 14/8/2013, 12:19 pm, in reply to "Re: Trademe Hooks"

Gammies for me also

Good things come to those who bait.

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Posted by milkman <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=milkman' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 14/8/2013, 5:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Trademe Hooks"

mustard demon circle hooks for me

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Posted by ThmsW <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=ThmsW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 14/8/2013, 9:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Trademe Hooks"

Does anyone else use different hooks for different target species.

When targeting Moki I use Mustad Demon circle, they have a nice thin gauge so good for smaller baits.

When targeting Snapper, I use the cheap Kumho 8/0 Circle. I often fish over snaggy ground and lose a lot of them.

When fishing for Rig I use Owner 4/0 circle hooks, They have the perfect shape for threading into small size paddle crabs. They also work nicely with whole prawns.

When targeting Sharks, I still use my Snapper hook. Never had one break or bend, can not say that about Owner or Gammy.

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 14/8/2013, 9:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Trademe Hooks"

I find that Gammy Circles do the business for me. I certainly change sizes as I change species and if I am just after kahawai then I will use Gammy beak hooks.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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