{"id":4572,"date":"2023-12-29T16:08:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T21:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/?p=4572"},"modified":"2023-12-29T16:08:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T21:08:57","slug":"best-hooks-for-trout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/best-hooks-for-trout\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Hooks For Trout That Trout Guides Use"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Trout fishing guides like me are very picky when it comes to the hooks we use because I need to be sure I provide my clients with every advantage I can so they have the best chance of catching the most fish possible. Using the wrong hooks for trout can make catching trout very tough, even if you have plenty of biters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best trout hooks are wide-gape hooks with chemically sharpened hook points and are hooks that are proven to have a high hooking and high holding percentage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be honest with you, many hooks that are being recommended online or recommended by average anglers are not good hooks, and they are not the hooks you will find in the vests of top guides. I guarantee this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you use the wrong hook, you are missing fish!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The honest truth is that all I need is two or three different hooks in a variety of sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are my three best hooks for trout :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Raven Sedge hook:<\/a> My best trout hook when a stealthy presentation is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Raven Specimen hook<\/a>: My favorite and best all-purpose trout hook for all baits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Daiichi egg hook<\/a>: A good trout hook for spawn bags and other baits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    Before You Buy A Trout Hook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Before you buy any trout hook, consider these important factors that will help you catch more trout. I will expand on each of these below my list of the best hooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Hook Shape:<\/strong> The shape of the hook makes a big difference in hooking and holding percentage. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Hook Color:<\/strong> I have found that specific colored hooks, such as bronze and black are the most effective. Colors like red, gold, silver, which seem to attract new anglers, really do not work as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Hook Gape:<\/strong> The distance between the hook point and the shank of the hook matters a lot when considering hooking and holding percentages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Hook Thickness:<\/strong> A thick hook will be seen by the fish, which could also weigh your bait down, affecting the bait’s natural presentation. Thin hooks could bend or break.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Hook Size:<\/strong> Your hook size should be proportionate to the bait. If you are not sure about this see below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Hook Point Type:<\/strong> Some hook points do not penetrate well. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • How To Put Bait On A Hook Properly:<\/strong> If you close the gap or bury the hook point with your bait, you risk lowering your hooking percentage and holding percentage and, therefore, losing more trout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Bad Hooks:<\/strong> Some of the most highly recommended hooks, like baitholder hooks and circle hooks, are not good for trout and are not used by most good guides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Pro Tip:<\/strong> When I discuss hooks with some top guides, I have heard them say that certain hooks enable the trout to pry the hooks loose more often, and I agree with them. They also claim, some hooks allow trout to grab a bait and spit it out completely without getting hooked. I prove this below, so be sure you use the right hook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Quick Pick Best Hooks For Trout?<\/h2>\n\n\n