Better Wide Gap Fluke Hook 2025
OkobojiEagle reply :
Give me your preference for a wide gap fluke hook...
thanks
oe
Choporoz reply :
Gammy's. I have been alternating between g-lock and skip gap. I'd say they're pretty equal. I don't put much stock in the need for an offset, but if you do, the G-Lock has a slight offset
Mike L reply :
A Skip Gap style hook is what you need.
(If I knew how to post pictures on this thing I'd do it for you)
Mike
OkobojiEagle reply :
Tell me the advantage that the extra bend of the skip-gap gives. Just viewing a picture of it I wonder if the bend lessens some of the gap? I'm trying to improve hook ups on smaller bass (<14"). I'm using a Gamakatsu 4/0 superline wide gap with a 4" Bass Assassin fluke. The smaller bass are killing the bait, but my hook up rate sucks. Larger than 14" doesn't present a problem. I'm considering a weightless 4" tube that would crumple easier when bitten...
oe
Montanaro reply :
Mustad grip pin is what I use. Can't wait for the light wire version to come out.
Mike L reply :
The lower bend V of the skip gap holds the fluke, or any soft plastic for that matter, tighter and straighter.
It really helps..You don't lose any of the hooks gap because of it either.
I use a 4/0 or 5/0 for tubes, 4/0 senkos and 3/0 for flukes.
No hook up problems at all
As I understand it, they were designed to be used for skipping as very soft plastics have a tendency to come loose off a regular off set hook.
Mike
smalljaw67 reply :
The absolute best fluke hook I have found is the Owner twist lock light, I use the 2/0 for the 4" fluke jr. and the 4/0 for the 5" version. I actually use a different fluke bait but I have used the zoom super fluke as well with these hooks. I fish them on medium power spinning tackle most of the time. If I'm throwing the flukes in heavy cover I use the Owner twist lock 3X, same hook with more beef that I rig on 17lb copoly with a MH casting rod. I have used EWG style hooks and the bait would always find a way to slide down the shank, then I found some J-style worm hooks with a wide gap that I used and liked, the Trokar TK-100 HD worm hook was fantastic, or so I thought. Then my friend told me to try the Owner twist lock light hooks, they were developed in part, to be used with the Senko, so giving them a shot couldn't hurt, and now that is all I use, the hook up and landing percentage is close to perfect.
MCS reply :
DOA lazer sharp long neck wide gap. They have them in a 3.5/0 size perfect for flukes. I just saw VMC will be coming out with a similar long neck ewg.
http://www.doalures.com/product-p/33-501.htm
1201vilbig reply :
My favorite hook maker now is Penetration Hooks. Good quality, good guys. Their hook designed just for Flukes are awesome.
http://penhooks.com/products/f-hook
RoLo reply :
'Owner 3/0 Wide-Gap Plus' (triangular cutting point)
Roger
iceintheveins reply :
I use a Gamakatsu 3/0 EWG regular hook for 5" soft jerkbaits, and it works great. My hookup rate is very good.
zeth reply :
I just use Owner J or Owner J-Light hooks for my Ketiech Shad Impacts.
zachb34 reply :
For super flukes I use a 5/0 gamakatsu superline EWG
timsford reply :
You might try using the regular wire hooks instead of the superline version. My favorite is the owner riggin hoog or gammy ewg
the reel ess reply :
Gama 4/0 EWG period. Best hook ever made. Equally as important are your line and your rod. But I can still cross their eyes with heavy mono using this hook. I hooked a pig through tissue so hard the other night it took me probably 5 min to get it out. I cut the line and pushed it thru the jaw. I had that thing hooked 6 ways to Sunday on a single hook. I kept having to dip the fish in the water to get it some oxygen.
A-Jay reply :
On 7/23/2015 at 10:25 AM, RoLo said:'Owner 3/0 Wide-Gap Plus' (triangular cutting point)
Roger
X2 ~
That thing is like a Gaff ~
Impresses me every time out.
A-Jay
War Eagle 44 reply :
On 7/23/2015 at 12:01 AM, smalljaw67 said:The absolute best fluke hook I have found is the Owner twist lock light, I use the 2/0 for the 4" fluke jr. and the 4/0 for the 5" version. I actually use a different fluke bait but I have used the zoom super fluke as well with these hooks. I fish them on medium power spinning tackle most of the time. If I'm throwing the flukes in heavy cover I use the Owner twist lock 3X, same hook with more beef that I rig on 17lb copoly with a MH casting rod. I have used EWG style hooks and the bait would always find a way to slide down the shank, then I found some J-style worm hooks with a wide gap that I used and liked, the Trokar TK-100 HD worm hook was fantastic, or so I thought. Then my friend told me to try the Owner twist lock light hooks, they were developed in part, to be used with the Senko, so giving them a shot couldn't hurt, and now that is all I use, the hook up and landing percentage is close to perfect.
I agree with this 100%.
OkobojiEagle reply :
On 7/23/2015 at 12:01 AM, smalljaw67 said:best fluke hook I have found is the Owner twist lock light... If I'm throwing the flukes in heavy cover I use the Owner twist lock 3X
Is there as much gap in the twist-lock light as there is in the twist-lock XXX?
Thanks
oe
FishTank reply :
Gami 4/0 G-Lock or the Owner 4/0 Wide Gap Plus. Both are awesome.
Chris at Tech reply :
On 7/23/2015 at 12:01 AM, smalljaw67 said:The absolute best fluke hook I have found is the Owner twist lock light, I use the 2/0 for the 4" fluke jr. and the 4/0 for the 5" version. I actually use a different fluke bait but I have used the zoom super fluke as well with these hooks. I fish them on medium power spinning tackle most of the time. If I'm throwing the flukes in heavy cover I use the Owner twist lock 3X, same hook with more beef that I rig on 17lb copoly with a MH casting rod. I have used EWG style hooks and the bait would always find a way to slide down the shank, then I found some J-style worm hooks with a wide gap that I used and liked, the Trokar TK-100 HD worm hook was fantastic, or so I thought. Then my friend told me to try the Owner twist lock light hooks, they were developed in part, to be used with the Senko, so giving them a shot couldn't hurt, and now that is all I use, the hook up and landing percentage is close to perfect.
Yes! I've had the same Owner twistlock light keel weighted 4/0 hook on my Kistler KLX medium spinning combo since I got it this spring and I may not ever take this hook off ever again 
Fluke, stick baits, craws, small swimbaits, etc. all work great for me on this hook.
hatrix reply :
If you use a screw lock hook and stick a piece of toothpick or paperclip through the bait and the screw it is never piling out. Just a little tip if your having trouble keeping the screw in the nose of a bait.
dumfish reply :
The skip gap hook for me with flukes, is a little lite and will bend often, but hasn't hurt me yet. I like the lite skip gap hook in the z-man jerk shad, when I want the shad to float.
Fuese54 reply :
I've heard people use 3/0-5/0 so I settled right in the middle with a 4/0 hooks. I personally love gamakatsu ewg's and have no problems with hookups. the only time I'll miss a bass is if it's my fault or its really small.
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 8/3/2015 at 8:38 AM, dumfish said:The skip gap hook for me with flukes, is a little lite and will bend often, but hasn't hurt me yet. I like the lite skip gap hook in the z-man jerk shad, when I want the shad to float.
bend often ?? that hook bends like it's made of plastic !!!
clh121787 reply :
Regular 3/o offset Worm hooks work very well for me. I hardly use ewg on anything no need for ewg for flukes or anything that has a split belly
jtharris3 reply :
I use a simple 4/0 or 5/0 offset round bend worm hook. Gammy's are my hook of choice. I'll use the 5/0 if I want the fluke to gently sink a little more. With the hook slot in the bottom of the fluke there's no need to use an EWG hook.
aprestonSEK reply :
3/0 or 4/0 gamakatsu Ewg. I use superline hooks if I'm looking for a faster fall
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