Favorite Weighted Swimbait Hook With Screw Lock? 2025
CTGalloway21 reply :
Specifically talking about using for a Basstrix.
I have tried Owner Beast, Gamakatsu superline, Trokar?
I tend to lean toward Owner and Gammy. Don't know if there is really much difference between the two of them other than the Owners are like $2 more.
atcoha reply :
I use both, both are great. I think I have some davis swimbait hooks also. Would have stuck with a single brand, but tw did not have same brand w/ different weights in stock when I bought them. quality vs. $??? On the 3 brands mentioned, I will go for whatever is cheaper, they are all quality.
Matthew2000 reply :
I love the VMC that's coming from a gammy guy.
Alonerankin2 reply :
Owner makes a weighted non-beast model that is quite good as well..
doyle8218 reply :
Eagle Claw and Owner.
Mike L reply :
On 4/18/2015 at 6:06 AM, Alonerankin2 said:Owner makes a weighted non-beast model that is quite good as well..
Ditto
I like them best because of the centering pin they have.
Makes it much easier to rig straight.
Mike
Joedodge reply :
I've been pretty happy with vmc and gamakatsu. Just don't care for how much they cost per hook lol. But there worth it
webertime reply :
Huge fan of Eagle Claw Laser swimbait hooks.
Frenchman83 reply :
I have liked the owner beast hooks
eyedabassman reply :
On 4/19/2015 at 8:59 PM, Frenchman83 said:I have liked the owner beast hooks
Me too !
BassinLou reply :
I have been a Gammy guy for years, but recently a buddy of mine introduced me to the VMC swimbait hook, and I like the design of it. The hooksets are pretty deep in the fishes mouth.
OneShotOneKill reply :
Another vote for the owner beast. Better spring keeper IMO and the keel weight seems to pick up less vegetation than the competition.
Jrob78 reply :
I like the Owner Beast.
ib_of_the_damned reply :
Moaner Hooks are pretty good as well. The weighted Stroker hooks are what I use mainly. Also they have a weighted Stick'r hook which is essentially a flipping hook with a screwlock and a weight close to the hook eye. And a weighted Swimmin Stick'r which is the same hook but weight further down the shank. I have all of them but have not used the Stick'r yet.
If i need a bigger gap, then I turn to the weighted Owner Beasts.
Mike L reply :
On 4/19/2015 at 9:11 PM, BassinLou said:I have been a Gammy guy for years, but recently a buddy of mine introduced me to the VMC swimbait hook, and I like the design of it. The hooksets are pretty deep in the fishes mouth.
Lou
I saw those and wanted to try a VMC product but after looking at the shape of the weight I decided against it.
Do you have a problem going through the grass with them?
Mike
War Eagle 44 reply :
Another Owner Beast fan here.
BassinLou reply :
On 4/20/2015 at 5:04 AM, Mike L said:Lou
I saw those and wanted to try a VMC product but after looking at the shape of the weight I decided against it.
Do you have a problem going through the grass with them?
Mike
I use the Drop Dead swim bait hooks. They have the little weight, I see what your saying about the heavier ones with a cube looking weight. Yeah, I do not throw those.
Joedodge reply :
I've tried the cube weighted vmc. I have since went to the gama hooks. The cube weight is just so. It and catches a ton of crap In the water. I have the drop dead hooks also and they are very nice to use.
Mike L reply :
Thanks
Mike
Joedodge reply :
Not a problem there a nice sharp hook and stout. The shape of the weight just doesn't work in nasty ponds or lakes. It's a major catch all.
Mike L reply :
Thought so, Thanks Joe
Mike
gobig reply :
Beast 
bigturtle reply :
Owner for me, purely for that centering pin on the screwlock. God bless centerin pins.
Crank Bait Nut reply :
Owner Beast
Mike
Cgrinder reply :
Owner, but the price of the VMC makes me want to switch. 
zell_pop1 reply :
For a basstrik use damiki swimbait hooks, their little clips work better than screw locks and the hooks are sharp.
Joedodge reply :
The Vmc are priced a lot better
dead end canal reply :
On 4/22/2015 at 11:47 AM, zell_pop1 said:For a basstrik use damiki swimbait hooks, their little clips work better than screw locks and the hooks are sharp.
Those Damiki D Locks look like they'd work well with Elaztec, too.
Choporoz reply :
I no longer buy hooks with screw lock, unless they're on sale. I just find it cheaper and more flexible to buy the hooks (Owners and Gammy's, generally) and bait keepers separate.
*Hank reply :
Stick with the owner. Their the best I've used.
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