Kvd Squarebill Hooks 2025
Tuckahoe Joe reply :
Ive been hearing a lot of you guys saying you don't like the standard hooks on the KVD squarebills. Just wondering what you feel is so bad about them. I can honestly say that every time a fish has hit one of my 1.5's Ive landed it and never had a problem with hooking up or a fish throwing the bait. Granted I haven't been fishing nearly as long as most of you nor am I reeling in anything much bigger than 3 pounds tops. Any oppinions?
Jake P reply :
I was wondering the same thing. I fish 1 & 2.5's almost year around with great success. I have never lost a fish on this bait either. Hauled in my 6.2 PB on a 60 yard cast. She hit it right when I started kicking up rocks and the hooks stayed buttoned up all 55 yards back to the boat. To each their own though.
RyneB reply :
On 2/22/2013 at 5:47 AM, Jake P said:I was wondering the same thing. I fish 1 & 2.5's almost year around with great success. I have never lost a fish on this bait either. Hauled in my 6.2 PB on a 60 yard cast. She hit it right when I started kicking up rocks and the hooks stayed buttoned up all 55 yards back to the boat. To each their own though.
60 yds? you must be a great caster. Thats KVD on free spool territory. what reel were you using?
War Eagle 44 reply :
I've personally had a 3 pound spot bend the factory hooks so thats why I always change them before fishing with one. I've never had a problem with the KVD Mustads and therefore I've put them on the majority of my crankbaits. I have more confidence in the Mustads so I have more confidence in the bait I've put them on which in my mind leads me to fish the bait more effectively. Could be nothing, could be something??
Sam reply :
Some of the pros change out the manufacturer's hooks for a size larger and sometimes a different style.
I like to change my crankbait hooks to a #4 Triple Grip Wide Gap Trebel hook by Mustad. They are extremely sharp.
I may change both the front and back or just the front hook.
I also will add a #3 split ring on some cranks front hooks to allow the hook to hang lower.
Just my preference.
Teal reply :
Tthe first one that bent on me, i counted it as a fluke. Then i had two more on another trip. One bent out and one broke. I was using a 7M/mod and 14lbthe floro so its not like i over powered the hook.
Jake P reply :
its not hard with a 2.5 and a rod that loads up good. I use a 7 ft m/f , 10 lbs yo zuri and a BPS PQ. And yeah I use very little tension if any on all setups.On 2/22/2013 at 6:36 AM, RyneB said:60 yds? you must be a great caster. Thats KVD on free spool territory. what reel were you using?
BasskingKeith reply :
On 2/22/2013 at 6:48 AM, Sam said:I like to change my crankbait hooks to a #4 Triple Grip Wide Gap Trebel hook by Mustad. They are extremely sharp.
I may change both the front and back or just the front hook.
That's exactly what I do, word for word. lol
Jake P reply :
And don't quote me on 60. I didn't have a measuring stick lol. I can confidently say I'm in the ballpark though. On a calm day or with wind in my favor, no problem.
smalljaw67 reply :
I will use the stock hooks on a bait when I first use it and you usually can tell after 3 or 4 fish if the hooks are any decent. I love Rattlin' Rogue jerkbaits, the hooks are reasonably sharp but a good solid smallmouth with have at lest one treble bent so I change them out right away. Strike King in general are a little better but they too will begin to bend after a few fish so I switch them out with Mustad Triple Grips and I don't up size, even though some pros like to do it but I worry about changing the action of the bait too much.
Hooligan reply :
I've bent/broken at least a dozen hooks on 1.5s and 2.5s when I failed to change them. At first I thought it was the way I was fishing them, and what I was doing. Alas, no. Now, I've learned my lesson; every single one gets changed.
Mike L reply :
On 2/22/2013 at 8:11 AM, Hooligan said:I've bent/broken at least a dozen hooks on 1.5s and 2.5s when I failed to change them. At first I thought it was the way I was fishing them, and what I was doing. Alas, no. Now, I've learned my lesson; every single one gets changed.
X2
1 lost fish on a broken hook is 1 too many...
Mike
Tuckahoe Joe reply :
What size fish are you guys talking when they're bending your hooks? Just curious.
RyneB reply :
i change all of mine out to KVD triple grips. Not because i have ever had a problem with the stock hooks, i just dont want to take that chance. All of my redeyes get hooks changed as well. I just go in with the modo "better to be safe than sorry." I spend so much money on reels, rods, line tackle. I misewell get the best hooks while im at it.
TNBassin' reply :
I personally don't see what the problem is with the hooks on SK baits. I've got a ton of their lures and never once had an issue with the hooks. Same goes for the Academy H20 baits that come with VMCs. You guys must be hooking up with some faaaaaaaaaat girls way more than me if you're bending them.
RyneB reply :
On 2/22/2013 at 10:19 AM, TNBassin said:I personally don't see what the problem is with the hooks on SK baits. I've got a ton of their lures and never once had an issue with the hooks. Same goes for the Academy H20 baits that come with VMCs. You guys must be hooking up with some faaaaaaaaaat girls way more than me if you're bending them.
Hey now, fat girls need loving too ya know. lol
TNBassin' reply :
Especially the ones with the plump tails lol.
Felix77 reply :
On 2/22/2013 at 9:42 AM, RyneB said:i change all of mine out to KVD triple grips. Not because i have ever had a problem with the stock hooks, i just dont want to take that chance. All of my redeyes get hooks changed as well. I just go in with the modo "better to be safe than sorry." I spend so much money on reels, rods, line tackle. I misewell get the best hooks while im at it.
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Tuckahoe Joe reply :
So its seems like its more of a personal preference for most then except on the rare occassion where hooks have been broken/bent. I would be pretty suprised if there was anything of hook-straitening size in the lakes I fish. Maybe I just jinxed myself but I haven't had a problem so I think Im sticking with the stock hooks for now.
War Eagle 44 reply :
Like I mentioned in my first post the fish doesn't have to be a monster to bend hooks. 3 pound spots bend cheap hooks no problem, that's how I learned my lesson.
ww2farmer reply :
I change them too, right out of the box. 1.0 get #6 Mustad KVD's, 1.5's = #4's, and 2.5's = #2's.
War Eagle 44 reply :
On 2/22/2013 at 11:11 AM, ww2farmer said:I change them too, right out of the box. 1.0 get #6 Mustad KVD's, 1.5's = #4's, and 2.5's = #2's.
99% of my KVD baits are the 1.5 size and I always go with a #2 on them. I haven't been able to tell any difference in the baits action and sure haven't had any problems getting bites. I was just curious if you have any special reason you don't go with a #2 on the 1.5's?
PondBoss reply :
On 2/22/2013 at 10:19 AM, TNBassin said:I personally don't see what the problem is with the hooks on SK baits. I've got a ton of their lures and never once had an issue with the hooks. Same goes for the Academy H20 baits that come with VMCs. You guys must be hooking up with some faaaaaaaaaat girls way more than me if you're bending them.
I don't exactly know that it's a matter of hooking up with big fish, but the QC of stock hooks could be not up to snuff with specialty hooks. Kinda like the "made for" shafts that come in golf clubs, they have the big name brand on them, but they are no where near as good as aftermarket.
This is the reason that I swap out all of m y stock hooks to KVD hooks or the VMC barbarian heavy wire trebles.
BrettD reply :
I lost a fish around 7.5# because the hook straightend out. I didnt learn my lesson and about a week later I lost another one around 5 since then I put kvd trebles on them.
bassin is addicting reply :
based on the many "lost fish and bent hooks" that others here talk about ...i change all mine out to Gamakatsu. i have a lot of confidence in that brand
xxjace reply :
I say the mustad ultrpoints too..I had trouble with the stock hooks breaking..plus I don't think I've missed a fish on the ultra points.
iabass8 reply :
I've had too many hooks break and bend to convince me they need to be changed out. I use them same hooks as ww2farmer.
War Eagle 44 reply :
On 2/23/2013 at 12:39 AM, bassin is addicting said:based on the many "lost fish and bent hooks" that others here talk about ...i change all mine out to Gamakatsu. i have a lot of confidence in that brand
I want to try the new Gamakatsu trebles that are "copies" of the KVD Mustad. I've not had a single problem with the Mustads though, just because there's something "new" out I want to try it.
On 2/23/2013 at 6:46 AM, xxjace said:I say the mustad ultrpoints too..I had trouble with the stock hooks breaking..plus I don't think I've missed a fish on the ultra points.
I'll agree with you here, these hooks hook and hold fish very well.
kylek reply :
Is there a standard size that will work with most baits? I wouldn't mind picking up some to change out but dont really want to have to buy 3 or 4 different sizes.
Thanks
Kyle
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