Simple question..what brand/type/size hook do you use for worms?? 2025

Bassnajr reply :

Hey all...

With the confusing, crazy, amount of worm hooks out there, I thought it would be interesting to see what most folks use for there worm fishing. I am talking about plain old 7-10 inch plastic worm, let's not EVEN get into the hooks for other creature baits etc.

Chime in!!!!!!

ajr

Daniel My Brother reply :

Depends a little bit on the bait. I carry about all sizes of Gammys. Mostly offset shank, mostly extra wide gap. If I'm using a big 10" worm, I'll use a 5/0 hook. If I'm using a 5" Senko, I'll use a 3/0 EWG.

I'll go as small as 1/0 when I'm fishing streams for little smallies.

roadwarrior reply :

For most soft plastics I use Gamakatsu 4/0 EWG Offset Worm Hooks.

8-)

T-Bone reply :

For most worms I use a 4/0 Gammy EWG. It will vary though depending on the exact size of the bait though.

senile1 reply :

I use EWG Gammies mostly in the following sizes: 3/0 for 5 and 6 inch worms, 3/0 and 4/0 for 7 inch depending on the worm's attributes, and 4/0 or 5/0 for 10 inches and above.

fishinfiend reply :

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For most soft plastics I use Gamakatsu 4/0 EWG Offset Worm Hooks.

I can't argue with that.

MALTESE FALCON reply :

I don't fish any worms over 7". With that said, I use 3/0 EWG Gammy's for 5" Senkos and 7" *** Hookups. I use 2/0 EWG Gammy's for 4" Senkos and Trick Worms.

Falcon

fishfordollars reply :

Mustad EWG 3/0-5/0 depending on the size of the lure.

Raul reply :

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Hey all...
With the confusing, crazy, amount of worm hooks out there, I thought it would be interesting to see what most folks use for there worm fishing. I am talking about plain old 7-10 inch plastic worm, let's not EVEN get into the hooks for other creature baits etc.

Chime in!!!!!!

ajr

Keep it simple.

EWG 3/0 will serve you for most baits and bait sizes, from a 5 inch grub to a 8 inch worm.

That would be the hook I fish and rig the most baits with.

Muddy reply :

3/0 EWG on anything under 10 inches'

Over 4/0

I carry 3 brands, different Mil Sizes to the wire and different hook weights, when t rigging weightless can alter the drop rate, on some days it can make a difference

SoFl-native reply :

Gam or Owner. Size/style depends on the bait.

Triton21 reply :

OWNER straight shank worm hooks from 1/0-5/0 depending on size plastic used. I know it is 'old school' but my hook-up ratio went up from off-set hooks.

Muddy reply :

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OWNER straight shank worm hooks from 1/0-5/0 depending on size plastic used. I know it is 'old school' but my hook-up ratio went up from off-set hooks.

I am doing a comparison this year. I suspect this may be true for me also, I have to see how this plays out. For now my choice has been EWG, but I noticed , at the end of last year that I was fishing a bit more with the old school worm hooks. I have to see was it because I was using them more, or if compared to EWG, using them both the same if there is a difference in hook ups.

Avalonjohn44 reply :

I also use a lot of Owner Straight shank hooks, and size them to my baits.

I was having troubles with hookups on certain baits with EWGs (especailly the beaver style baits), and someone on here made the recommendation to switch. I did, and began landing more fish the next day.

Owners are expensive though, and I picked up a bunch of Strike King Saber Points on close-out at walmart, and have been very pleased with them.

smallie.huntin reply :

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For most soft plastics I use Gamakatsu 4/0 EWG Offset Worm Hooks.
8-)

I used to only use 3/0 hooks last year (senkos and other similar baits) but now that I have many more soft palstics to pick from I will also be carrying a supply of 4/0's as well.

dmac14 reply :

for bigger worms i like the straight shank hook, 4/O or 5/O

Btech reply :

I keep Gamakatzu's Hooks... in EWG And Glock 1/0 - 5/0 Each set. Keep 25 in the box and 25 in the bag as spares

That IT.

CWB reply :

I would use 4/0 for 7" and 5/0 for 10".

I've been slowly moving towards Owner old school round bend offset shank hooks for my plastics and seem to have fewer fish get off.

Also hook is closer to bait for more realistic profile. No dropoff in hookups either.

senile1 reply :

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OWNER straight shank worm hooks from 1/0-5/0 depending on size plastic used. I know it is 'old school' but my hook-up ratio went up from off-set hooks.

I am doing a comparison this year. I suspect this may be true for me also, I have to see how this plays out. For now my choice has been EWG, but I noticed , at the end of last year that I was fishing a bit more with the old school worm hooks. I have to see was it because I was using them more, or if compared to EWG, using them both the same if there is a difference in hook ups.

I actually bought some Owner straight shank hooks this Winter for the same reason. I haven't tried them yet. It looks like we'll have to have a future thread discussing the comparison.

pitchinallday reply :

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OWNER straight shank worm hooks from 1/0-5/0 depending on size plastic used. I know it is 'old school' but my hook-up ratio went up from off-set hooks.

I am doing a comparison this year. I suspect this may be true for me also, I have to see how this plays out. For now my choice has been EWG, but I noticed , at the end of last year that I was fishing a bit more with the old school worm hooks. I have to see was it because I was using them more, or if compared to EWG, using them both the same if there is a difference in hook ups.

When using fluorocarbon I saw my hookups increase from the switch from EWG to straight shank. But I found if I switched to braid the hook up ratios were the same. So I switched back to EWG hooks and put braid on all of my rods.

Catt reply :

I don't have to compare it

Mustad Straight Shank Denny Brauer Flipping Hook for every thing up to the size of a Senko & then it's Strike King Saber Point Hooks Round Bend Offset 5/0.

fathom reply :

3/0 ewg superline and 6/0 ewg superline will cover all my bases with plastic.

tyrius. reply :

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I don't have to compare it
Mustad Straight Shank Denny Brauer Flipping Hook for every thing up to the size of a Senko & then it's Strike King Saber Point Hooks Round Bend Offset 5/0.

But what size senko are you talking about? 3 inch, 4 inch, 5 inch, 7 inch????

Come on Catt, you need to be more specific!!!! ;D

Bassnajr reply :

Anyone use the Gam skip gap hook for worms?? 2/0...3/0...

I picked up a package of the 2/0..3/0..and 4/0 for plastics (Beavers etc.). I tried a worm on the 3/0 and it held it right in place. That's an advantage!!!!

ajr

Catt reply :

Strike King Saber Point Hooks Round Bend Offset 5/0

Is it really that hard to figure out?

Dock Master reply :

For worms only Owner Offset worm hooks. I match the size accordingly. 8-)

von reply :

3/0 offset worm hooks normally, unless they're biting a little short I'll step up to 4/0 or 5/0.

hjerk24 reply :

I use the 1/16th or 1/8th oz. Slider Hook Spider Head. I will sometimes go up to 1/4 oz. It's cool to see an article in this months Bass Times about the Spider Head Hooks. I use others for Frogs, and other lures, but for Baby brush Hogs, and most baits I use, the Slider Hook...Spider Heads work fine. Rarely lose a bass to a hook breaking.

I caught this nice Cat up at Champlain 2 days in a row...fought about 5 min. The slider head was fine....so I am not afraid of most of the bass I may catch on it.

Bassnajr reply :

Sorry hjerk24,

But those fish are UGLY!!!!

Slimy, alien looking things!!!

Bassaholic84 reply :

Gamma 4/0 or 5/0 EWG Offset Worm Hooks.

I just picked up some of the skip gap hooks as Ive heard good things about them

Ern reply :

Gamakatsu's.

Ern

Tom H. reply :

4/0 culprit quicker sticker worm hooks .

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