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What size siwash hook is best for a 2'' buzz bomb?

mlrodoni wrote:What size siwash hook is best for a 2'' buzz bomb?

#1 or #2 should do it.

1/0 or 2/0:-$ Same with Vibrax spinners for years we thought on this application smaller was better as in metalhead death it is not:-$ and if you go colored hooks:cheers: to match the body of your presentation :thumleft: they eat it all:thumright trust me field tested to the max!:viking:

Fish on !!!!

Swede, let me know if I'm off base on this but I've always used an octopus style hook with the buzz bombs. I never really saw a need to go to a siwash style hook. Also, I put a bead in front of the bumper to help the thing spin more freely.

Go with siwashes for lures, octupus' for bait. The buzz bomb and bumper sit better on a siwashe's eye than an octupus's eye.
Also, sickle siwashes, you'll never go back.

Pinch barbs fish on!

I love and use OCTY as well:-$ and a very broad color selection and the other as well on some but I love the Octy deep penetration I am the S:-$ :colors: lol

I am asking this again, not sure if I was never answered before or as a child of the 70's I just forgot!!

Are pinched barbs a reg or just a good idea?

It will depend on where you are fishing. If your talking about marine areas 5-13, you are required to use barbless hooks for all fish all the time except when jigging for forage fish (smelt, herring, etc.). Also, if you are waters covered under selective gear rules, barbless is mandatory for all gear.

cobrar543 wrote:
Are pinched barbs a reg or just a good idea?

Both

BITE THEM DOWN EACH AND ALL:-$

The man is hungry:bounce: :chef: and checking each and all and all safety gear as well:salut: :joker: :jocolor:

you could just use a straight shank hook

all my salmon jigs used in puget sound are rigged with either #1 or #2 siwash other are rigged with owner trebs.. i was fortunate to get them on clearance at wal mart this winter size 1&2 gamas 25cents a pack what a deal cleared em out:cheers: .. one thing i've found about single hooks is i've brained alot of shakers very tragic#-o anyone have any tips on how not to brain those little guyz??

christopherbeebe wrote:all my salmon jigs used in puget sound are rigged with either #1 or #2 siwash other are rigged with owner trebs.. i was fortunate to get them on clearance at wal mart this winter size 1&2 gamas 25cents a pack what a deal cleared em out:cheers: .. one thing i've found about single hooks is i've brained alot of shakers very tragic#-o anyone have any tips on how not to brain those little guyz??

Upsize your hooks. All my lures for salmon in the salt are atleast 1/0. All the way up to 4/0 siwashes/octupus's.

I will scale down for resident silvers:-$ :money:

3/0 -5/0 depending on the package and salt waters pressed:bounce:

Should I use an O ring with the buzz bomb setup since the siwash hook has an open eye that needs to be closed? So the line won't slip out.

Buzz Bombs are on sale $2.99 at auburn marine...

Dustin07 wrote:Buzz Bombs are on sale $2.99 at auburn marine...

good price...

cobrar543 wrote:I am asking this again, not sure if I was never answered before or as a child of the 70's I just forgot!!

Are pinched barbs a reg or just a good idea?

Your safest bet is to obtain a copy of the regs. Better to trust that publication than someone's commentary here if you are the would be recipient of a ticket. I can see it now.. "Officer, but Islandbass said it was legal to fish with a treble in saltwater. See, I have a copy of his post."