I'm experimenting with a trailer hook on a Castaic Trout. I removed the huge VMC front hook and replaced it with a #2 gammie round bend. Then I have a piece of #20 tied to the bottom ring with another #2 gammie. I stick one prong up the trout's butt.

I think going to two small hooks instead of one big one will increase hookups while keeping the same finesse. The smaller hooks should suck into the bass's mouth easier than the big one (and the light wire pierces a lot easier). I think I'd use a #2, or maybe a #1, even with only one hook.

I've only tried it two days so far and have got only one solid bite so far. It turned out just like I hoped. One hook inside the mouth and the rear treble buried in the head.

And because that treble is connected by a free 3-4 inch section of line it will be just about impossible for the fish to throw it (no weight connected to the hook).

I'll find out if I have to eat my words in a few months of fishing :)

Nico