I completely concur with all of the responses! These guys KNOW!

My only thought that I would bring to the topic with regards to Texas rigging is to be careful with EWG hooks. Some guys swear by them, and that is FINE! I won't even go there, It is just my personal preference to stay away from them. Go nuts if you like em'!

I'm with Swimbait on the Round Bend Gammies (5/0) I use this hook when throwing 5-inch Senko's and my hook up ratio/catch went way up!
Spool up heavy (20lb) and "Fork-Lift" Em'.

I think any decent fish, especially a big one, will thrash around and tear a big hole in there lip with an EWG. This has happened to me more times than I can count, and just when it feels like you "Stuck-Em' Good!... They break water and your EWG comes flying back at you @ 100 miles per hour.

To quote Swimbait on EWG Jigs. "I have a drawer full of them that I will sell you cheap!"

I also LOVE the Sugoi Hook by GYCB. In Fact, that is primarily what I fish with. I just got some 5/0's and MAN! THOSE SUCKER'S ARE SHARP!
The G-lock is also an excellent hook, but does have a pretty wide gap.
Owner's are also fantastic, and I use a variety of those as well.

The Sugoi Hook is made special for Yamamoto by Gamakatsu. I'm confident that if you T-rig with THAT hook, you'll land those "Farley's"!! BWW carries some of them, or you can order on line.

Best of Luck, and God Bless all of you for your knowledge.


Late!


"ROD"