Use stout hooks, because light-wire hooks can straighten on very large fish
Use stout hooks, because light-wire hooks can straighten on very large fish
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- Topic: Gear
- Original category: Gear and Rigging
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Use stout hooks, because light-wire hooks can straighten on very large fish
How to do it: Choose stout hooks for this lake's very large fish
Mistake it fixes: Using light-wire hooks for trophy lake fish
Why it works: Very large fish exert enough force to straighten light wire. Stout hooks resist that force and hold fish.
When it matters most: Large lake fishing