Author Topic: Singles Vs. Trebles????? (Read 18089 times)

WalkersKiller · « **on:** August 27, 2010, 11:24:52 AM »

Hi guys what is your opinion and/or experiences with the two... I recently bought some freswhater bass lures and I want to use them in estuaries and river mouths so I am just wondering what hooks I should put on the lures??? Much apreciated!

WK

jaenswart · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2010, 11:30:50 AM »

For me it really is very easy.

If you want to release fish you're only option should be singles.

Trebles might damage fish and your hookset is not that good.

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2010, 11:32:47 AM »

Cool thanks! WHat is the hook up to strike ratio between singles and trebles in your experience?

jaenswart · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2010, 11:34:53 AM »

initial (as in the start of the fight) will be slight higher for trebbles. But landing fish higher for singles.

When a single sits....it sits, it's not going anywhere

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2010, 11:36:49 AM »

Great thanks for your help bru! What singles would you recommend to replace trebles with?

jaenswart · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2010, 11:40:17 AM »

It really depends on the lure. Balance plays a huge role in a lures action. post some pics of the lures.

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2010, 11:44:54 AM »

Ok cool here they are:

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2010, 11:46:14 AM »

And some more...

benniejordaan · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2010, 11:52:25 AM »

I was actually just discussing this with Nico this morning and I had gone the singles rout with my poppers and stick baits. He just spent a week fishing with the guys from Jigstar and the hook up rate was at least 10 - 1. Trebles stuck every time!

Trebles all the way for me, I'm convinced... all over again.

Especially if you are fishing where you may only get the odd bite, if you are going to miss 9 out of 10 Id rather get that 1 bite with a treble attached to the belly of the popper.

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #9 on:** August 27, 2010, 11:55:24 AM »

Thanks for the input Bennie, I am a catch and release fisherman except for the odd Strepie, Pinky, Mullet etc. for bait, so I do want the fish I catch to have the best chance of surviving, so far I have not hooked a fish badly with trebles, I guess I have been lucky... But I will keep what you said in mind!

kp11 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 27, 2010, 11:56:21 AM »

I Use salmo hornets with some sucess in esturies and find that the work well with singles

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #11 on:** August 27, 2010, 11:57:33 AM »

Quote from: kp11 on August 27, 2010, 11:56:21 AM

I Use salmo hornets with some sucess in esturies and find that the work well with singles

Thanks KP, what fish have you got on them???

benniejordaan · « **Reply #12 on:** August 27, 2010, 11:59:36 AM »

Quote from: WalkersKiller on August 27, 2010, 11:55:24 AM

Thanks for the input Bennie, I am a catch and release fisherman except for the odd Strepie, Pinky, Mullet etc. for bait, so I do want the fish I catch to have the best chance of surviving, so far I have not hooked a fish badly with trebles, I guess I have been lucky... But I will keep what you said in mind!

You know, I agree we hurt/damage the fish with trebles but most of the damage is done while removing the hooks. If you take care removing the hooks, most of the problems are gone. That said, I have seen so many damaged fish / deformed fish (in various pictures and caught) and they seem to survive well or else they wouldn't have been caught in the first place.

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #13 on:** August 27, 2010, 12:03:09 PM »

Quote from: benniejordaan on August 27, 2010, 11:59:36 AM

You know, I agree we hurt/damage the fish with trebles but most of the dam age is done while removing the hooks. If you take care removing the hooks, most of the problems are gone. That said, I have seen so many damaged fish / deformed fish (in various pictures and caught) and they seem to survive well or else they wouldn't have been caught in the first place.

Well said!

Thanks again bru

TUNAMAN · « **Reply #14 on:** August 27, 2010, 01:08:25 PM »

I was surprised to hear it from NICO and I followed up to ensure the right hook size was used and it was. Should have known better than to have asked NICO a stupid question.

There might be a difference when certain species are targeted but this was gamefish and I can now put all by exspensive GAMAKATSU trebles back on. Good news for me.

Capt. Hook · « **Reply #15 on:** August 27, 2010, 01:41:37 PM »

I think it depends on what you are fishing and how you are fishing, both hooks have their advantages and disadvantages.

On poppers I prefer trebles, on spoons I prefer singles etc.....

Youf fishing style will also influence this...

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #16 on:** August 27, 2010, 01:42:15 PM »

Quote from: Fishing Adventures on August 27, 2010, 01:41:37 PM

I think it depends on what you are fishing and how you are fishing, both hooks have their advantages and disadvantages.

On poppers I prefer trebles, on spoons I prefer singles etc.....

Youf fishing style will also influence this...

Thanks FA :sml:

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