Thanks Smitty.  I'll take your word for it.  I don't wacky rig senkos much so I'm unsure on which to try out.

Too big.  Need no larger than a 2/0 and preferably with a split open Heavy duty mono weed guard.

Smitty

For anyone looking to buy the Falcons. 

http://www.fishingworld.com/FalconLures/Details.tmpl?ID=10243676811008277&Cart=1...

Don't sell them out, I haven't tryed them yet    They have the weighted also.

Won't buy the gamakatsu weedless wacky hooks anymore.  Missed a lot of fish on.

Ya, the Gamakatsu weedless Wacky rig hook would be better in a heavy cover drop shot rig. But the Kahle hook, I have never had problems with. Flacon Lures makes the weedless/weighted Kahle Hook.

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Nick,
I don't know about you, but I have lost way too many fish on the new Gamakatsu Wide Gap Wacky Rig Hook. I thought it was just me, but it was confirmed when a touring pro buddy of mine quit using them for the same reason....

Whenever I skip wacky rigged under docks or under overhangs, I use a number 4 Gamakatsu G-lock hook ( if I run out I've used number 2 as well) - it's small enough that it rarely hangs up but big enough for a 5" senko's bulk.

Thanks Smitty...I'm sure these were the hooks I was thinking of...so sad they're not made anymore...at least there are several other good hooks to choose from!

I found a less expensive alternative.

I bought some Gamakatsu KAHLE Hook (Same hook used in Falcon Wacky K), then asked around the fly shop at OE and got some Tungsten Putty.

I just put dab of it on the hook and its good to go, no weedguard.  Its reuasable so you can just take the putty off.
I was thinking about using some of the Gamma Leader Flourocarbon at like a 60# Test and tying it to the hook to make a weedguard. Might work.

Gamakatsu also makes the finesse wide gap weedless wacky hook. It has a black, flourocarbon like weedguard.

Thanks Daryl.  I saw the weight after I posted but I was still wondering if the weight could be easily removed.
I might have to get some.  Just don't tell my sponsors at Owner!  Har

Smitty

Smitty

It is 1/32oz. perfect for pitching and flipping. Yes the weight can be removed with a pair of cutters.

Daryl

How much weight is on the hook Daryl?  Could it be easily removed with a pair of dykes or sidecutters?

Smitty

Guys

Mustad makes a weedless-weighted hook(1/32oz).

http://www.barlowstackle.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&DID=6&Product_ID=2145&CATID=57

This hook is great for wacky rigs.


Daryl

Reaction Innovations quit making them early last year due to the expense involved.   They were the best thing going for flippin weightless Senkos into the Tulies.  I managed to stock up on some prior to their cessation.  However, I am starting to get a little low on my supply.  Owner Hooks makes a baitholder model (http://www.ownerhooks.com/pages/products/hooks/downshotsystem.htm)

that is very similar and I'll try them next. although I'm afraid they are going to be too small for Senkos.

Smitty

Need some help from someone out there with a better memory than mine!  I had ordered some weedless wacky hooks online a couple years ago. They had a similar bend to the Falcons but were available in smaller sizes and had two stiff mono/fourocarbon weedgards tied in...not wire. I really like these but can't for the life of me remember where I got them or the brand. Lost my hardrive a year ago and of course had them bookmarked there! If anyone out there has a clue what these are and where to order them I would really appreciate the help!