Greg Hackney's Secrets to Selecting Bass Hooks
Join professional angler Greg Hackney as he explores the nuances of selecting the perfect hooks for bass fishing with plastics. In this comprehensive guide, Hackney simplifies the often overwhelming process, focusing on various fishing techniques like casting, flipping and pitching, and explaining how to match these with the right hook type.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT HOOK
The choice of hook is critical and varies based on the fishing method:
• For Heavy-Duty Flipping: Hackney opts for heavier, straight-shank hooks to prevent flexing during close, powerful sets, commonly using a Gamakatsu G Power Flip and Punch Hook for its strength and versatility with both braid and fluorocarbon lines.
• For Casting with Plastics: Hackney suggests using round bend or EWG (Extra Wide Gap) hooks when casting, especially at a distance. These hooks are designed to ensure better hook-ups during the 'pull set' technique, which is crucial when the fish is away from the boat.
TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS
• Hook Size and Fit: The goal is to use the largest hook possible without compromising the natural presentation of the bait. This maximizes the hook-up ratio by ensuring the hook occupies the right amount of space within the bait.
• Weight Compatibility: The size of the hook often correlates with the weight being used. For heavier weights and aggressive flipping, a larger hook might be necessary to maintain effective hook penetration.
THE IMPORTANCE OF HOOK COATINGS
Hackney highlights the advantages of modern hook coatings like Nano Alpha, which enhance the hook's slickness and penetration capability. This coating not only aids in better hook sets but also offers significant rust resistance, a valuable feature for maintaining hook integrity in various weather conditions.
By blending personal insights with practical advice, Greg Hackney gives anglers the tools to tailor their hook choices to their fishing styles and conditions, ensuring better performance and more successful fishing outings.
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My favorite angler of all time!!! I love his style of fishing, all of it, and when he speaks I MAKE SURE I AM LISTENING!!!!
Greg, you were my hero when you used to kick our asses at age 15 on the lower Arkansas River in your BassCat Margay back in the good old days. Us old guys knew you were destined to be a superstar and sure enough!
Nicely Done Sir ~ Never want to miss whatever this Pro is willing to share. Thank You
@Wired2Fish
2 ай бұрын
He is a wealth of knowledge.
@AjLynn45thParallelFishing
2 ай бұрын
@@Wired2Fish No Doubt and I really like his style ~
Hackney is a great teacher. Could listen to him all day!!
Great tips. I like ewg hooks when pitching baits and offset hooks whenever I’m using worms. Don’t feel the need to use straight shank hooks with the way I fish.
Very good video providing excellent information. Thanks for sharing.
"theres really no wrong way to fish" Best tip of the whole video.
Awesome job Greg!!!! Your tackle is all I use!!!!
I love this. So many of the "pros" are........"do it this way!" I have found when it comes to rods and hooks you better figure out what works for you. Video yourself fishing then watch the pros. Find someone with similar body size and fishing form. If you listen to a guy that is 6'4" and super athletic and you are 5'8" and "not so athletic" you can get frustrated. I like Jason Christie and watch most of his videos. Watch him set the hook. His hands are so quick. I like him, but what works for him does not correlate to what works best for me because my hands are near as quick as his. I can not generate the speed he does to drive the hook home.
100% the Hack-o-nator is the BEST!
Hackney, Erhler, Martens 🙌
Great advice 👍👌👊.
Great information thank you
I fish a lot like you describe. I use the Owner 4x Jungle Flippin' Hook a lot as I do a lot of pitching. Its basically the same hook as your Gammy you describe. I cant stand the EWG style hooks that hooks design blocks the very point of the hook. A offset EWG is a slightly better design but I still have no issues with using strait shank hooks.
I'm a G man style hookset. I real down and slack jack em. Give me a superline hook. Gamagatsu all the way