Hooks for Red Drum

[Fishman]

I've been using the Mustad 92553 hook for large red drum. I’m thinking about changing to an Owner SSW model hook. I would like to know what hooks you are using. I know about circle hooks and I’m just wondering what J hooks you guys use

[ASK4Fish88]

the 92553 in 7/0 - 9/0 is an old school standby. if it ain't broke, don't fix it...boaters prefer the 92553 to any other 10:1 in my retail experience...

personally, i like non-offset circles by Owner in 8/0 and 10/0 depending on bait size, and my go-to pup hook is an Owner Mutu-Lite in 3/0 &4/0...circle's hook up better IMHO with set rods, If you're holdin' it, it doesn't matter, its up to you to set it and prevent the gut hook...

[`bucket]

Ric,

As discussed, Owners 10/0 circle or 8/0 J depending on if I plan to dead stick'em or actually hang on to the drum rod while wading or in the conga line at the point.

Thanks again for the spot heads :)

Mark