Changing hooks on lures

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Stewart Branfield

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I've been told by some of my 'angling' colleagues that you don't need treble hooks on lures, best switching to barbless single hooks.

What are your thoughts on this? And if I was to take their advice, what hooks would you replece the trebles with?
 
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Rob Brownfield

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They certainly have there place on some lures. The trouble I have had is trying to get the hook heavy enough not to destroy the action of the lure. Also, finding a single with a big enough eye to get a strong split ring through can be hard.

I have not really come across a single I am totally happy with, but please avoid the chromed hooks that just will not rust if the lure is lost in a fish.

I believe one or two people have been using "circle" hooks on lures...
 
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Chris Bishop

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Some of the lure guys from down the Broads have - talk to Pete Waller, he sent me a lure with one on to try out the other day.
 
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Stewart Branfield

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Cheers gents.

Rob, forgive my ignorance, but what is a 'circle' hook. I bet you anticipated this question.
 
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Peter Waller

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Gerry Castles, on the Lure the Lure Angling Site & Pike & Predators Pike Forum has more experience than me re circle hooks. You can get Eagle Claw barbless sea-hooks from Harris, which we both use. On soft bodied shads and grubs they are the dogs wotsits but I am not convinced of their value as belly hooks on lures. Tails hooks, no problem whatsoever. Brillient things & a doddle to unhook as they always seem to end up in the scissors.
 
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Stewart Branfield

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Cheers Peter.

Do you think they'll be alright on spinners or spoons, or will they inhibit their action?
 
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