Cockney Blanker

Looking for a strong spade end hook to use on the pole 0.18 to 0.22 line, purple and red hydro, using meat corn and big pellets, catching carp from 4 to 5lb up to high teens.

Have been using the gamakatsu Carp hooks which have been fine but they are very shiny silver. After a darker hook any suggestions.

nige c

[Fox series 2 size 14, bang on.][/font]

Cockney Blanker

Tried some fox ones and they just open up dont know if it was the series 2 though.

nige c

The "fox match series 2" are relatively new. Quite a large hook for the size and a wide gape. Very strong, black. I use them for Carp in Summer not had any problems. I am sure other people will give you there favourite hooks as each to their own.

monty3597

prestons pr28s for me for that sort of work

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Cockney Blanker

someone else has suggested them monty, put off the fox ones by what happened to the ones i tried before.

will get some pr28s and give em a go.

Thanks

The Brewer

I have used Kamasan 911 for a few seasons now with no problems. Have landed fish in to high doubles with no problems.
If you want a stronger hook then the Kamasan animal hook is one of the strongest or the fox series 2 extra stong
The only other hook i have used is the tubertini 175s but only use it for paste fishing but i'm sure you could use it for other things.

proper mo

try tims box chief hes got some specials

budgie410

animal

Oneabung

I use the Tubertini 175's for that sort of work, another good alternative is the Maver Eagle as they just never ever straighten!

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