Hot N Tot Replacement Hooks

[bcwalleye1]

Looking for suggestions on hooks, size and make for both sizes of Hot N Tots. Just bought a bunch used and they need new hooks have used Excalabur in the past and love them but cost is a factor since I need to do about 30 Tots. Thanks.

[Custom Eyes]

I like swapping out Tots with Triple grips. Eliminates the hook rash problem you get with the stock or standard replacement hooks.

[bcwalleye1]

Can you suggest a size for both size tots, thanks I like the fact they dont mark up the tots.

[spanky123]

small tots come with #6 and rattle tots come with #4

[bcwalleye1]

Sorry for the late response, do you use the short shank triple grips this sounds like a great idea I have always been a little miffed when pulling my new tots for a day only to see them all marker up thanks for the great idea! Bill.

[Marble Eye 62]

Originally Posted by Custom Eyes

I like swapping out Tots with Triple grips. Eliminates the hook rash problem you get with the stock or standard replacement hooks.

I've been hearing a lot of talk about these Triple Grip hooks, are they really that much better?

[Custom Eyes]

Originally Posted by bcwalleye1

Sorry for the late response, do you use the short shank triple grips this sounds like a great idea I have always been a little miffed when pulling my new tots for a day only to see them all marker up thanks for the great idea! Bill.

It's been a while since I've done tots, but I usually put a short up front and regular shank in back on smaller baits like those and shads.

[Custom Eyes]

Originally Posted by Marble Eye 62

I've been hearing a lot of talk about these Triple Grip hooks, are they really that much better?

Awesome hook. VERY sharp and sticky! Only downside allot of people don't like is that they are fairly thin wire, which is what makes them so sharp, and they do have a tendency to twist and bend on larger fish. I like that though. Because of the unique shape, they usually bend right into the fishes mouth and the hook gap closes, instead of straightening or widening up like most hooks, and they lock that fish on!

[Marble Eye 62]

Originally Posted by Custom Eyes

Awesome hook. VERY sharp and sticky! Only downside allot of people don't like is that they are fairly thin wire, which is what makes them so sharp, and they do have a tendency to twist and bend on larger fish. I like that though. Because of the unique shape, they usually bend right into the fishes mouth and the hook gap closes, instead of straightening or widening up like most hooks, and they lock that fish on!

I've been thinking about changing out some of my crank bait hooks, so maybe I'll give these a try.

[bcwalleye1]

Ordering triple grips just one more question do you use the short shank? Thanks for your time.