Replace trebles on cranks

[Dden]

Going through my cranks, I have a lot of hooks that need to be replaced.

What sizes of treble hooks should I order for No 5, 7 and 9 Rapalas??

[WAeyes]

One size bigger...8, 6, & 4. My preferred hooks are the Mustad Ultra Point Triple Grips...be careful putting them on, a split ring pliers works best.

[T man]

You also might try using a red treble in front.

T man

I go one size larger and use a light wire hook. Heavier hooks will dampen the lure action on the smaller lures. Some I've found that even with a light hook it will kill the action going larger especially small floater rapalas. I use a DAIICHI light wire a little pricey but a very sharp and strong light hook. The #4's work well on jigging spoons.

[pwrfshn]

I'll second the Mustad Triple Grips for light wire and Gamakatsu if you fish somewhere there might be bigger fish.

Only go larger if you are fishing open water.

Where I fish, I downsize the hooks because I need to pull them through lots of cover. Upgrading the quality of the hook can be a big improvement.

The Reef Runners come with excellent walleye hooks, the rest of the brands I use get replaced out of the box.

We replaced our hooks with 1 size larger. We also don't run the front hooks, they just get in the way.
Most of the charters I know don't run front hooks.

[Dden]

Thanks for the help. Ordered some gamagatchus from bass pro shops yesterday.