What size hooks for swimbaits...

[KbassO]

I just got a pack of the 5 1/2 in. minnow simbaits, but I have no idea what size hook I should use? I bought a pack of the 5/0 gamakatsu for my 4 1/2. Should I go with the 6/0 or the 7/0 fir the 51/2 in?
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[theangler]

Here's a link to a helpful video on the subject:
[url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/videos/Fishing_How_To_Videos/Freshwater_How_To_Videos/Size_Matters_Selecting_the_Right_Hook__759.html"]http://www.bigfishtackle.com/videos/Fishing_How_To_Videos/Freshwater_How_To_Videos/Size_Matters_Selecting_the_Right_Hook__759.html[/url]
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[Martini78]

I'd guess 6/0 or 7/0's. I use 6/0's on my Matt's Lures 4" Minnow Swimbaits and they fit perfectly. My only caution is to pick a hook with the weight centered up on the hook. I have some swimbait hooks with their weight too close to the nose of the bait. They tend to swim unnaturally, with the head down.
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[bigpikeguy]

I would explain this myself and take all the credit but i found a great video to do it for me lol here is the link:

[url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8du4jmktLQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8du4jmktLQ[/url]
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[AZBASSPRO]

6/O Beast hook by Owner for that particular bait if you want it to run a little deeper. If you want to run it shallow those 5/O will work just fine. However if you keep getting hit short thread in a trailer and it wont affect the swimming motion of your bait. I do it with basstrix, money minnows, pro swim baits, and robo.
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