General rule of thumb

[Kenny G]

Is their a general rule of thumb for knowing what size hooks go with what size worms?

I just bought some 7" black worms and have 5/0 Gamakatsu hooks but they are too small.

Mmmmm....

Kenny G.

[jediangler]

5/0 hooks will work fine with 7 inch worms. I only use 4/0 for worms that size.

[Kenny G]

Do you put the hook threw the middle or the end?

When I put them threw the end it looks like a fish could miss the hook?

Mmmm......

Kenny G.

[Beans]

Most fish will strike a lure head first except pesky panfish and pickerel...

[jediangler]

What are you fishing for with 7" black worms this time of year?

[Kenny G]

Pike and walleye opener next weekend.

Worms are only one of many lures I will be washing in lake Muskoka.

Kenny G.

[bushart]

I'm not a pro or even a wannabe--But---My experience has me using smaller baits in spring------a lot of baitfish is still pretty small--match the hatch grasshopper

[bassjnkie]

I sometimes use a 1/0 Gammy wide gap with a 7" worm for Bass. It will sink a little slower.

[MCTFisher9120]

Not sure on the worm your using but when using Dingers (cheaper Sinkos) Texas rigged I like to use a 4/0 hook on a 5" & 6" bait but on anything bigger a 5/0 will be sufficient and a good match for what your doing.

[Kenny G]

Thanks Gents for the advice.

Kenny G.