[VFB] A hook Question

[Bob Haering]

I am wondering way is that Largemouth bass fisherman use hooks that are seeming more suited to saltwater fishing.  I am just wondering because I get a lot of top water action here for all three basses Bucket, bugle, & small mouth.  Plus lots of pike & musky action pike to 20 lbs & musky over 30lbs.  It is a bout a half & half deal.  My 8 or 9 wt when I go after the brutes.  4 to 6 wt on the others.  My Question Is why are such heavy hooks used on the ole bucketmouth?   I am fishing on Lake St Clair which has a very large population of all the fish mentioned.  Even with the extremely heavy fishing pressure, most of the fish die out ever seeing a fishers hook!  I have talked to the fishery biologist on several occasions.  So if you musky freaks are sitting down.  I will tell you they test netted 3 musky over 70 pounds! the largest being just under 75.  So if you are looking to hook up with some fine fishing, a shot at world record.  Give this lake a try!   Bob Haering [EMAIL PROTECTED]