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Old 14-09-2016, 06:15 AM
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Cheap zx replacement hooks

Hi guys just searching fleabay and noticed bulk packs of zx replacement hooks 50 lots for $50 obviously not the genuine ones but was wondering if anybody has used these before ? And opinions on them..tia
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Old 14-09-2016, 06:56 AM
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Was going to buy them but ended up tieing my own.

Quiet pleased with them once the process was figured out.
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Old 14-09-2016, 08:08 PM
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If you use assists - its handy to know how to tie them just in case.

Its as simple as a few half hitches and a dab of super glue. Just make sure your hooks eye is suitable for this method

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Old 14-09-2016, 08:57 PM
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Flat eyed hooks are best.
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Old 14-09-2016, 11:46 PM
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I personally believe hooks are the absolute last component to any lure or rig you should be looking to buy cheap on.

Tying your own sounds like a great thrift idea, but buying knocks offs has only ever brought tears. The time focus and other costs involved in fishing, means for me personally a hook is a relatively cheap investment both in time and money. You dont need any skill or knowledge to use a hook just a willingness to buy suitable good quality.
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Old 14-09-2016, 11:51 PM
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Hooks i found were both cheap and strong surprisingly... and very rust free till this day...

Haven't had any tears as yet but I'm assured that i wint be throwing small blades at snapper or alike.

Definitely been good on bream and flatties.
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Old 15-09-2016, 12:44 AM
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I've used the knock offs. Work fine. Bit of a punt on size and gauge though. I got some from him that were about equivalent to the originals then the next batch were a size or two bigger and a thicker gauge. Still pinned bream and flatties no problem though.

Think I got 30 for $30 in black, red and green. They work fine for rec fishing.
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Old 15-09-2016, 01:41 AM
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I tried some cheap ones. They are ok but the braid didn't last that long and the knot would actually slip when you just got 1 hook in. They are ok for what you pay for but I still prefer the Ecogear ones.
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Old 15-09-2016, 01:44 AM
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I used the Ecogear ones for a while and had issues snapping the points off the hooks occasionally.
Started tying my own using Daiichi 2171's and haven't had a problem since.
Being able to adjust the length of the droppers to suit certain lures is a bonus too.
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Old 15-09-2016, 05:31 AM
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As Green Hornet mentioned the Daiichi 2171-B hooks are exceptional for tying Assist hooks as the bend in the shank allows them to sit superbly.
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Old 15-09-2016, 06:27 AM
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As Green Hornet mentioned the Daiichi 2171-B hooks are exceptional for tying Assist hooks as the bend in the shank allows them to sit superbly.
What size do you recommend for small whiting poppers?
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Old 15-09-2016, 07:07 AM
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What size do you recommend for small whiting poppers?
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Size #8 would be ideal for small poppers if rigging 2 assist hooks.
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Old 15-09-2016, 04:38 PM
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What size do you recommend for small whiting poppers?
Yep size 8's. On lures 50mm and under I drop it down to 10's.
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