Cheap zx replacement hooks

[macca64]

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

[Slazmo]

Was going to buy them but ended up tieing my own.

Quiet pleased with them once the process was figured out.

[yellow door 1]

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

[Slazmo]

Flat eyed hooks are best.

[laddercat]

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.

[Slazmo]

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.

[Sloth]

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.

[TheChief]

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.

[Green Hornet]

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.

[Pygmy II]

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.

[Mark M]

Originally Posted by Pygmy II

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?

[Pygmy II]

Originally Posted by Mark M

What size do you recommend for small whiting poppers?

Hi Mark,

Size #8 would be ideal for small poppers if rigging 2 assist hooks.

[Green Hornet]

Originally Posted by Mark M

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.