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#245625 - 06/03/04 10:35 PM Hook Size?
Fish Seeker Parr Registered: 07/28/03 Posts: 60 Loc: Centralia, WA	What hook size is recommended for kings?
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#245626 - 06/03/04 11:15 PM Re: Hook Size?
Fishslayer75 Returning Adult Registered: 11/20/01 Posts: 391 Loc: Auburn	Kinda a broad question. What type of king fishing are you doing? Different lures, baits and places will dictate what size hook to use. _________________________ You don't catch fish, fishing catches you.
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#245627 - 06/03/04 11:23 PM Re: Hook Size?
db_cooper Juvenille at Sea Registered: 01/25/03 Posts: 168 Loc: Foothills, Wa.	King size ...
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#245628 - 06/04/04 12:34 AM Re: Hook Size?
Fish Seeker Parr Registered: 07/28/03 Posts: 60 Loc: Centralia, WA	OK, to be more specific........when fishing with eggs/shrimp.......kings ranging in size from 10-30lbs.
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#245629 - 06/04/04 10:36 AM Re: Hook Size?
The Moderator The Chosen One Registered: 02/09/00 Posts: 13942 Loc: Tuleville	2/0 to 6/0. Kinda depends on the river you are fishing, how you are fishing the eggs, and how mean and strong the fish are. _________________________ Tule King Paker
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#245630 - 06/04/04 11:16 AM Re: Hook Size?
STRIKE ZONE GOOD LUCK Registered: 08/09/00 Posts: 11969 Loc: Hobart,Wa U.S.A	Like said above kinda depends on a few thing's but I'd probley run a 4/0.Good luck, STRIKE ZONE
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#245631 - 06/04/04 11:59 AM Re: Hook Size?
Fish Jesus Spawner Registered: 09/25/01 Posts: 744 Loc: Tacoma	I base hooksize on leader strength. As the leader strength increases so does the hooksize. For instance... 10# leader a #1 hook 12# leader 1/0 15# leader 2/0
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#245632 - 06/04/04 01:44 PM Re: Hook Size?
STRIKE ZONE GOOD LUCK Registered: 08/09/00 Posts: 11969 Loc: Hobart,Wa U.S.A	What fish Jesus say's makes some sense.25lb leader put's you right at a 4/0.Good luck, STRIKE ZONE
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#245633 - 06/06/04 01:30 PM Re: Hook Size?
Fish Seeker Parr Registered: 07/28/03 Posts: 60 Loc: Centralia, WA	Thanks for the help it is greatly appreciated. FS
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