Carp Hook Sizes and more

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Carp Hook Sizes and more

Post by marckyg123 » Mon Dec 19, 2016 8:02 pm

I am very new to Carp fishing and I'm not sure what hook sizes to use?? Cheers -Marcky :water:

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Re: Carp Hook Sizes and more

Post by Boonanza » Mon Dec 19, 2016 8:30 pm

A size 4 hook is a good size to use you can catch quite small to very large fish mate :thumbsup:
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Re: Carp Hook Sizes and more

Post by Paul Foot » Mon Dec 19, 2016 9:34 pm

Small, as in #8 circle hook, just enough for a couple of pieces of corn. The beasts suck it in to thier mouth.

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Re: Carp Hook Sizes and more

Post by BIG GAV » Tue Dec 20, 2016 8:24 am

Boonies on the money size 4 baitholder works a treat. I use circle hooks 1/0 max lip hook helps keep ur tackle!
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