I ordered some refills for my Trokar hook box earlier this week. Along with my order I got some samples of Mustad flip/punch hooks.
These things look really strong and sharp. Has anyone here tried them yet?
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Quote from: Princeton_Man on November 17, 2017, 06:17:44 AM
I ordered some refills for my Trokar hook box earlier this week. Along with my order I got some samples of Mustad flip/punch hooks.
These things look really strong and sharp. Has anyone here tried them yet?
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I got a pack of those in a LTB a while ago. I've used them but I haven't caught any fish on them. So I'm no help...lol
Quote from: Princeton_Man on November 17, 2017, 06:17:44 AM
I ordered some refills for my Trokar hook box earlier this week. Along with my order I got some samples of Mustad flip/punch hooks.
These things look really strong and sharp. Has anyone here tried them yet?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171117/4ca0012c64c98e49aa76f97adbc317ab.jpg)
Jim, the color scheme is a little odd? lo Did you get a box of fruity pebbles with that?
To answer the question. I like the Mustad flippin hooks. I use them on my punch setup. Any better than VMC or Gammy? Meh....who knows.
I like Mustad hooks. I would like to try some of those in the 2/0-3/0 size.
Quote from: rickdelprado on November 17, 2017, 06:28:50 AM
I got a pack of those in a LTB a while ago. I've used them but I haven't caught any fish on them. So I'm no help...lol
I noticed the Proud Supporter LTB logo on the packages.
Quote from: caddyjoe77 on November 17, 2017, 07:02:15 AM
Jim, the color scheme is a little odd? lo Did you get a box of fruity pebbles with that?
To answer the question. I like the Mustad flippin hooks. I use them on my punch setup. Any better than VMC or Gammy? Meh....who knows.
Thanks Joe! The rainbow packaging is a bit odd, so is the blue paint on the bait keeper. Gotta figure they probably pay some artsy marketing person to come up with promo packaging. lo
Since I became Trokar loyal, I haven't shopped hooks in quite a while and definitely haven't seen these Mustads.
Quote from: j102 on November 17, 2017, 07:25:44 AM
I like Mustad hooks. I would like to try some of those in the 2/0-3/0 size.
They look strong.
Quote from: caddyjoe77 on November 17, 2017, 07:02:15 AM
Jim, the color scheme is a little odd? lo Did you get a box of fruity pebbles with that?
LGBTQXYZ edition? Looks like they forgot who their target demographic is....
Quote from: caddyjoe77 on November 17, 2017, 07:02:15 AM
Jim, the color scheme is a little odd? lo Did you get a box of fruity pebbles with that?
To answer the question. I like the Mustad flippin hooks. I use them on my punch setup. Any better than VMC or Gammy? Meh....who knows.
I took a black sharpie to the blue lol.
Quote from: cport on November 17, 2017, 08:04:26 AM
LGBTQXYZ edition? Looks like they forgot who their target demographic is....
Actually they have the Autism awareness ribbon on the pack.
Quote from: rickdelprado on November 17, 2017, 08:20:05 AM
Actually they have the Autism awareness ribbon on the pack.
What is that? I'm not familiar.
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Quote from: rickdelprado on November 17, 2017, 08:20:05 AM
Actually they have the Autism awareness ribbon on the pack.
I missed the Autism Awareness ribbon! ~b~
Quote from: cport on November 17, 2017, 08:36:46 AM
What is that? I'm not familiar.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism)
Lol ok I see it now. I read Austin, not autism, I left my glasses at home today.
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Quote from: rickdelprado on November 17, 2017, 06:28:50 AM
I got a pack of those in a LTB a while ago. So I'm no help...lol
Same here ^^^
Quote from: cport on November 17, 2017, 08:46:32 AM
Lol ok I see it now. I read Austin, not autism, I left my glasses at home today.
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LOL yeah its hard to read. I knew cause I remembered it from the pack I had.
Quote from: Princeton_Man on November 17, 2017, 07:31:24 AM
They look strong.
Mustad hooks are good hooks. I mostly use VMC, but these are worth a try. I have seen them at Dicks or BassPro (can't remember) and I agree, they look strong.
I'm a trokar guy but for my trebles it's all Mustad. I may give them a try, they look pretty stout. I lost a good fish yesterday because I straighten a 5/0 Trokar flipping hook :'(
Quote from: Mike Cork on November 19, 2017, 02:01:33 PM
I'm a trokar guy but for my trebles it's all Mustad. I may give them a try, they look pretty stout. I lost a good fish yesterday because I straighten a 5/0 Trokar flipping hook :'(
Straightening a Trokar takes something special.
Quote from: Mike Cork on November 19, 2017, 02:01:33 PM
I'm a trokar guy but for my trebles it's all Mustad. I may give them a try, they look pretty stout. I lost a good fish yesterday because I straighten a 5/0 Trokar flipping hook :'(
That had to be a huge fish. I have heard and seen straighten hooks and it always blows my mind that fighting a bass can do that. Wow!!
I haven't tried those but I have used the Denny Brauer version and they are strong as hell and super sharp. And the eyes were completely sealed so there was no worries about line issues.
Quote from: Princeton_Man on November 19, 2017, 02:48:22 PM
Straightening a Trokar takes something special.
Like a stump. ~roflmao J/K
Seriously It must have been a good fish though. I use the Trokar flipping hooks as well they are stout. I bought quite a few when that had a bunch of them on sale at Dicks like 1/2 price awhile back. I've never straightened one but I have opened a couple slightly. I'm out of the 5/0 ones I've been using the 4/0 until I find some more at a decent price. The lake i've been working doesn't mats hardly at all so the jig has been my bait of choice around cover.
I tried to find my pack of blue Autism awareness hooks since I read this thread. Guess I misplaced them in the hoards of excessive tackle I have stored in 2 different closets, under my bed, the boat, and the garage. ~shade
Quote from: Mike Cork on November 19, 2017, 02:01:33 PM
I'm a trokar guy but for my trebles it's all Mustad. I may give them a try, they look pretty stout. I lost a good fish yesterday because I straighten a 5/0 Trokar flipping hook :'(
You sure it wasn't a rock?
Them rocks trick me from time to time. I set into one last week that did a number on one of my hooks. Lol
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Quote from: rickdelprado on November 20, 2017, 05:35:33 AM
You sure it wasn't a rock?
Them rocks trick me from time to time. I set into one last week that did a number on one of my hooks. Lol
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I hear them rocks are some tough fighters. ~roflmao
Quote from: SteveTX on November 20, 2017, 12:32:14 PM
I hear them rocks are some tough fighters. ~roflmao
They are tough fighters and usually they win the fight.
Quote from: Mike Cork on November 19, 2017, 02:01:33 PM
I lost a good fish yesterday because I straighten a 5/0 Trokar flipping hook :'(
Yikes! I caught this guy flipping a 4/0 Trokar and no issues at all.
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