Flipping Hooks and Knots

[FlatsNBay]

Which hooks and knots do you like for flipping pitching and punching?


As a hardcore pitcher and puncher, I've tried many different brands and models of hooks over the years. Most I've found are very sharp but very few have a decent keeper because the keeper either moves or even shatters when the keeper is made from plastic.

I was a die hard snell knot user for many years but I am now testing a palamor knot instead to see if there is a difference good or bad.  So far I have no complaints but still want to test it some more before deciding.

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[Smallie_Stalker]

"Which hooks and knots do you like for flipping pitching and punching?"

Hook: My hook of choice is the Denny Brauer Grip Pin Max Flippin' hook by Mustard.

Knot: I use either the BubTosh snell knot or a Palomar.

I haven't noticed any difference good or bad between the two knots, but depending on how bad my tremors are I go with whichever is easier to tie on any given day.





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[FlatsNBay]

Anyone see the new hook from VMC? They are called the VMC Redline series. Very interested in this line of hooks. They are pretty pricey though.

[Larry Francis]

Like stated in another thread I have just went to the Gamakatsu HD flippin hook. Really like it so far mainly because the keeper.

In lighter cover I will use a Mustad EWG hook.  Also for very thick baits like an 7-8 inch Stick bait, or a swim or fluke style bait which I will flip on occasion.

For the flpiin hook I use the Snell knot, and a Polomar for the EWG.

Just my 2 cents.

[Smallie_Stalker]

Anyone see the new hook from VMC? They are called the VMC Redline series. Very interested in this line of hooks. They are pretty pricey though.

I haven't seen those Flats. Thanks for posting the video. 

Let us know your findings if you try them out.


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[Donald Garner]

I use 3 different types of hooks when Flipping a Pitching depending on the cover and structure and the type of soft plastic I'm fishing with. 

#1 is the Lazer Trokar Flippin' Hook
#2 is the Lazer Trokar EWG Worm Hook
#3 is the VMC Heavy Duty Flippin Hook

When fishing heavy cover etc. I'll use either #1 or #3 due to the bait keeper that's on the hook.  If I'm fishing a Plastic Worm or a Lizard then I'll use the #2 hook. 

I prefer to use the Snell Knot when flippin.  I'll use the Palomar Knot when fishing the EWG hook setup.  One of the things I noticed when using the Snell Knot was the location of the hook set on the fish.  Most 99% were in the roof of the mouth.

[apenland01]

I honestly don't even know what flipping and punching is...

We power fish stuff and then drop shot if that's not working. 

[Dink Dawg]

I've used the same knot for 40 years, improved clinch.  Gamakatsu HD straight shank and Super Line EWG cover 95 percent of my needs.  I don't have super heavy punching situations like the Delta or Florida anglers experience.

[FlatsNBay]

I must say that I'm surprised. So far, for me the palamor knot has a much better hook up ratio than the snell. I've been a die hard snell knot user for many years. I still have some more testing to do....

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[RangerAndBass]

I am a Trokar Flippin hook and love them.
Also 100% snell.  because i was on a friends boat and had to tie a flipping hook so i tied a palomar. (I glue my snells and i didnt have any with me) . I missed a couple fish and i am blaming the palomar, rightly or wrongly.  i will not be changing away from my snell.