Any opinions on which hooks are better for hook ups the B940 short shank or the normal B940 for
A. Size 4s and 2s Flounder with possibility of bass for flappers in the surf
B. Size 2s for dogs with possibility of ray and Huss for clip down rigs
Which b940 types
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Re: Which b940 types
short shank for bass and flats and the normal ones for dogs as short shank are very hard to remove when deep hooked
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Re: Which b940 types
Thanks. Are short shanks difficult to unhook even with Gemini disgorgers?DSull wrote:short shank for Bass and flats and the normal ones for dogs as short shank are very hard to remove when deep hooked
Anyone else?
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Re: Which b940 types
find the normal ones good allrounder hate the match version seen to many cod turn tail in the surf after they bend out 
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Re: Which b940 types
agree with roger om this found the match version very weak hook compared to normal b940,sroger de dodger wrote:find the normal ones good allrounder hate the match version seen to many cod turn tail in the surf after they bend out
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Which b940 types
I might get some match hooks for scratching where their unlikely to be any decent fish. Sounds like short shanks are recommended for flats
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Re: Which b940 types
I have used short shanks before and they are good, but if you think a flat will swallow a long shank aberdeen, wait til you see what he will do to a short shank...wouldn't advise them for flats.
Use them for small fish baits for Whiting and such, Wrasse also.
Use them for small fish baits for Whiting and such, Wrasse also.
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Re: Which b940 types
I use the match type for most of my fishing along the east coast. If using bigger hooks like 2/0 I'd get the normal type. Sometimes it's handy in a snaggy spot for the hooks to bend out if caught in kelp though. Greystones being the usual spot 
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Re: Which b940 types
maybe he catches fish over 18 cm conor

you also wont find match hooks in 100 boxes wonder why ?
you also wont find match hooks in 100 boxes wonder why ?
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