I use the Gamakatsu size 1 EWG for small bait and is the weakest one I have very interested in this because I use smaller 3inch or smaller soft plastic baits. 🤔 a nother size.
Great comment! Definitely! Weight distribution can effect metal tolerance big time. The metal was similar to the Prism hooks but seems to me 1/32 wider OD. The shape also plays a role, but I just wanted to test it with the rest since I had them handy. I think we should just DQ the Googan hook from this test lol.
Yup I’ve had daiichis fresh out of the pack that didn’t pass the thumb nail test. Glad my fishing experience has paid off. After bending out on a almost 6 pounder definitely loss of my PB at the boat. Bent out gamakatsu. I only use heavy hammer hooks. Although putting gamakatsu super line hooks in this battle would have been legit!
Most hooks are much duller than you think. Even the most expensive brands are rounded, blunt and have bent points when you look at them under 60x magnification.
A lot can play into this, current, depth, water temps, rods, line type, and more but if id have to guess Id say a 5-10lbs of force. (Safe to say about 2lbs per fish pound) Keep in mind your rod bends to reduce the pressure put on your line and hooks. So its very unlikely you would ever get more than 5lbs from a 3-4lb bass in my opinion.
