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Needing a strong hook ? (27 posts / 2,851 views)
chopper chopper
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Post #1 16 Aug 2020 22:19
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I've just started fishing a fairly weedy lake. I've been using the korda hooks as the hooks I use to use and like I can't seem to get hold of. ( Drenam super specialist). I don't like using the korda hooks as I find that bend to easy. the question is what strong hook do you recommend for fishing a weedy lake
phil090781
Posts: 2,335
Post #2 16 Aug 2020 23:24
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In reply to Post #1
Gardner continental range, or carp R Us centurions if you can find them.

Korda do their ‘X' versions too which are a thicker gauge. I don't buy in to the ‘Korda hooks are crap' b*llocks, I've never had an issue personally.
yonny yonny
Posts: 7,934
Post #3 17 Aug 2020 07:44
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In reply to Post #1
I tested a bunch of hooks in my lab at work a few years ago and Atomic came out the toughest. They're hard as nails.
DarthMullet
Posts: 321
Post #4 17 Aug 2020 10:10
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In reply to Post #3
Definitely Atomic. Brilliant hooks.
Lb1983
Posts: 177
Post #5 17 Aug 2020 10:35
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In reply to Post #1
Owners or the carp r us as mentioned are seriously strong hooks
elltell elltell
Posts: 1,571
Post #6 17 Aug 2020 11:37
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In reply to Post #1
I used to use Solar 101s stronghold but last couple of years used the Carp R Us ATS Continentals in size 2, a beast of a hook👍👍
Cheers
Tel
hyperloop hyperloop
Posts: 2,798
Post #7 17 Aug 2020 11:53
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In reply to Post #1
Gardner Continental Mugga's are super strong, + another vote for Atomic's.

Anything will be stronger than the super specialists... they're chub hooks.
chopper chopper
Posts: 4,767
Post #8 17 Aug 2020 15:36
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I didn't realize carp r us where still going ? Thort that had disappeared years ago. I did use them about 20 years ago and found the hooks good
yonny yonny
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Post #9 17 Aug 2020 15:38
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In reply to Post #8
Their Centurions are a proper beast of a hook. I'll use them for snags but for a bit of weed I don't think you need anything particularity special.
elltell elltell
Posts: 1,571
Post #10 17 Aug 2020 16:59
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In reply to Post #8
Ray and the team are still going strong, free p&p and special 20% discount till end of August
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Tel
elltell elltell
Posts: 1,571
Post #11 17 Aug 2020 17:17
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In reply to Post #9
The Continentals are an addition to the cRu range, a slightly different version of the original Centurion 2000. Features a longer Ultra sharp point, slightly longer shank and looks to be slightly heavier gauge wire.
Cheers
Tel
Calabro
Posts: 335
Post #12 17 Aug 2020 22:42
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In reply to Post #1
Had the exact same issue with Korda on my weedy venue. Hooks bent and broke very frequently. Tried and tested several brands, and have been using Gardner without any problems for over two years.
NemesisWitch NemesisWitch
Posts: 1,423
Post #13 17 Aug 2020 23:02
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In reply to Post #3
Another vote for Atomic. Chodda is a brilliant hook, mega strong.
wingnuttz wingnuttz
Posts: 524
Post #14 19 Aug 2020 10:32
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In reply to Post #13
A nice strong hook is the owner c1 flyliner.
chopper chopper
Posts: 4,767
Post #15 20 Aug 2020 02:12
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In reply to Post #14
Use to use the owner hooks a lot. But can't seem to find them anywhere. Mind you I went threw a spell of bending them and even snapped some in a lake with no weed or snags and most fish where mid dubble
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