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Old 10-02-2019, 07:10 PM
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Default Swordfish hook question

I have some Canyon time in the near future and
With the depressing tuna reports I’m seriously
Considering spending time with a swordfish rig
Out there. So just wondering what would be the
Most of practical hook size.
Thanks for any and all info
Chris
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Old 10-03-2019, 11:37 AM
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Default Re: Swordfish hook question

9/0-11/0 is the sweet spot. We have hooked them with smaller HD Tuna hooks but not ideal.

Use the smaller hooks for live bait and larger for dead baits. Hope this helps you.
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Old 10-03-2019, 05:31 PM
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11/0 Offset stainless steel.
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Old 10-05-2019, 11:18 AM
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My last sword was caught on a 12 circle hook with 8 feet of 80lb floro leader. the funny thing was it was only set 25 feet down with half a bluefish for bait.
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Old 10-06-2019, 10:10 AM
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Thanks for the info unfortunately this weeks extended offshore
Forecast is not looking very promising
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Old 10-06-2019, 11:41 AM
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And if fishing at night make sure and bring some glow sticks....
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