Hooks

For most soft plastics like worms and creature baits, a 3/0 to 5/0 offset worm hook covers the majority of situations. Bulkier creature baits and beaver-style baits often need a 4/0 or 5/0 to get full hook exposure, while finesse worms and smaller trailers work better on a 1/0 to 3/0. Match the hook gap to the bait width so the point clears the plastic on the hookset.

Straight shank hooks are best for Texas-rigging thinner baits like straight tail worms where you want minimal bait roll. EWG (extra wide gap) hooks have a wider bite, making them ideal for bulky creature baits and beavers where you need more room for the plastic to sit without blocking the point. Offset worm hooks bend just below the eye to help nose-hook plastics securely, keeping the bait straight and reducing the chance of it sliding down the shank.

Weighted swimbait hooks work best when you want a subtle, natural swimming action in clear water or around light cover, since the weight is hidden inside the bait. Jig heads give you more control over depth and fall rate and shine in deeper water or when you need to get down fast. If you're fishing around grass or wood, a weighted hook with a screw-lock keeper often comes through cover cleaner than an exposed jig head.

Yes, we ship hooks and all tackle free to the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, and New Zealand. A few countries have restrictions on certain barbed hook types or treble hooks for import, so it's worth checking your local customs rules before ordering if you're outside the US, though standard single hooks rarely cause issues.