[Jared]

I'm sure I dont use crankbaits as much as alot of the people on here (which is something I need to change) but when I do, I will sometimes change out the stock hooks for gamakatsus of the same size, or red hooks of the same size. I have also swapped out the stock hooks for the VMC sure set hooks ( http://www.basspro.com/servlet/cata...rClassCode=10&hvarSubCode=2&hvarTarget=browse ) However, I dont like to change hook size most often on smaller crankbaits, like one of my favorites, the Rapala SR-5, because I noticed it changes the action too drastically.

As far as what size to put on, I hate to give such a vague answer but, it really depends on which bait your swapping on.

 

[Jared]

A while back it seemed like everyone I spoke to was removing the rear hooks on their lipless crankbaits and leaving it off. This supposedly made it more weedless. I dont know about yall but I'd rather catch a few more weeds because I had a rear hook than miss a nice fish because I didn't have that rear hook.

 

[Jared]

violently rip the bait out of the grass which keeps most of the grass off anyway..

theres a very good reason why I dont like cutting the front hook off the treble. Ripping the bait from the grass when it first hangs is an AMAZING bite trigger! When Santee was loaded with Hydrilla doing exactly that was a VERY productive technique. I'm sure the same technique must work all over where there is submerged grass and a lipless bait is being tossed.