What's the best hook for sail fish?

What's the best hook for sail fish? #8441 03/06/13 03:05 PM
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 162 W WillCFish OP Outdoorsman
OP WillCFish Outdoorsman W Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 162	New to Sailfishing and wondered what hook would be best and how to fish them. Better to troll for them or live bait over the side? Looking to go out of Fort Pierce. Thanks CW WillCFish on You Tube and Facebook Friend Me,

Re: What's the best hook for sail fish? [Re: WillCFish] #8448 03/10/13 12:31 PM
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 22 G Gkowal Outdoorsman
Gkowal Outdoorsman G Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 22	A 5/0 to 7/0 hook is good for sailfish, if you use circle hooks remember to open them up a little. you can slow troll live baits to good effect, http://www.squidoo.com/trolling-basics (while not specifically for sailfish live-bait trolling is the same with any species). You can also troll artificial lures for sailfish, though to be honest if it is your first go-around use live bait. Live bait can be anything that swims and is small enough for the sailfish to eat. Goggle-eyes are the favorite bait of tournament fishermen, but mullet, hardtails (blue runners) or any bait fish in the 6-8 inch range will work just fine. Hope this helps- Glen http://glenkowalski.hubpages.com/hub/Sheapshead-Fishing http://glenkowalski.hubpages.com/hub/Southern-Flounder

Re: What's the best hook for sail fish? [Re: Gkowal] #8512 03/30/13 01:29 PM
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OP WillCFish Outdoorsman W Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 162	Thanks for the information Glen. WillCFish on You Tube and Facebook Friend Me,

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