Best replacement hooks for deep cranks

[StarBoard7]

Hey guys ,

Losing too many fish on these lures with the stock hooks so wanted to try changing them out.
Primary fish great lakes for smallies .
What are some hooks/sizes I should consider when replacing the stock hooks on 5/6xd cranks or deep cranks in general?

Thanks for any help guys!

[thedude]

1. kvd triple grips
2. regular triple grips (mustad)

a good crankbait rod will make a big difference as well.

[Crankinsmallies]

KVD Triple grips and a Kistler Helium composite crankbait rod

[StarBoard7]

Thanks guys.
Are the kvd triple grips you guys are referring to the short shank hooks?

[thedude]

yes. kvds are the short shank version of the regular triple grips. you can usually get away with using the next size bigger.

[djkimmel]

Been using Mustad Triple Grips for a long, long time. Probably since about the time they first came out. I really like the newer, shorter shank hooks in a slightly bigger size. I don't often go to a number 2 but will if the lure supports it and still has great action. I use lots of the number 4.

Since I don't fish the tournaments anymore, I've gotten a little lazy and sloppy with crankbait trebles, but I still have a big box full of original crankbait trebles of many shapes and sizes (usually a size or two too small). I should probably bag those babies up and put them in a garage sale somewhere... I'm sure someone would use them!