Bass Pro's Hook Secrets EXPOSED! STOP Choosing the Wrong Fishing Hooks

Are you choosing the right hook for your fishing style and conditions to maximize your hook-up success? Learn how to choose between the offset worm hook and EWG (Extra Wide Gap) hook.

In this bass fishing class, former tournament pro Derek Hudnall explains the features of various hooks, like bait keepers. Hudnall talks about the importance of hook point penetration for hooking and landing bass. Derek also highlights these hooks’ uses in different fishing situations, such as flipping and fishing heavy cover. The former Bassmaster Elite pro also contrasts the oversized worm hook VS EWG hooks, explaining when each is preferable, particularly for controlling bait action and avoiding snags in cover. The Bass University instructor shares his personal fishing experience, stressing the importance of hook size and penetration in certain fishing scenarios, particularly when dealing with fish close to the boat and how a hook’s ability to rotate affects its fish hooking success.

Covered in this class:
What’s the difference between an Offset Worm Hook and an EWG Hook, and when should I use each?
How do hook designs affect hook-up ratios and bait retention in different fishing situations?
Why is hook penetration important, and how does it impact fishing in heavy cover or flipping?
When should I use a longer shank hook for certain baits to control their action?
What are the risks of using the wrong hook style, and how can it affect hooking a fish?