Hook Size Calculator
Find the right hook size and style for your target species, bait type, and bait size.
Inputs
Results
Recommended Hook Size
1
Hook Style4
Gap Width12.2 mm
Hook Strength5 / 10
How to Use This Calculator
- Select your target species from panfish/crappie up to pike and catfish.
- Choose your bait type: live bait, artificial lure, or fly — each calls for a different hook style.
- Select the bait size (small, medium, or large) to proportion the hook correctly.
- Read Recommended Hook Size — positive numbers are standard sizes; zero or negative values indicate 1/0, 2/0, etc.
- Note the Hook Style code: 1=Aberdeen, 2=Octopus, 3=Circle, 4=Wide Gap, 5=Treble.
- Use Gap Width (mm) and Hook Strength to confirm the hook matches your fishing line and target species.
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