commercial fish hooks L.T. Marine Tuna Swim Hook line with the shank than most typical octopus style hooks 2315 High Carbon Steel Nickel

So, the green pumpkin color provides contrast, and it looks natural. Sexton also notes that green pumpkin holds up well in a respectable range of scenarios

I will always use a trailer hook, unless I am constantly getting hung or snagging grass

They made my favorite Swimbait rods that much better IMO

Cons Too big and heavy for back-bay use Likely to scare away anything in the vicinity if used in shallow water Requires fairly heavy gear to cast and work correctly Even with a football field-sized school of menhaden (aka bunker) to choose from, the biggest and fattest stripers will seek out an easy meal in the form of a slow, wounded baitfish