Best hook for walleyes using live Alwives???

[jim little]

Larry,

I'm gearing up this spring to fish for Walleyes. I set up on steep Rocky points and banks in Tennessee and put a light out. When Alwives start circling I catch them on a sabiki and put them in my shad tank. The baits are about 3 inches or so. My hook up ratio pitching the baits to the bank is very poor. I think I may have been using too stiff of a spinning rod but I also would like to know the best hook to use for this application on walleyes. I hook the baits through the back to keep them running away from the boat and splashing about. What is your suggestion for a hook for this type of fishing?

Jim from Knoxville

[dahlberg]

Hi Jim
Try the Owner mosquito hook or a 37160 mustad. It's usually a good idea to use as small a hook as you can get away with.
Sounds like fun!
best
L