I'd have to say that my favorite ALL AROUND hook would have to be either Mustad's 2/0 (You have to sharpen them, but they are very strong!) And the Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp BRONZE 2/0... Much stronger than the nickel ones, at least the point of the hook... These two hooks seem to work good for me!! =)

Tom
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