Owner S75M Single Lure Hooks
Owner offers a specialized line of inline single hooks designed to replace factory treble hooks on lures like plugs, spoons, and spinners. These hooks feature an oversized, straight eye that allows them to sit perfectly on a split ring, ensuring the hook point aligns with the lure's body for better action and fewer snags.
Key Owner Single Hook Models
- Owner S-75M Single Lure Hook: The most common replacement choice, featuring a Super Needle Point and a micro barb for firm holds with minimal fish damage.
- Owner S-75BLM: A barbless version of the S-75, ideal for catch-and-release and easier unhooking.
Sizing and Installation Guide
Choosing the right size is critical to maintain the lure's balance and action
- The Rule of Thumb: Match the hook gap of the single hook to the distance between two points on the original treble hook.
- Sizing Up: Anglers often use a single hook that is 1 to 2 sizes larger than the original treble to ensure the hook point extends past the lure's body profile.
- Orientation: For best performance, rig the belly hook with the point facing forward/down and the tail hook with the point facing upward
Benefits of Switching to Singles
- Fish Safety: Causes significantly less tissue damage and allows for faster releases.
- Reduced Snagging: Fewer hook points mean the lure can be worked through "snaggy" areas like kelp or timber more easily
- Better Hook Holds: Once a single hook penetrates, the larger gap and concentrated pressure make it much harder for a fish to shake loose compared to a treble.
- Lure Action: The lighter weight of a single hook can sometimes increase a lure's "kick" or vibration.