The 3 Best Replacement Treble Hooks
Whether your hooks have rusted, gotten beaten down by rocks, bent out, or are just plain missing, eventually you will need to replace the treble hooks on your hard plastic baits.
And there are hundreds of different options to choose from. Most of which look exactly the same to be honest.
But we have narrowed it down to our 3 favorites to make things simple. Here are the top 3 best replacement treble hooks.
When Choosing . . .
So in terms of performance, all three of these treble hooks are going to be about the same. So when it actually comes down to choosing the specific one, there are a few things to consider:
- Price: The prices very between these hooks depending on the manufacturer or the quantity. So choose the best price to quantity ratio between them.
- Visual Appeal: Although these hooks mostly perform the same, they do have slightly different designs. So if one just stands out to you and looks better than the others, that is reason enough to choose that one.
- Brand Loyalty: Some guys just have more confidence and loyalty to certain brands. So if that is you, just pick the treble hook from your favorite brand.
1. Trokar TK949 Wide Gap
Trokar TK949 Wide Gap Treble Hooks was known formerly under part number TK310, and anglers can expect the same high-grade Trokar short shank wide gap treble hook and same Lazer Sharp L949 Trokar point performance!
The name change is to align the hook number with the point number. TK949 Wide Gap Treble Hooks are made from 3X strong wire with a straight eye and point style applicable for freshwater and saltwater use.
Rest assured that you will get the same quality as you have known with Trokar TK949 Wide Gap Treble Hooks!
- Extra Wide Gap
- Short Shank
- 3X Strong Wire
- Platinum Black Finish
- Qty. per Pack: 6
- Price: $7.99
2. Owner ST-41 Stinger
Owner ST-41 Stinger Treble Hooks are 2X strong with a short shank and a corrosion-resistant black chrome finish.
These trebles are the ideal replacement hooks for improving the hooking power of heavy freshwater and most varieties of saltwater plugs, spoons and die-cast jigs.
The Owner ST-41’s are lethal when used as a stinger for rigging natural baits. Owner ST-41 Stinger Treble Hooks are more balanced than standard treble hooks due to their unique engineering.
This allows them to hang straight so your lures run straighter and truer.
- 2X strong
- Cutting points
- Short shank
- Round bend
- Black chrome finish
- Qty. per pack: 8
- Price: $8.49
3. VMC Hybrid Short
VMC Hybrid Treble Short Hooks have all the features of its VMC Hybrid treble hook relation but with a shorter shank.
This hybrid combination has a round bend with a wider gap for maximum strength and hook rate. The inline ring delivers better swim action from the lure.
VMC Hybrid Treble Short Hooks are forged from the finest high-carbon steel with needle points, which are chemically sharpened to stay sharp longer.
- 1X strong
- Wide gap
- Short shank
- Inline eye
- Forged
- High-carbon steel
- Needle point
- Qty. per pack: 4
- Price: $3.79
Treble Hook Size Chart Guide
Size #6 and #4 will be your standard treble hook sizes that you use on pretty much all crankbaits, jerkbaits, and other hard plastic baits.
#4 will be for your full sized crankbaits (generally around 1/2oz baits).
And #6 will you for your smaller crankbaits (generally 1/4-3/8oz baits) as well as pretty much all jerkbaits.
Reeling this In
Ultimately, while there are countless options out there, any of these three treble hooks—the Trokar TK949, Owner ST-41 Stinger, and VMC Hybrid Short—will give you the performance you need on the water.
The best choice comes down to a few simple factors: your budget, how the hooks look to you, or your loyalty to a specific brand.
No matter which one you choose, you’ll be well on your way to replacing those old hooks and getting your favorite lures back in top shape.
