Topwater Lures: Treble vs Single Hooks

Most lures on the market come pre-rigged or recommend treble hooks as a standard.

Below are some advantages and disadvantages of using either single or treble hooks on your lures.

Hook	Advantages	Disadvantages
Treble	-Great hookup rate -Holds more water so it’s easier to swim in most conditions	-Scratches lure significantly -Hooks are more likely to fall off during fight -Tends to open up when there is a lot of pressure
Single	-Doesn’t scratch your lure as much -Gives the best swimming action -Tends not to fall off during fight -Doesn’t open up easily -Doesn’t damage fish as much, better for catch and release	-Harder to swim in rougher conditions -Not a great hookup rate
Double Single	-Fish can easily get hooked due to having 2 hooks -Hooks don’t fall off easily -Slightly heavier than singles so you can rig them on belly	-Harder to swim in rougher conditions

A popular rigging option is putting a belly treble and a single tail hook, this will help your lure dive in with the weight of the treble hook whilst being light on the back to give you a strong tail kicking action. Mix and match accordingly to your needs

Below are some combinations:

1. Treble on both front & rear

2. Single on both front & rear

3. Treble on front, single on rear

4. Double single on both front & rear

5. Double Single on front, single on rear

6. Treble on front, double single on rear

Here are some popular products on our website:

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Treble Hook: BKK Raptor Z, Owner Cultiva ST-66 , Shout Curve Point 31

Single Hook: Shout Single Kudako, Shout Ringed Kudako, BKK Lone Diablo

Double Single Hook: Shout Double Kudako, Shout Short Double Kudako