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Fish Hook Size Chart — Universal Guide
Hook sizes work on an inverse scale: the larger the number (e.g., #14), the smaller the hook. Above size 1/0 (one-aught), sizes go up as the hook gets larger (1/0, 2/0, 3/0, etc.).
| Hook Size | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| #14 – #10 | Panfish, small trout, flies | Tiny wire hooks, light wire |
| #8 – #6 | Trout, crappie, small bass | Standard freshwater range |
| #4 – #2 | Bass, walleye, catfish (small) | Good all-around size |
| #1 – 1/0 | Bass, large trout, channel cat | Transition from small to “aught” sizing |
| 2/0 – 4/0 | Bass (soft plastics), inshore | Most popular offset worm hook range |
| 5/0 – 7/0 | Catfish, carp, pike, salmon | Large, strong hooks for heavy fish |
| 8/0 – 12/0 | Trophy catfish, offshore, sharks | Heavy-duty big game hooks |
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