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This fish hook size chart is based on Mustad's O'Shaughnessy Sea Hooks and clearly shows the variation in sizes from a size 9/0 hook with a total length of just over 3" (80mm) down to a size 8 hook with a total length of just over 5/8" (17mm) Selecting the right size hook to use is a matter of matching it to the size of the bait you intend to impale upon it, and the capacity of the fish's mouth you hope will engulf it

Want to make sure you dont get spined next time you have to get a catfish off your line

When tying these two different lines together you have to ensure the knot is done correctly as the braid may cut through or compromise the mono/fluoro line (and braid always wins the knot battles)

Not sure how to tie the braid directly to the mono

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