But then again i had been fishing out there every day for about 3 weeks without even getting a bite and then caugth those 2 within 10 minutes of each other. It has a very sharp point and it is made of tough and durable material. I have the Walleye pen net which is 26x24. As mentioned, treble hooks are also great for landing walleye. Trophies are in the eye of the beholder. And while it is a Japanese brand, it makes fishing gear in the United States. And the second thing is the size of the hook. The size of a spinning reel is important. Any Walleye between 18-24 inches must be released. The first is the design. and i never mounted it. The best part was that it was tagged and tagging of fish on that lake hadn't happened for 5 plus years. Here is the model number PT262463 which includes the 6 … I may never catch one. Walleye Chop can move your boat along at about 0.2-0.4 MPH on good days. Examples of size two octopus claws include the Gamakatsu Offset Octopus Circle Hook and the Eagle Claw Octopus hook. I fished lots of water with big fish, so I knew I always had a chance at 30+ at any time. According to the manufacturer, they are 30 percent sharper and 20 stronger than most fishing hooks. The best types of hooks for walleye are octopus hooks and treble hooks. If there is no chop, utilize a Trolling Motor on low to get the same effect. These big fish are a ball to catch but are actually too big for eating. Keep for a trophy or let it go to reward it's longevity. Think how much enjoyment someone else would have had if you had released it to be caught another day. Octopus hooks are also popular among walleye anglers because their design makes them easy to snell and to hide in bait such as leeches, minnows, and nightcrawlers. The average walleye we caught last summer was about 22 inches and we get many 26-28 inches (6-8 pounds). So you killed a trophy fish and never mounted it because it was an ounce shy? I'm considering getting a replica made of this one that I caught early this summer in Canada. Back then we(lake Sakajwea) had ALOT of 8 lb plus fish and i always thought i would catch another. Also caught it while fishing with my old man and convincing him to stay out even though some big rain had been moving through most of the day. Sorry I did not release it. I would not mount a 26" fish. by Kelly Hannan » Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:40 am, by Chinwhiskers » Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:53 pm, by allgamehunter » Mon Aug 31, 2009 4:53 pm, by Sask hunter » Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:40 pm, by Nick Roehl » Mon Jun 06, 2011 10:32 am, by Rick Acker » Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:21 pm. The sizes include size 2, which is the perfect octopus fishing hook size for catching walleye. Dyxsssm Fishing Spring Octopus Fishing Hooks. I agree your trophy is in the eye of the beholder who cares what other people think your the one paying for it and your the one with the memory if i was to catch a 28 incher I'd mount it no questions asked but once i had the 28 mounted wouldnt mount any other eye unless it was 30 or had an awesome story behind it. I have a 28 1/2" 8 1/2lb eye on my wall. Anything over the slot (24+) is an old fish. It contains a valuable source of protein, which, as you know, is necessary to build and repair various parts of the body. You're with the Deanzie now.". She was caught, photographed and released to keep spreading those big girl genes. However, not many walleye anglers use them. And also in the sense that they are quite sharp and great for hooking up fish. Very nice mount!Great coloring.Your earlier story about how it was caught is also interesting.My wife and I have each mounted one walleye.Both caught on jerk baits while muskie fishing. The design has to be great for the type of fish you want to catch. The treble hook type is also good for catching walleye. Whatever makes you smile! depending on where you are, and the avereage size fish in your area, I agree with the 10# rule on Walleye. In this section, let’s focus on the hook size. The box is available in several sizes including the sizes perfect for fishing walleye. The best type of hook for walleye is the octopus hook type. They are extremely high-quality in the sense that they are made of tough steel. All the hooks are made of high-quality and super tough carbon steel. Octopus hooks are so good at attracting and hooking walleye that some people call them walleye assassins. A good size walleye is any legal fish that I EAT!!! While octopus hooks are the best for landing walleye, not all of them are great; only size 2 and size 3 octopus hooks are ideal for targeting walleye. Re: What size walleye would you consider a wall hanger. Summary. If you'd like to see many pics of Walleye that we catch, visit my site at www.teamtriggerfinger1.webs.com . There are many guys who have fished many years and have not come close to that. Streams to Sakakawea, and every lake in between...Walleye fishing tips, tactics, and various reports. If I caught a 29" that went over 8lbs, yes, If it were skinny and under,no. The only thing you may not like about it is the fact that it is a bit pricey. Here's the 30 my Dad caught...anyone want to guess what she went? If I caught a 28" that went over 9lbs. I know i should have let them go but i was assured by a bunch of old timers at the lake that it was ok to take the bigger ones from lake darling since half the lake is off limits anyways. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. My 2 cents. It is a high-quality size 2 octopus hook that is perfect for catching walleye. Apart from being used to catch walleye, they can also be used to catch herring, pickerel, salmon, pike, bass, and carp. For me it's gotta be 34 or 36, because if you hit up Devils Lake at the right time, It's nothing to catch some ten pounders. Statistics are like a Bikini, for what they reveal is exciting, but what they conceal is significant. yes, under no. "Did you feel that? The smaller ones are for eating, the larger for hanging on the wall. We use data about you for a number of purposes explained in the links below. 25 up certainly wouldn't be shameful! I've probably caught 7000 in my lifetime and have never cracked the 10# mark, there is a piece of wall with nothing on it in my den that reminds me of it. Been in that 8-9lb range many times but have never sealed the deal. That's a real cool pic! However, they are also not the smallest. Eagle Claw is an American brand that has been making good quality fishing hooks and other fishing gear for quite some time. These are necessary to boost your brain development and support good heart health. I think I would like to get a replica made. I have caught one that I thought was 12lbs but when it got weighted at a offical scale it came in at 11lbs 15 ounces. In my opinion, this Eagle Claw Octopus hook is their best fishing hook ever! The sizes are 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, and 6/0. This is ironic because many people are willing to spend three to four hundred dollars on a good fishing rod but do not think much about the hook that is actually going to be on their fishing line doing the catching. These octopus hooks come in seven sizes in a box of 175 pieces. Every year some one caught a wall hanger, and this was the biggest fish any one in our group caught that year.