Bank tackle hook sizes

[Alan Palmer]

Does anyone know how Bank Tackle wide gapes compare in size to Gardner talon tip wide gapes? Specifically sizes 10 and 8
Thanks

 

[Daniel Jeffery]

I think the bank tackle sizes are on the big side. Their size 10 can be similar to other size 8.

I don’t have Gardner hooks to compare, but below is a bank wide gape 10 next to a Drennan wide gape specialist 10. Hope this helps.

 

[Alan Palmer]

I think the bank tackle sizes are on the big side. Their size 10 can be similar to other size 8.

I don’t have Gardner hooks to compare, but below is a bank wide gape 10 next to a Drennan wide gape specialist 10. Hope this helps.
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That’s great thanks

 

[Andrew Jackson]

Does anyone know how Bank Tackle wide gapes compare in size to Gardner talon tip wide gapes? Specifically sizes 10 and 8
Thanks

Alan. Don't know if this is any use, it's not what you asked, but I can tell you the size 10 is more like an 8. Certainly it is bigger than the Gardner size 10 Target specimen curved point. I've used both with some success.

 

[Alan Palmer]

Alan. Don't know if this is any use, it's not what you asked, but I can tell you the size 10 is more like an 8. Certainly it is bigger than the Gardner size 10 Target specimen curved point. I've used both with some success.

Thanks, just ordered 10s and will see how they compare

 

[Bill Walford]

Thanks, just ordered 10s and will see how they compare

Alan,
I use the size 10 Bank Tackle wide gape hooks for worm kebab and some Barbel fishing. They are too “chunky” for maggot on the hook, I’ve contacted Bank a couple of times about smaller sizes and although they say they are looking at introducing smaller sizes there is no time scale I’m afraid

 

[Alan Palmer]

Alan,
I use the size 10 Bank Tackle wide gape hooks for worm kebab and some Barbel fishing. They are too “chunky” for maggot on the hook, I’ve contacted Bank a couple of times about smaller sizes and although they say they are looking at introducing smaller sizes there is no time scale I’m afraid

I use the Gardner target specimen hooks for maggots which are great ( and only £2) but the talon tips for boilie/paste…. Have had trouble getting them in 10s locally though and buying online seems a bit pricey

 

[Bob Watson]

I like the BT hooks for big baits but I don't think you can beat the Drennan super spades or specialists for maggot/castor/smaller baits for targeting big fish. My PB barbel fell to a bunch of maggots on a drennan ss size 14

Horses for courses!

 

[Steve Jeffery]

I ordrered a few sizes of the BT wide gapes, and do like them. Good prices, service and free postage at the time. Agree they are probably a size bigger than most competitors hooks.

I find the size 10's ideal for bigger baits like boilies and large pellets or dumbbells.