Sizes 22 through 1 are freshwater hooks, and just for some easy reference, a size 16 is ideal for trout, an 18 is perfect for panfish, and a 2 would work well for bass. Fishing Hook Diameter (a.k ...

The category of fishing gear known as terminal tackle—hooks, weights, jigs, and other miscellaneous rigging bits— really is the foundation for any angler’s fishing arsenal.