During the course of my fishing season here on Long Island I use several different models and sizes of hooks in the fishing rigs I use for targeting striped bass, bluefish, weakfish and fluke. Mustad, Gamakatsu and Owner are among the manufacturers I use.

I love fishing live baits for striped bass but at different times of the season a mix of cut and soft baits will be used for them as well. Live baits are also effective for me during the summer months when fluke and summer-run weakfish are the targets.

The fish hooks in the following video have worked well for me over the years and I hope those of you reading this find something of use for your saltwater fishing as well.

Lazer TroKar is thrilled to announce the expansion of their pro staff, by adding Bassmaster Elite Series Pro, Jeff Kriet.  He will join Skeet Reese, Shaw Grigsby, Brent Chapman, Gerald Swindle, Scott Martin, Jason Williamson, Jonathon Vandam and Rick Clunn representing Lazer TroKar hooks during the 2012 Bassmaster Elite season.

TroKar manufactures the only hooks in the world utilizing surgically sharpened technology. Introduced three years ago, these wickedly sharp hooks are sweeping the competitive bass market.

Jeff commented, “Even if I didn’t sign with Lazer TroKar I would use the hooks, they are AWESOME.”

“We can’t be any more excited to add Jeff to our Bassmaster Elite Series team, he has showed for many years how dominant he can be.” stated Matt Gray, Lazer TroKar hook product manager.

Jeff will be fishing all year on the Bassmaster Elite Series Tour.  He’s looking forward to winning again now that he’s using the sharpest fishhook the world has ever seen.

Fish Looks for Jeff on the water this year in Louisiana and hopefully on stage all week during the upcoming Bassmasters Classic.