VMC inline hooks. Not sure of size you'll need but others can weigh in. We used them in place of any treble we had on any lures both surface and subsurface.
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Where do you fish? I've got a few barracuda on that same color 200 and also on the sardine color. I rig mine with 49 strand cable and add a solid ring to the split ring to attach. When pulling ballyhoo, I always keep one short of the transom. Don't know if it will solve the problem, but you might try using a smaller 7/0 inline like a VMC or Owner and see if it resolves the issue. you can ...
Without breaking the bank, I'd look at a Shimano TLD 20 or 25 loaded with 30 or 40# mono. Could also use this reel for bottom fishing. For a 2 (3) piece rod for this outfit, look to a Okuma Nomad or Nomad Express travel rod. For casting, you current redfish rod/reel would be fine. If you are straightening hooks, back your drag off. Drag is made to slow and tire a fish, not stop it. Either that ...
50 lb mono leaders (or #5 single strand SS wire), 6/0 or 7/0 VMC 7385BN circle hooks through the nose, and you can catch damn near anything that swims past Stuart. Keep your reels juuuust above freespool and watch your spread like a hawk. Nine times out of ten you'll see the sailfish eat your bait off the surface if you're paying close attention.
