To clarify my experiences, I've never had too big an issue hooking a big fish. Keeping the big fish on after a screaming run has been an issue for me with Dannys. I've landed plenty as well but there's no way several trebles have the fish holding ability of a nice big eel hook.
I haven't straightened that many Danny hooks over time either. They mostly come back in good shape, just without a fish attached.
I am a religious hook sharpener as well. The anti-light crowd (I don't believe the fish care much about lights, unless it's at least a car headlight) definitely doesn't like me because I'll sit there for two minutes with the light on to hone my hook points... |