I use three different type of hooks. For a heavy drop shot i use a 3/0 mustad ultra piont and for my lite drop shot(4lbs) I use a # 4 mustad drop shot hook. For most of my drop shotting I use a #1 standout hook. They are easiest hooks to tie on and they have a pretty good hook up ratio. I would say I have about a 90% hook up with that hook.