I use owner hooks and owner hooks only usually. If I feel I'm losing fish because I feel the hook just isn't setting in, I'll switch quick and use the mustad hooks. They are sharper, thinner and have faster penetration but also strait in easer when using 4s, 6s, 2s and 1s. But then again I run 8lb and 10lb leaders with some of the strongest leader line u can get. Basically I use owners 90% of the time and the other 10% I will use mustad. I usually only fish. 2s and 1s for steel. You got to remember, these fish are not line shy or hook shy when they get in. And steelhead, their mouths, really are not that small!