I use a short shanked, #10 hook. Fine wire. I push the pellet up over the knot a tad to keep the hook gape clear enough to hook the fish. I also fish it on 2#, 4# or 6# flurocarbon line. No weight or bobber. If I can't cast it far enough, I'll thread on another SS pellet about 2" up the line to give it more weight. If the fish are large enough, they'll take both pellets in one bite.
It has a turned up eye to help keep the gape clear. (at least that's my thoughts anyway)