i only use the gold plated treble hooks. For one, when you put two salmon eggs on a treble hook the one, uncovered gold hook actually attracts the trout better.
I thought bashing the guy who thought the hooks were pure gold was awesome! I like to use my platnum/titanium rod/reel combo when I use my all gold hooks. LOL plus, if I just cut the line when i cant get the hook out the fish feels special cuz it has a gold filling now. lol.......