{"title":"SINGLE HOOKS","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hinotsu-umitanago-flatted-4783-fishing-hook","title":"HINOTSU - UMITANAGO FLATTED 4783 FISHING HOOK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHinotsu Umitanago Flatted 4783\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUmitanago\u003c\/em\u003e (海タナゴ) is the Japanese seaperch — a small, deep-bodied fish that lives tight to rocky shores, harbour walls and weed beds, feeds on tiny crustaceans and worms, and bites with barely a movement of the float. The hook named after it is built to that scale: very small, very fine in the wire, slim in the shank and straight in the point, so it disappears inside a scrap of bait and slips into a small hard mouth with almost no resistance. The 4783 is Hinotsu's flatted version — chemically sharpened needle-cutting point, forged bend, pressed spade end, black-nickel finish. Eight sizes, #4 to #11, fifteen pieces per pack. This is Japanese ultralight bait fishing in its purest form, and it travels well: in Southeast Asia the same hook is a jetty small-fish and prawn hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUmitanago pattern — very small, very fine wire, slim shank, straight point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemically sharpened needle-cutting point for penetration on a near-weightless take\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged construction so a hook this fine still resists opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlatted spade end for a compact snelled connection, no eye to add bulk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack-nickel finish for corrosion resistance in salt and brackish water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarbed point to hold soft baits that a barbless hook would shed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight sizes, #4 to #11, fifteen pieces per pack throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnell to the spade end\u003c\/strong\u003e — There is no eye. Lay the line along the inside face of the shank, whip six to eight turns toward the bend, pass the tag through and seat it slowly with a wet knot. On 1–4 lb line a rushed knot is what breaks, not the hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiny baits only\u003c\/strong\u003e — A single small worm section, one grain of shrimp meat, a sliver of prawn or a maggot. Leave the point clear; a hook this size loses hook-ups the moment bait covers the gape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine float rig on structure\u003c\/strong\u003e — A slim float, one or two micro shot, bait held just above the rocks, weed or piling. Watch for the float to lift or slide rather than dip — small fish often take upward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLift, never strike\u003c\/strong\u003e — Raise the rod smoothly until you feel weight. A sharp strike on this wire either pulls the hook straight out of a small mouth or straightens the point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japanese \u003cem\u003egō\u003c\/em\u003e numbering, so the number rises as the hook grows. #4–#6 for the smallest mouths and finest baits, #7–#9 for general light work, #10–#11 where the fish or the bait is a size up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jetty and river-mouth small fish: ponyfish, small croaker (gelama), juvenile bream, glass perch and gobies; also pond and river prawns (udang galah) where a very fine, discreet hook out-fishes a heavier prawn pattern, and small live baits taken for bigger rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bluegill, crappie, yellow perch and other panfish on a single maggot or worm tip; 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Its forged, 2X-strength construction resists bending under load, and the inline point sits in line with the eye so hook-setting force transfers directly into the fish rather than twisting the hook. A chemically sharpened needle-cutting point combines an ultra-fine tip with cutting edges for clean penetration. The welded ring eye gives a strong connection while letting the bait move freely, under a low-glare black nickel finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the shared name, this is not one of the WH offset worm hooks. Those are cranked-shank hooks for rigging soft plastics weedless; the 4789 has a straight inline shank and is made for real bait — earthworms, prawn, cut bait and small live baits. It is packed for it too: eleven sizes from #2 to #12, fifteen hooks per pack rather than five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2X strong forged construction for pressure from hard-fighting fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInline straight point aligned with the eye for a direct pulling path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemically sharpened needle-cutting point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelded ring eye: closed and stronger than a folded eye, accepts a snap, and will not cut fine leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp barb to keep a hold when fish shake, roll or run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack nickel (NSB) finish, low glare and corrosion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEleven sizes, #2 (largest) to #12 (smallest), fifteen hooks per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreaded worm\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pass the point through the head of the worm and thread it down the shank, leaving 20–30 mm hanging free. Leave the point exposed — unlike a weedless plastic rig, nothing is buried here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning sinker\u003c\/strong\u003e — Run a bean or ball sinker to a swivel, then a 40–80 cm leader to the hook, so a fish can pick the bait up and move without feeling the weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom and apollo rigs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Snood two or three hooks above a sinker for jetty, surf and estuary work; the ring eye stops a snood knot slipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrawn and cut bait\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hook a peeled prawn once through the tail so it hangs straight, or pin a strip bait through one end only to flutter on the drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing a size\u003c\/strong\u003e — #10–#12 for small baits and shy biters, #6–#8 for general estuary work, #2–#5 for whole prawn and better fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Catfish (ikan keli, patin), tilapia and haruan on worm baits in canals and ponds; whiting, bream and small grouper off jetties and mangrove channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Panfish, crappie, perch and channel catfish on nightcrawlers, walleye on worm harnesses, surf whiting on cut bait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kisu, haze and mebaru on sandworm baits from beaches and harbour walls, the everyday bait fishing alongside the light-game styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bream, whiting and flathead on beach and estuary rigs; carp, tench and roach on European stillwaters; sea bream on Gulf marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47892\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47893\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47894\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47895\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47896\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47897\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47898\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47899\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e478910\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e478911\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e478912\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries 4789. Welded ring eye, inline straight needle-cutting point, 2X forged, black nickel finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#8–#12 with 4–8 lb line on a light spinning or bait rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#4–#7 with 10–20 lb line and a 15 lb leader for jetty and estuary work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#2–#3 with 20–30 lb line for larger baits and reef edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hinotsu","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":47457064878251,"sku":"478910","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#11","offer_id":47457064911019,"sku":"478911","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#12","offer_id":47457064943787,"sku":"478912","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2","offer_id":47457064976555,"sku":"47892","price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3","offer_id":47457065009323,"sku":"47893","price":2.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#4","offer_id":47457065042091,"sku":"47894","price":2.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5","offer_id":47457065074859,"sku":"47895","price":2.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#6","offer_id":47457065107627,"sku":"47896","price":2.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#7","offer_id":47457065140395,"sku":"47897","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#8","offer_id":47457065173163,"sku":"47898","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#9","offer_id":47457065205931,"sku":"47899","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/4789_MAIN_HINOTSU_WORMER_HOOK.jpg?v=1784774730"},{"product_id":"hinotsu-kantuki-chinu-nsb-4791-fishing-hook-pack","title":"HINOTSU - KANTUKI CHINU NSB 4791 FISHING HOOK PACK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHinotsu Kantuki Chinu NSB 4791 Hook Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKannuki\u003c\/em\u003e (カンヌキ) is the Japanese word for a door bolt, borrowed by anglers for the hard bony hinge at the very corner of a fish's mouth, where upper and lower jaw meet. It is the best place in the mouth to be hooked: the tissue there holds a point through a long fight, it is well clear of the throat and gills, and the hook pulls against bone instead of tearing soft membrane. A \u003cem\u003ekantuki\u003c\/em\u003e pattern is shaped so the hook slides across the jaw as the fish turns away and rotates into that corner by itself — the same working principle as a circle hook, arrived at from a different direction. The 4791 applies it to the Chinu bend in 2X-strong wire with a black-nickel finish, in twelve sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy bream need it.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChinu\u003c\/em\u003e is black sea bream, and bream and porgy species everywhere share the same awkward mouth: small, hard, lined with crushing molars built for shellfish and crab. A hook that sets inside that mouth is biting into a pavement of teeth and usually skates out on the second head shake. Bream also mouth a bait, back off, then return — so whoever strikes the first knock pulls the bait out of a mouth that never closed on it. A kantuki profile answers both: no strike is needed, and when it seats, it seats where the jaw is bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2X-strong construction — thicker, high-tensile wire for pressure a standard Chinu hook would not take\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged hook body for resistance to bending and opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Chinu bend with a wide working gap and a generous holding area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEagle Cutting point with angled cutting edges for penetration with less resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronounced barb to hold bait and keep the hook engaged through runs and head shakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinged eye for a direct knot to leader or terminal rig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack-nickel (NSB) finish for corrosion and wear protection in salt water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet the fish turn — do not strike\u003c\/strong\u003e — When the rod loads, lean into it slowly and start winding. That steady pressure walks the hook across the jaw into the corner. A hard strike drives the point at the roof of the mouth and pops back out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning sinker on the bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e — Egg or ball sinker above a swivel, 60–100 cm of leader. Fish it with the rod in a holder or the reel in free spool so the fish can move off before the line comes tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSliding float down a wall\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stopper knot to depth, light shot, prawn or crab bait drifted along a breakwater or jetty face. Feed line as the float goes under, then wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive and cut bait\u003c\/strong\u003e — In the larger sizes, pin a live bait through the nose or hook a strip once through the end so it streams. Leave the point clear — a buried point cannot rotate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japanese \u003cem\u003egō\u003c\/em\u003e numbering: the number rises as the hook grows. #1–#5 for bream, croaker and small reef fish, #6–#9 for snapper and grouper on prawn or strip, #10–#13 for heavy live baits on bottom and boat rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Yellowfin seabream, croaker (gelama), snapper (merah), grouper (kerapu) and mangrove jack from jetties, rock walls and reef bottom; barramundi (siakap) on live bait in the larger sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sheepshead, black drum, porgy and tautog around bridge pilings and jetties on shrimp, crab and clam; redfish on bottom-fished cut bait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The pattern's own fish: \u003cem\u003ekurodai\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ekibire\u003c\/em\u003e (black and yellowfin sea bream) from breakwaters and rocky shores, and \u003cem\u003emadai\u003c\/em\u003e on boat bait rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Yellowfin bream, snapper and mulloway in Australian estuaries and inshore reef; hamour, sheri and safi in the Gulf; gilthead bream and wrasse on Mediterranean marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47911\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47912\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47913\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47914\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47915\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47916\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47917\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47919\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479111\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel JK-1, series 4791. 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That is the job this hook is built for: forged wire that will not open up when a fish is pulled out of a hole under maximum pressure. The chemically sharpened Eagle Cutting point uses angled cutting edges to get in fast, and the kirbed point — set slightly off the shank's centre line — turns into the jaw on angles where a straight point would slide past. The solid ringed eye lets a bait or assist cord swing freely while giving a connection stronger than a bent-over eye, and the black nickel finish resists rust in salt water. Eleven sizes from #10 to #26 cover small rockfish baits through to heavy bottom rigs and assist-hook building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged construction — reinforced body resists opening under heavy load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEagle Cutting point with angled cutting edges for quick, deep penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemically sharpened for consistent sharpness out of the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKirbed (offset) point that improves hook-up rate on awkward bite angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid ringed eye for a strong connection and free movement of bait or assist cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong barb to hold through headshakes and a dive back into structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack nickel finish for corrosion and wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEleven sizes, #10 through #26, packed by size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructure-fish bait rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thread a whole prawn, squid strip or small live bait so the point stays clear of the shank, then drop tight to rock, wreck or bridge pilings on a short leader. Rockfish species run straight for cover, so set hard and lift immediately — the first two seconds decide whether the fish reaches its hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding assist hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e — The solid ring makes this a natural single-hook assist for slow-pitch and vertical jigs. Whip the assist cord to the shank, pass it through the ring, and set the finished length to roughly one third to one half of the jig body — enough to reach a fish without wrapping the leader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinker and leader\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use the lightest sinker that holds bottom in the current, and over foul ground run it on a lighter dropper line so a snag costs you the lead and not the whole rig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize selection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Match the hook to the bait, not the fish. Small prawn and cut baits sit best on #10–#16; whole squid, larger live baits and heavy bottom rigs want #17–#26. Oversizing kills a small bait's natural movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the point\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fishing this tight to rock blunts points quickly. Run the point across a thumbnail between drops; if it slides instead of catching, change it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grouper (kerapu), mangrove jack, red snapper (ikan merah) and jenahak fished tight to reef, wreck and jetty pilings; also as a bait hook on deeper bottom marks off the east coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pacific rockfish, lingcod, cabezon and greenling around rock and kelp; Atlantic and Gulf grouper, black sea bass and tautog on wreck and rubble ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Soi, kasago and mebaru on rock-structure bait rigs, and hata (grouper) on heavier bottom tackle. Also commonly built into single assist hooks for slow-pitch jigging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Snapper, coral trout and mulloway on Australian reef and rock marks; hamour in the Gulf; wrasse, pollack, cod and conger over European rough ground and wrecks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479212\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479214\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479217\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479218\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479219\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479222\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479224\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479226\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel Kantuki DX-SOI JK-2, series 4792. 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The octopus profile is a short compact shank with a wide, deeply curved bend and an inturned beak point — a shape that hides inside a live or cut bait, presents a small silhouette a fish takes in one bite, and holds hard once it is in. Two details set this model apart. The point is \u003cstrong\u003ekirbed\u003c\/strong\u003e, offset to one side of the shank, so it meets the jaw at an angle as a fish turns away. The eye is a \u003cstrong\u003e135° turned-up ring\u003c\/strong\u003e, which changes the line-pull angle so the hook tips over and starts rotating on the strike instead of dragging flat. Forged body, chemically sharpened Eagle Cutting point, black nickel. Twelve sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4793 or the SE4X 4794?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same family, two different jobs. The SE4X is the same octopus shape drawn in \u003cstrong\u003e4X\u003c\/strong\u003e wire and offered only in #1\/0 to #7\/0 — a hook for locked drag over reef and wreck, where the risk is a hook opening rather than a hook missing. It takes real force to bury and heavy tackle to drive. The 4793 runs \u003cstrong\u003e2X\u003c\/strong\u003e wire and spans #8 to #7\/0, covering the light and medium end the SE4X never reaches: small baits, lighter leaders, fresh and brackish work where a thinner point penetrates more readily. The turned-up eye is the other difference — the SE4X sits in line, the 4793 is built to rotate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2X-strong wire — heavier than a standard hook of the same size, without going to a full 4X gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged body, reinforced against bending and opening under pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctopus\/beak profile: short shank, wide bend, generous gap for natural baits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e135° turned-up ringed eye that alters the pull angle to help the hook rotate and engage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKirbed (offset) point for faster contact when a fish takes side-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemically sharpened Eagle Cutting point with angled cutting edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarbed, with a ringed eye that lets bait and rig move freely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack-nickel coating for corrosion resistance; twelve sizes, #8 to #7\/0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive bait\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pin through the nose or the top of the back so the bait swims naturally, or behind the anal fin when you want it to run down. Keep the point and gap clear of flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut bait, squid and prawn\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thread once through the tough end of a strip, or through a prawn from the tail so the point exits near the head, keeping the bait compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it turn, then set\u003c\/strong\u003e — This is not a circle hook. Give the fish a moment to take and move off, then set firmly and keep winding — the turned-up eye needs pull to rotate the point in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnell or knot to the ring\u003c\/strong\u003e — A snell puts the pull in line with the shank and suits big baits; a plain knot lets the bait swing more freely. The ring also hangs cleanly from a solid ring on a stinger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Western numbering here, so #8 is the smallest and #7\/0 the largest. #8–#2 for small baits and panfish work, #1–#3\/0 for inshore and estuary, #4\/0–#7\/0 for live baits and reef bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small sizes for croaker (gelama), whiting and catfish (duri) off jetties; #1\/0 and up for snapper (merah), jenahak, grouper (kerapu), mangrove jack and barramundi (siakap) on live and cut bait over inshore reef.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — The classic bait hook for salmon and steelhead on roe, walleye on leeches and crawlers, catfish and carp inland, and rockfish, lingcod, striped bass and redfish on the coasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Boat and rock bait fishing for \u003cem\u003emadai\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ekurodai\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ekasago\u003c\/em\u003e and small hata, plus general \u003cem\u003eesa\u003c\/em\u003e bottom rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Snapper, mulloway, flathead and bream on Australian bait rigs; hamour and sheri in the Gulf; bass, wrasse and cod on European inshore marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47938\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47936\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47934\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47932\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47931\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479302\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479303\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479305\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479307\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel 4793, Octopus 2X. 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That is the whole idea. An octopus hook has a short, compact shank and a wide bend, which lets it sit almost invisibly inside a live bait and gives strong holding power once it is in. The problem is that the same compact shape gives you no leverage when a big fish clamps down or a hard-mouthed reef fish grinds on it, so on ordinary wire it opens. The 4X gauge, backed by a forged body, is what lets you fish a small, natural bait presentation and still put full drag on the fish that eats it. The point is chemically sharpened with an Eagle Cutting profile, and a pronounced barb keeps the hold. Black nickel finish resists corrosion and stays discreet underwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe point is kirbed — offset slightly to one side of the shank — so it presents at an angle to the pull and finds purchase as the fish turns away with the bait. This is not a circle hook: you strike it. When you feel weight, set hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4X-strong wire — heavy gauge for hard-fighting and hard-mouthed fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged hook body, reinforced against opening under heavy pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctopus profile: compact shank, wide bend, strong holding power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKirbed (offset) point for increased contact and hook-up potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemically sharpened Eagle Cutting point with angled cutting surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure barb that resists working free in an aggressive fight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid ringed eye for knots, leaders and assist-rig work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant black-nickel finish; seven sizes, #1\/0 to #7\/0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive bait\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pin it through the nose, the top of the back or just behind the anal fin so the bait swims naturally. Keep the point and gap fully clear of flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut bait and squid on the bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thread once through a strip or squid head on a running sinker or paternoster rig, leaving the point exposed. The short shank makes a compact bait a fish can take in one go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrike it — unlike a circle hook\u003c\/strong\u003e — Let the fish take and turn, then set firmly and keep winding. Heavy wire needs real force to bury; a soft lift will not do it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tie or snell to the ringed eye, or hang it from a solid ring on an assist or stinger. The ring lets the bait move freely without the knot binding on the shank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grouper (kerapu), red snapper (ikan merah), jenahak and mangrove jack on bottom baits; gerepoh (giant trevally) and tenggiri on live bait; stingray and shark from Malaysian and Indonesian boats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grouper, red snapper, amberjack and cobia on reef and wreck baits; halibut and lingcod on the Pacific coast; big striped bass and sharks inshore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Heavy bottom fishing for hata, kue and ara, plus large madai and kurodai on bait rigs from boats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mulloway, snapper, coral trout and shark on Australian coasts; hamour, cobia and queenfish in the Gulf; conger, tope and smoothhound on European wrecks and beaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEye\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479401\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479402\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479403\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479404\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479405\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479406\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479407\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel SE4X, series 4794. 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With so little metal across the gape, the hook enters a cautious mouth with almost no resistance, which is why it converts the tentative bites a wider pattern pushes away. The 4797 is Hinotsu's flatted-shank Sode — needle-cutting point, forged bend, pressed spade end in place of an eye, low-visibility bronze finish. Thirteen sizes from #4 to #17, twenty pieces per pack throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSode profile — slim shank, narrow gape, straight point aligned with the pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle-cutting point for fast penetration on a light take\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged bend to resist opening under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlatted (spade) shank end for a compact snelled connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze finish for a subdued, low-glare presentation beside natural bait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThirteen sizes, #4 to #17, twenty pieces per pack in every size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlatted versus ringed — the one real difference in this pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4797 and the SH-2 4762 are both Sode hooks; what separates them is the shank end. Flatted means the end is simply pressed flat, with no eye at all. Nothing sits above the shank, so the rig stays slim, the knot is compact and the pull runs straight down the wire into the point — made for fine line, roughly 2–8 lb mono or fluorocarbon, tied as a snell. A ringed eye, as on the 4762, trades that slimness for a connection that takes a heavier leader or a snap. The size spans differ too: the flatted 4797 runs #4 to #17, the ringed 4762 covers #6 to #15.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnell it — a clinch knot will slip off\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lay the line down the inside face of the shank, whip six to eight turns toward the bend, pass the tag back through the loop and tighten. The line must leave on the inside so the pull lines up with the point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorm, prawn and paste\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thread a worm up the shank so it lies straight, nick a live prawn once through the tail segment so it keeps kicking, or mould paste around the bend leaving the point just proud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight float or short paternoster\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fish it under a small float just off bottom, or on a fine dropper above a running sinker. Lift steadily as the line tightens; Sode hooks set on tension, not on a hard sweep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japanese \u003cem\u003egō\u003c\/em\u003e numbering, so the number rises as the hook grows. #4–#8 for small pond and river fish, #9–#12 for general bait work, #14–#17 for larger baits and mouths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tilapia, javanese carp (lampam), small catfish (keli) and pond prawns (udang galah) on paste and worm; ponyfish, whiting and small bream from jetties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bluegill, crappie and yellow perch on worm or maggot, small bullheads, and shiners taken for the livewell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The pattern's home water: \u003cem\u003efuna\u003c\/em\u003e (crucian carp), \u003cem\u003eoikawa\u003c\/em\u003e (pale chub), \u003cem\u003ehaze\u003c\/em\u003e (goby) and \u003cem\u003etanago\u003c\/em\u003e on delicate float and bottom rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; 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The 4798 applies it to the \u003cem\u003emaruseigo\u003c\/em\u003e bend — \u003cem\u003eseigo\u003c\/em\u003e being a young Japanese sea bass, \u003cem\u003emaru\u003c\/em\u003e the wide rounded bend — so: long shank, round bend, wide working gap, and a \u003cstrong\u003ekirbed\u003c\/strong\u003e point offset from the shank so a fish taking broadside meets the point instead of the shank. Forged body, chemically sharpened Eagle Cutting point, brazed ringed eye, black nickel. Sixteen sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong shank, and why it matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e The JK-4 Kantuki Iseama runs the same jaw-corner geometry on a short shank with an inline point, and it is the better hook for a compact bait a fish inhales whole. The JK-3 is for baits that stretch out and fish that chew. A live prawn, a whole worm or a strip of cut fish lies straight along the long shank instead of balling around the bend, and the extra steel keeps a rasping mouth and a gill plate off your knot. Kirbed point plus long shank is a deliberate pair — a straight long-shank hook can slide out of the side of a mouth, and the offset is what stops it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKantuki geometry — shaped to find the hard jaw corner as the fish turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaruseigo profile: long shank, rounded bend, wide working gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKirbed (offset) point for engagement when a fish takes side-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemically sharpened Eagle Cutting point with angled cutting edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged body and a pronounced barb — resists bending, and holds through head shakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrazed ringed eye for knots, leaders and snelled bait rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack-nickel (NSB) finish for corrosion and wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it load, then wind\u003c\/strong\u003e — Do not strike at the first knock. Give the fish a moment to turn, then lift into the weight and keep winding. Steady pressure is what rotates the hook into the jaw corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnell it\u003c\/strong\u003e — The long shank is made for a snell. Whip the leader down the shank and out through the ring so the pull comes in line with the shank and the point turns in cleanly. A plain knot to the ring works and is quicker to tie in the dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong and live baits\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pin a live prawn through the last tail segment or a baitfish through the nose so it swims; thread a worm or cut strip straight up the shank so it streams. Leave the point and gap clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning sinker or paternoster\u003c\/strong\u003e — A running ball sinker to a swivel with 60–100 cm of leader for estuary and surf, or a two-dropper paternoster over inshore reef and sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japanese \u003cem\u003egō\u003c\/em\u003e numbering, so the number rises as the hook grows. #6–#10 for whiting, bream and croaker; #11–#15 for sea bass, jacks and mid-size snapper; #16–#22 for whole live baits and big bottom fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Barramundi (siakap) and mangrove jack on live prawn around mangrove edges and jetty lights; croaker (gelama), whiting and catfish (duri) in the small sizes; snapper (merah) and grouper (kerapu) on strip and squid in the large.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Striped bass, redfish and black drum on live and cut bait around jetties, bridges and surf; channel and blue catfish inland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The hook's own fish: \u003cem\u003esuzuki\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eseigo\u003c\/em\u003e from river mouths and surf, plus \u003cem\u003eanago\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ekisu\u003c\/em\u003e and flatfish on surf-casting (\u003cem\u003enagezuri\u003c\/em\u003e) and bottom rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mulloway, flathead and bream from beaches and estuaries; sheri and hamour in the Gulf; bass, cod and smoothhound on European beach rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47986\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47987\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479810\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479811\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479812\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479813\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479814\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479815\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479816\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479817\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479818\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479819\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479820\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e479822\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel JK-3, series 4798. 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On the JK-4 that comes from the bend and the pulling angle rather than an offset point: a classic \u003cem\u003eiseama\u003c\/em\u003e profile — round, fairly deep bend, broad working gap, short general-purpose shank — with the point set straight in line with the eye. Forged, chemically sharpened with the maker's Dead Cutting point profile, brazed closed ring eye, black nickel. Eleven sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIseama or maruseigo?\u003c\/strong\u003e The JK series puts the same jaw-corner geometry on two very different bends, and the bait decides which you want. The JK-4's shank is short and its point inline, so pull runs straight from knot to point and a threaded bait sits dead straight instead of rotating in current — right for compact baits taken in one mouthful: peeled prawn, worm, shellfish, a cube of cut fish, on bottom and float rigs. The JK-3 Kantuki Maruseigo is the long-shank, kirbed-point version, built for baits that stretch out and for rasping jaws that would otherwise sit on your knot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKantuki geometry — designed to seat in the hard jaw corner as the fish turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep iseama bend with a broad gap and a generous holding area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight inline point alignment for a direct pull and baits that sit straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged hook body for resistance to bending and opening under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemically sharpened Dead Cutting point profile for penetration and point durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrazed closed ringed eye — no gap for a knot to slip into\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack-nickel (NSB) finish for corrosion and wear protection in salt water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLean on it, do not strike\u003c\/strong\u003e — When the rod loads, come up slowly and start winding. Steady pressure walks the hook to the jaw corner; a hard strike drives the point into the roof of the mouth and pulls it back out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning sinker on the bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ball or egg sinker above a swivel with 60–100 cm of leader. Keep the sinker running free so the fish can move off before the line comes tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaiting a short shank\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thread a peeled prawn from the tail so the point exits near the head, or hook cut bait once through the end. 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A slim shank, a narrow gape and a straight point mean the hook slides in on a half-hearted take instead of being pushed aside. The SH-2 4762 is Hinotsu's ringed version — long shank, compact bend, forged body, hand-ground barbed point, and an inline point that lines up with the eye so the pull runs straight at the hook point. The black-nickel (NSB) finish makes it usable in salt as well as fresh water, which is unusual for a Sode hook. Ten sizes, #6 to #15, fifteen pieces per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSode profile with a long shank — neat presentation for threaded worm, prawn or fish strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinged (closed) eye for a direct knot to line, leader or a snelled trace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInline point aligned with the eye for a straight pulling angle on the hook-set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged body to resist bending and deformation under pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-ground barbed point, described by the manufacturer as hand finished for sharpness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack-nickel (NSB) finish for corrosion resistance in fresh and salt water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen sizes, #6 to #15, fifteen pieces per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinged versus flatted — the one real difference in this pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e The SH-2 and the flatted 4797 share the same Sode geometry; what separates them is the shank end. A ringed eye is a closed loop, so it takes any ordinary knot — uni, Palomar or a snelled loop — and it will hold a heavier leader, typically 6–20 lb, plus a swivel or small snap for quick hook changes. That strength is why this is the model for brackish and coastal water, or wherever the fish may be a size bigger than expected. A flatted hook has no eye at all: the pressed end must be snelled, which keeps the rig slim on fine line but will not tolerate a thick leader. The spans differ too — the ringed 4762 covers #6 to #15, the flatted 4797 stretches from #4 out to #17.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnot direct to the ring\u003c\/strong\u003e — A uni or Palomar knot to fluorocarbon is enough. Wet the knot before seating it; fine wire hooks are unforgiving of a knot burned on the ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreaded bait on the long shank\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enter at the tail of a worm or peeled prawn and thread it up the shank so it lies straight. A straight bait spins less and holds better in current.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-hook estuary paternoster\u003c\/strong\u003e — Snell two of these onto short droppers above a sinker for jetty and river-mouth work; the ringed eye lets you swap droppers without retying the rig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat and free-line\u003c\/strong\u003e — Under a light float with one or two split shot, or free-lined with no weight at all in shallow water. Lean into the fish as the line comes tight rather than striking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japanese \u003cem\u003egō\u003c\/em\u003e numbering, so the number rises with the hook. #6–#9 for small mouths and light bait, #10–#12 for general work, #13–#15 for larger prawn and strip baits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tilapia, lampam and catfish (keli) in ponds and rivers; ponyfish, croaker (gelama), small bream and whiting from jetties and river mouths on prawn or fish strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Panfish and yellow perch in fresh water; pinfish, croaker, whiting and small spot on shrimp from piers and surf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eHaze\u003c\/em\u003e (goby), \u003cem\u003efuna\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eoikawa\u003c\/em\u003e in fresh water, plus \u003cem\u003eaji\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003emebaru\u003c\/em\u003e and small seabream on light shore bait rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Whiting, garfish and yellowfin bream from Australian jetties; small rabbitfish (safi) on Gulf breakwaters; roach, rudd and small mullet in Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47626\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47627\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47628\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47629\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e476210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e476211\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e476212\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e476213\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e476214\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e476215\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel SH-2, series 4762. 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Those fisheries almost always restrict anglers to single hooks, and a factory treble on a 1–3 g spoon is the wrong tool anyway: it fouls the line, damages fish going straight back, and upsets the balance of a lure weighing a couple of grams. It comes in black nickel in three sizes, #6, #8 and #10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Decoy's Area Hook series, developed for area trout spoons and micro plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree sizes — #6, #8, #10 — to match hook mass to light lures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack nickel finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan by Katsuichi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets the single-hook rules in force at most managed trout fisheries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks as a treble-to-single conversion on other small hard baits and spoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Fish It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear hook on a spoon\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fit it to the tail split ring with the point riding upward. Count the spoon down to the depth the fish are sitting at, then wind at the slowest speed that keeps the blade wobbling. Takes feel like a soft loading of the rod, not a knock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront hook on a micro plug\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mounted at the belly ring with the point facing forward, a single sits cleaner than a treble and hooks fish in the front of the mouth on a slow, twitchy retrieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount down and change layers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pond fish hold at a depth that shifts with light and temperature. Change the count by two or three seconds each cast until you find the level, then repeat it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet softly\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lift into the fish instead of striking. One point is doing all the work, so keep steady pressure and a light drag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Trout ponds are rare here, so it is used mainly as a single-hook conversion on micro spoons and plugs for hampala barb (sebarau), tilapia and small stream fish, and at catch-and-release ponds where trebles are banned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked rainbow, brook and brown trout in put-and-take ponds and streams, plus crappie and panfish on micro spoons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Area trout is the fishery this hook was designed for: rainbow trout, donaldson and larger stocked trout in managed ponds, on 1–3 g spoons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked rainbow and brown trout in Tasmania and Victoria; commercial trout fisheries in the UK, Germany and Italy, and perch on small spoons in European lakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913646\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913648\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499136410\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltralight spinning rod rated around 0.5–5 g with a soft tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–4 lb nylon or fluorocarbon, or PE 0.2–0.4 braid with a fine leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–3 g spoons and micro plugs; match #10 to the lightest spoons, #6 to larger lures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":47491493167275,"sku":"499136410","price":4.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#6","offer_id":47491493200043,"sku":"49913646","price":4.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8","offer_id":47491493232811,"sku":"49913648","price":4.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/4991364_MAIN_DECOY_AH1.png?v=1784860740"},{"product_id":"decoy-ah-3-area-hook-type-iii-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - AH-3 AREA HOOK TYPE III MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy AH-3 Area Hook Type III — Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of Decoy’s Area Hook series is drawn around the spoon. The AH-3 is drawn around the plug. Area trout anglers carry micro minnows for the sessions when a wound spoon stops working, and those lures need a hook that hangs correctly rather than swinging into the body — hence the vertical eye. The wide gape is the working part: a stocked rainbow inspecting a micro plug often does no more than nudge it, and width turns that contact into a hold. The barb is Katsuichi’s Magic Barbless — nothing to force through tissue, so the point buries on the pressure 2–4 lb line delivers, while the form still resists shaking loose. Katsuichi also recommend it for stream minnows, where fewer points mean fewer snags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarbless single hook designed for area micro plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical eye for correct hang under a plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide gape that turns short, tentative trout bites into hook-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagic Barbless: easy penetration, better retention than plain barbless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatt black finish, fewer snags than a treble; eight hooks per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConverting a micro plug\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fit it to the belly and tail rings of a 25–45 mm minnow, points riding upward. Check the hooks cannot reach each other, and swim the lure first; a plug that light notices any change in mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwitch and pause\u003c\/strong\u003e — Work the plug in short twitches and stop it dead. Trout take on the pause, and with no barb the hold depends on tight line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStream minnowing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cast up and across, retrieve faster than the current, and swing the plug past rocks. One point rides clear of timber that collects a treble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep tension\u003c\/strong\u003e — A barbless hook drops out on slack line. Keep the rod loaded and net with rubber mesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Area Hook To Tie On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese anglers split these patterns two ways: with a \u003cem\u003enose\u003c\/em\u003e (ノセ) hook you keep winding and the fish loads itself onto the point; with a \u003cem\u003ekake\u003c\/em\u003e (掛け) hook you feel the bite and set it. The AH-3 sits on the nose side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSetting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJob\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAH-1 Type I\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEither\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6–#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound bend, the default\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAH-2 Type II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEither end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEither\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4–#14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarbless spooning, light line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAH-3 Type III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8–#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarbless micro plug work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAH-4 \"Eric\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4–#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHooking-focused\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAH-5 \"Kunai\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4–#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep blind spooning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAH-6 \"Spic\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6–#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoll hooking, active fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAH-7 \"Front\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8–#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical fishing on PE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAH-9 \"Floria\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEither end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEither\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6–#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilky F Coat, switches mid-session\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — No area trout circuit here, but two local uses. Fee-paying ponds under constant pressure increasingly write single-hook or barbless rules into their permits, and a de-trebled micro plug is kinder to fish that will be caught again. It also upgrades light lure fishing: hampala barb (sebarau) and jungle perch on stream minnows, tilapia on ponds, and jetty light game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked rainbow, brook and brown trout in put-and-take ponds and on barbless-only river stretches; wild trout on small plugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Home use: area trout on micro plugs, plus yamame and iwana on stream minnows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked trout in Tasmania and Victoria; commercial fisheries in the UK, Germany and Italy, many barbless-only; perch on small hard baits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatt Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913168\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatt Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131610\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatt Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131612\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel AH-3 Area Hook Type III. Made in Japan by Katsuichi (Decoy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltralight area or stream rod around 0.5–5 g with a soft tip to keep tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–4 lb nylon or fluorocarbon, or PE 0.2–0.4 with a fine leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25–45 mm micro plugs on light-class split rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#12 for the smallest plugs, #10 general, #8 for larger minnows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":47491493920939,"sku":"499131610","price":4.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#12","offer_id":47491493953707,"sku":"499131612","price":4.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8","offer_id":47491493986475,"sku":"49913168","price":4.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/4991316_MAIN_DECOY_AH3.png?v=1784860741"},{"product_id":"decoy-area-hook-type-ii-ah-2-mat-black-fine-red-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - AREA HOOK TYPE II AH-2 (MAT BLACK \u0026 FINE RED) MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy AH-2 Area Hook Type II (Matt Black \u0026amp; Fine Red) — Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArea trout is the Japanese managed-pond game: small stocked still waters, 1–3 g spoons, 2–4 lb line, almost every fish released. Single hooks are a condition of fishing at those venues, and because the fish go back, fine wire and no barb matter as much as sharpness. The AH-2 is the barbless spooning specialist of Decoy's Area Hook series, and carries its widest size range, #4 down to #14, in two finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatsuichi built it backwards from the hooking mechanism of a spoon. The eye is set roughly 15° higher than a conventional hook, the point sits in a specific position relative to it, the gape has its own shape, and there is no barb — so the force you apply travels into the point with nothing lost. A barb must be pushed through tissue before a hook seats; without one, fine wire buries on contact. That suits 2–4 lb line, where little force is available, and lets a fish go back undamaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raised eye also keeps the hook point-up in the cup of the spoon rather than lying against the blade, so it works vertically as well as on the retrieve. That places the AH-2 between the two halves of the series: fine enough to behave like a \u003cem\u003enose\u003c\/em\u003e (ノセ) hook, which the fish loads onto as you keep winding, yet it also answers a \u003cem\u003ekake\u003c\/em\u003e (掛け) set, where you feel the bite and drive the point yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarbless single hook designed only for area spooning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye raised about 15° so hooking force reaches the point without loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGape shape worked out to stop fish holding and slipping off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine wire that sets on contact and does little damage to released fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoint sits upward inside the cup; suits wound and vertical spoons alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix sizes, #4 to #14, in Matt Black and Fine Red; made in Japan by Katsuichi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Area Hook To Tie On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-2 Type II\u003c\/strong\u003e — barbless, fine, widest size range. The release-first choice, and the one for the lightest line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-1 Type I\u003c\/strong\u003e — the original round bend, the default treble-to-single conversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-4 \"Eric\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAH-6 \"Spic\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — the kake and nose patterns for the retrieve: set it yourself, or let it roll-hook on the wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-7 \"Front\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAH-9 \"Floria\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAH-5 \"Kunai\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — the vertical front-set specialist, the hook that does front and rear equally, and the angular pattern for deep blind spooning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear conversion on a spoon\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fit it to the tail split ring, point riding upward, and wind at the slowest speed that keeps the blade wobbling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep tension\u003c\/strong\u003e — A barbless hook drops out the moment the line goes slack. Keep the rod loaded through the fight and the netting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront set for vertical work\u003c\/strong\u003e — Move it to the nose ring, lift and drop the spoon under the rod tip, and watch the line for the bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize to the lure\u003c\/strong\u003e — #14 and #12 for the lightest micro spoons, #10 and #8 as general choices, #6 and #4 for heavier blades and bigger fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — No managed trout ponds here, but barbless fine wire is what high-pressure commercial ponds and catch-and-release lakes ask for: tilapia, small carp species, jetty fish on micro spoons, small hampala barb (sebarau) in streams. Many venues ban trebles or require barbless hooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked trout in put-and-take ponds and on barbless-only stretches of river.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The home fishery: area trout on managed ponds, where barbless single hooks are usually mandatory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked trout in Tasmania and Victoria; commercial trout fisheries in the UK, Germany and Italy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU (Matt Black)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU (Fine Red)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913684\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913694\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913686\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913696\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913688\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913698\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499136810\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499136910\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499136812\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499136912\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499136814\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499136914\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel AH-2 Area Hook Type II, barbless. 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Those fisheries allow single hooks only, and want them fine, sharp and barbless or micro-barbed so a trout goes back undamaged. Decoy's Area Hook series is Katsuichi's range for exactly that, each pattern answering a different moment in a session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series divides along a distinction Japanese anglers make constantly: \u003cem\u003enose\u003c\/em\u003e (ノセ) and \u003cem\u003ekake\u003c\/em\u003e (掛け). A nose hook lets the fish hook itself — you keep winding, the rod loads, the point turns in. A kake hook is set by the angler — you lift or sweep and drive the point home. The AH-4 Eric is the kake pattern, called by Katsuichi the new standard hook with the emphasis on hooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEye, shank, gape, throat and point are balanced around the ideal of easy to hook and hard to shake, with rigidity added on top, and the shape carries a vibration characteristic meant to make rainbow trout bite the hook itself rather than the blade. It is a fine hook, but the section carrying the load is strengthened, so it does not open under a stiff rod. Flat-forged to maximum wire hardness, NS Black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hook-set (kake) pattern of the Decoy Area Hook series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye, shank, gape, throat and point balanced for easy hooking and low shake-off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine wire, but reinforced where the load falls after hook-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-forged wire, hardness raised to its limit, NS Black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve hooks per pack, made in Japan by Katsuichi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Area Hook To Tie On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-4 \"Eric\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — kake. Strike it. For a firmer rod and an angler who converts bites himself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-6 \"Spic\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — nose. EX Fine, narrow gape, long shank; sets on the wind, for fresh fish after a release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-5 \"Kunai\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — angular, three corners and four straight lines, for deep blind spooning over larger trout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-1\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAH-2\u003c\/strong\u003e — the round-bend default and the barbless spooning specialist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-7 \"Front\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAH-9 \"Floria\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — for vertical fishing, hook set at the front of the spoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear hook on a spoon\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fit it to the tail split ring, point riding upward. Count the spoon down, then wind at the slowest speed that keeps the blade wobbling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the hook yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unlike a nose pattern this one is built to be struck. Lift firmly but smoothly as the rod loads; the reinforced bend takes it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong casts with 3–5 g spoons\u003c\/strong\u003e — Katsuichi recommend #4 for heavier spoons worked at range over unpressured fish away from the bank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize to the lure\u003c\/strong\u003e — #10 for the lightest micro spoons where hook mass changes the wobble, #6 as the general choice, #4 for larger blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — No managed trout ponds here, but the same hook suits high-pressure commercial ponds and light lure work: tilapia, small carp species, jetty fish on micro spoons, small hampala barb (sebarau) in streams. Many local catch-and-release ponds ban trebles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked rainbow, brook and brown trout in put-and-take ponds, plus crappie and panfish on micro spoons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The home fishery: area trout on managed ponds, this pattern for anglers who set the hook rather than wait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked trout in Tasmania and Victoria; commercial trout fisheries in the UK, Germany and Italy; perch on small spoons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913174\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel AH-4 Area Hook Type IV \"Eric\", made in Japan by Katsuichi (Decoy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltralight area rod around 0.5–5 g; a slightly firmer tip suits this pattern better than a very soft one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–4 lb nylon or fluorocarbon, or PE 0.2–0.4 with a fine leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–3 g spoons for #10 and #6; 3–5 g spoons for #4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight-class split rings sized so the hook swings freely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":47491495952555,"sku":"499131710","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#4","offer_id":47491495985323,"sku":"49913174","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#6","offer_id":47491496018091,"sku":"49913176","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/941812_MAIN_DECOY_AH4.png?v=1784860744"},{"product_id":"decoy-area-hook-type-ix-floria-ah-9-fishing-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - AREA HOOK TYPE IX FLORIA AH-9 FISHING HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy AH-9 Area Hook Type IX \"Floria\" — Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArea trout is the Japanese managed-pond game: small stocked still waters, 1–3 g spoons, 2–4 lb line or fine PE, almost every fish released. Single hooks are the rule there, and they need to be fine, sharp and barbless or micro-barbed. Decoy's Area Hook series is Katsuichi's range for it, and most patterns in the series commit to one job. The AH-9 Floria is the one that does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was developed around one idea: a hook that works the same set at the front of the spoon for vertical fishing or at the rear for the retrieve. Those settings normally want different hooks — vertical fishing brings bites from several angles as the spoon falls, a wound spoon brings following fish that take from behind. The Floria covers both, so you change style mid-session without changing hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface treatment is the headline: \u003cstrong\u003eSilky F Coat\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fluorine-based plating with a low friction coefficient that penetrates on very little pressure. A slippery coating can back out as easily as it goes in, so the hook form answers for it — the point carries a slight curve that resists shaking loose. That curve also spans the \u003cem\u003enose\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ekake\u003c\/em\u003e divide the series is built around: with a nose hook (ノセ) you keep winding and the fish loads itself onto the point; with a kake hook (掛け) you feel the bite and set it. The Floria takes a firm PE hook-set without tearing out, and still holds when you simply wind through the take. An up-eye keeps it seated in the cup of the spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to work equally in the front (vertical) and rear (retrieve) setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilky F Coat — fluorine-based plating, low friction, high penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly curved hook point that resists shake-off after the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp-eye specification so the hook seats correctly in the spoon's cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve hooks per pack, made in Japan by Katsuichi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Area Hook To Tie On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-9 \"Floria\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — the versatile one. Front or rear, vertical or retrieve, one hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-7 \"Front\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — the front-set specialist, thicker wire, straight point, for vertical fishing only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-4 \"Eric\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAH-6 \"Spic\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — the kake and nose patterns for the retrieve: set it yourself, or let it roll-hook on the wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-5 \"Kunai\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAH-1\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAH-2\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep blind spooning, the round-bend default, the barbless spooning specialist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear set\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fit it to the tail split ring, point riding upward, and wind at the slowest speed that keeps the blade wobbling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront set\u003c\/strong\u003e — Move it to the nose ring for vertical work, then lift and drop the spoon under the rod tip and read the bite on the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the point clean\u003c\/strong\u003e — The coating does the work, so a point dulled on gravel loses most of the advantage. Change hooks rather than sharpen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize to the lure\u003c\/strong\u003e — #12 for the lightest micro spoons where hook mass changes the wobble, #10 or #8 as the general choice, #6 for larger blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — No managed trout ponds here, but a low-friction fine single suits high-pressure commercial ponds and light lure work: tilapia, small carp species, jetty fish on micro spoons and micro jigs. Many local catch-and-release ponds ban trebles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked rainbow, brook and brown trout in put-and-take ponds, plus crappie and panfish on micro spoons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The home fishery: area trout on managed ponds, this pattern for anglers who switch between vertical and retrieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked trout in Tasmania and Victoria; commercial trout fisheries in the UK, Germany and Italy; perch on small spoons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilky F Coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913656\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilky F Coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913658\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilky F Coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499136510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilky F Coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499136512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel AH-9 Area Hook Type IX \"Floria\", made in Japan by Katsuichi (Decoy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltralight area rod around 0.5–5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePE 0.2–0.4 with a fine fluorocarbon leader, or 2–4 lb nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–3 g spoons, on light-class split rings at either ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":47491496050859,"sku":"499136510","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#12","offer_id":47491496083627,"sku":"499136512","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#6","offer_id":47491496116395,"sku":"49913656","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8","offer_id":47491496149163,"sku":"49913658","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/941823_MAIN_DECOY_AH-9.png?v=1784860745"},{"product_id":"decoy-area-hook-type-v-kunai-ah-5-fishing-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - AREA HOOK TYPE V KUNAI AH-5 FISHING HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy AH-5 Area Hook Type V \"Kunai\" — Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AH-5 Kunai is the fifth pattern in Decoy's Area Hook series, the range of Japanese single hooks Katsuichi build for area trout — the managed still-water ponds where anglers work 1–3 g spoons for stocked rainbows, and where single hooks are usually the rule. Where the AH-1 Type I is a conventional round-bend area hook, the Kunai is deliberately angular — named after the narrow, straight-edged blade of the same name. Its geometry is borrowed from the \"Yajima type\" ayu hook and described by the maker as three corners and four straight lines: instead of a continuous curve, the bend is a series of flats meeting at angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other half of the design is the self-hooking concept. The wire is flat-forged to raise hardness to its limit and finished in NS Black, which lets the point bite on very little tension. A straight section cannot slide out of a hold the way a curve can, so once the point is in it resists working loose. That combination is aimed at one situation: blind spooning near the bottom for the larger trout that cruise where the water temperature is stable, on fine tackle and light line where a firm strike is not available. The fish loads the rod, the hook sets itself. Three sizes — #4, #6 and #8 — ten per pack. These run larger than the AH-1's #6 to #10, matching the bigger fish it targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFifth pattern in the Decoy Area Hook series, for area trout spooning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngular geometry from the \"Yajima type\" ayu hook — three corners, four straight lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-forged wire for maximum hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNS Black (black nickel) finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-hooking concept for fine tackle and light line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree sizes — #4, #6, #8 — ten hooks per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear hook on a spoon\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fit it to the tail split ring with the point riding upward and wind at the slowest speed that keeps the blade wobbling. The take registers as the rod slowly loading, not as a knock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlind spooning the bottom layer\u003c\/strong\u003e — The use it was designed for. Count the spoon all the way down, then retrieve just above the bottom where the larger, temperature-seeking trout sit, adjusting the count until you find the level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it hook itself\u003c\/strong\u003e — Do not strike. Keep the rod low, keep winding through the take, and let the point set on rod load alone. A strike on 2 lb line loses fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize to the lure\u003c\/strong\u003e — #8 for the lightest micro spoons where hook mass changes the wobble, #6 as the general choice, #4 for larger spoons and the biggest pond fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Managed trout ponds are rare here, so it serves mainly as a single-hook conversion on micro spoons for hampala barb (sebarau), tilapia and small stream fish, and at catch-and-release ponds where trebles are banned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked rainbow, brook and brown trout in put-and-take ponds and streams, plus crappie and panfish on micro spoons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The home fishery: area trout on managed ponds, with this pattern aimed at the larger rainbows and donaldson cruising the bottom layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked rainbow and brown trout in Tasmania and Victoria; commercial trout fisheries in the UK, Germany and Italy; perch on small spoons in European lakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel (NS Black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel (NS Black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913186\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel (NS Black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913188\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel AH-5 Area Hook Type V \"Kunai\". Made in Japan by Katsuichi (Decoy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltralight area rod rated around 0.5–5 g with a soft, slow tip that loads on the take\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–4 lb nylon or fluorocarbon, or PE 0.2–0.4 with a fine leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–3 g spoons; keep the AH-1 Type I alongside for general surface-layer work and smaller lures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#4","offer_id":47491496181931,"sku":"49913184","price":4.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#6","offer_id":47491496214699,"sku":"49913186","price":4.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8","offer_id":47491496247467,"sku":"49913188","price":4.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/941812_MAIN_DECOY_AH5.png?v=1784860747"},{"product_id":"decoy-area-hook-type-vi-spic-ah-6-fishing-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - AREA HOOK TYPE VI SPIC AH-6 FISHING HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy AH-6 Area Hook Type VI \"Spic\" — Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AH-6 Spic is the sixth pattern in Decoy's Area Hook series, the Japanese single hooks Katsuichi build for area trout — the managed still-water ponds where anglers work 1–3 g spoons for stocked rainbows, and where single hooks are usually a condition of fishing. Each pattern answers a different moment in a session, and the Spic answers the busiest one: straight after a release, when fresh fish compete for food and take without hesitation. In that window you do not strike fish; you need a hook that slides in cleanly and holds as the reel keeps turning. A narrow gape and long shank let it slip past the lips of a fish rushing at the spoon, and the geometry favours loading over striking, so it sets itself on the roll of the retrieve — roll hooking, setting by winding rather than lifting. The wire is flat-forged to raise hardness to its limit, finished in NS Black, and EX Fine: where a hook-set-focused pattern uses a delicate point backed by rigidity to convert one fish for certain, the Spic is balanced to stay sharp through a long session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow gape and long shank so the hook slides into the mouth of fast-feeding fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape favours roll hooking — the hook sets on the wind, not on a strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEX Fine wire in a strength balance intended to withstand continuous use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-forged to raise wire hardness to its limit; NS Black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree sizes — #6, #8, #10 — twelve hooks per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAH-1, AH-5 And AH-6 — Which One To Tie On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-1 Type I\u003c\/strong\u003e — the original and the all-rounder: a conventional round bend in #6, #8 and #10, black nickel. The default treble-to-single conversion, and the choice when nothing about the session is unusual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-5 Type V \"Kunai\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — the angular pattern from the Yajima-type ayu hook: three corners and four straight lines instead of a curve, flat-forged, self-hooking. Sizes #4, #6 and #8, ten per pack. It runs larger because it targets bigger trout cruising the bottom layer on blind spooning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-6 Type VI \"Spic\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fine-wire numbers hook: narrow gape, long shank, EX Fine, twelve per pack, #6 to #10. For active fish after a release, when the aim is a high hook-up rate over many casts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear hook on a spoon\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fit it to the tail split ring, point riding upward. Count the spoon down, then wind at the slowest speed that keeps the blade wobbling; the take registers as the rod loading, not as a knock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it roll-hook\u003c\/strong\u003e — Do not strike. Keep the rod low and keep winding through the take so the long shank draws the point into the corner of the mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish the busy window\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use it in the hour after a stocking, and whenever fish compete in the upper layer. Change the count in two or three second steps until you find the level, then repeat it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize to the lure\u003c\/strong\u003e — #10 for the lightest micro spoons where hook mass changes the wobble, #8 as the general choice, #6 for larger spoons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Managed trout ponds are rare here, so it serves as a single-hook conversion on micro spoons for hampala barb (sebarau), tilapia and small stream fish, and at catch-and-release ponds banning trebles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked rainbow, brook and brown trout in put-and-take ponds, plus crappie and panfish on micro spoons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The home fishery: area trout on managed ponds, this pattern aimed at fish feeding hard after a release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked rainbow and brown trout in Tasmania and Victoria; commercial trout fisheries in the UK, Germany and Italy; perch on small spoons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWire\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEX Fine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913196\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEX Fine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913198\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEX Fine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131910\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel AH-6 Area Hook Type VI \"Spic\". Made in Japan by Katsuichi (Decoy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltralight area rod rated around 0.5–5 g with a soft tip that loads on the take\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–4 lb nylon or fluorocarbon, or PE 0.2–0.4 with a fine leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–3 g spoons; match #10 to the lightest, #6 to larger blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the AH-1 Type I for general work, the AH-5 Kunai for deep, slow fishing over big trout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":47491497033899,"sku":"499131910","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#6","offer_id":47491497066667,"sku":"49913196","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8","offer_id":47491497099435,"sku":"49913198","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/941814_MAIN_DECOY_AH6.png?v=1784860748"},{"product_id":"decoy-area-hook-type-vii-front-ah-7-fishing-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - AREA HOOK TYPE VII FRONT AH-7 FISHING HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy AH-7 Area Hook Type VII \"Front\" — Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArea trout is the Japanese managed-pond game: small stocked still waters, 1–3 g spoons, 2–4 lb line or fine PE, almost every fish released. Single hooks are the rule there, and they need to be fine, sharp and barbless or micro-barbed. Decoy's Area Hook series is Katsuichi's range for it, each pattern aimed at a different way of fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AH-7 is the front-set specialist. In vertical fishing the spoon is dropped and lifted under the rod tip rather than wound back, the bite is read on the line, and the hook sits on the front ring instead of the tail. Katsuichi analysed the hooking mechanism for that setting and built a hook that stands up in the cup of the spoon: a slightly small up-eye holds the point upward and keeps clearance minimal, so it cannot swing round and foul the blade. To keep that position identical across the range, every size shares one gape width and only the shank length changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wire is a touch thicker than the rest of the series, because vertical fishing on PE is a \u003cem\u003ekake\u003c\/em\u003e style rather than a \u003cem\u003enose\u003c\/em\u003e style. Japanese anglers separate the two: with a nose hook (ノセ) you keep winding and let the fish load the rod onto the point; with a kake hook (掛け) you feel the bite and set it yourself. PE has no stretch, so the strike lands at full force and the hook has to take it. NS Black finish, ten per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned only for the front-hook setting used in vertical area trout fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly small up-eye keeps the point upward and clearance minimal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstant gape width across all sizes; only shank length changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly thicker wire diameter suited to PE line and a firm hook-set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight point that penetrates at the moment of the strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNS Black finish, ten per pack, made in Japan by Katsuichi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Area Hook To Tie On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-7 \"Front\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — front set, vertical fishing, PE line, thicker wire. You set the hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-9 \"Floria\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — front or rear without changing hooks, Silky F Coat, the versatile alternative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-4 \"Eric\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAH-6 \"Spic\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — the kake and nose patterns for the retrieve: set it yourself, or let it roll-hook on the wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAH-5 \"Kunai\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAH-1\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAH-2\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep blind spooning, the round-bend default, the barbless spooning specialist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront ring only\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fit it to the nose split ring of the spoon so the point rides up inside the cup. This is not a tail-hook pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical work\u003c\/strong\u003e — Drop the spoon to the fish, lift, and let it flutter back on a controlled line. Watch the line, not the rod tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet on the line signal\u003c\/strong\u003e — When the line ticks or stops, sweep firmly. The thicker wire and straight point exist for that moment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize to the lure\u003c\/strong\u003e — #12 for the lightest micro spoons, #10 as the general choice, #8 for heavier blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — No managed trout ponds, but vertical spoon work suits high-pressure commercial ponds and dock fishing: tilapia, small carp species, jetty fish taken straight down beside pilings. Useful wherever trebles are banned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked rainbow, brook and brown trout in put-and-take ponds; crappie fished vertically over brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The home fishery: area trout, specifically the vertical (tate) style on managed ponds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked trout in Tasmania and Victoria; commercial trout fisheries in the UK, Germany and Italy; perch on small spoons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913668\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499136610\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499136612\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel AH-7 Area Hook Type VII \"Front\", made in Japan by Katsuichi (Decoy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltralight area rod around 0.5–5 g with enough backbone to set a hook on PE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePE 0.2–0.4 with a fine fluorocarbon leader; nylon softens the strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–3 g spoons fished vertically, on light-class split rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the AH-9 Floria alongside if you switch between vertical and retrieve mid-session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":47491504439467,"sku":"499136610","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#12","offer_id":47491504472235,"sku":"499136612","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8","offer_id":47491504505003,"sku":"49913668","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/941816_MAIN_DECOY_AH7.png?v=1784860749"},{"product_id":"decoy-as-03-pike-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - AS-03 PIKE HOOK MADE IN JAPAN JIGGING HOOKS SLOW JIGGING HOOKS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy AS-03 Pike Hook — Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Pike\" is the name of a hook shape in Decoy's range, not a species. The AS-03 Pike is the hook itself — the bare single, supervised by Koichi Kubo, that the whole Pike family is built on. Buy the DJ-88 Twin Pike, the DJ-79 Long Pike or the DJ-89 Tachi Pike and you are buying AS-03 hooks already tied onto cord or wire. Buy the AS-03 and you are buying the same hooks loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design brief was light jigging, shore or offshore, where fish take a jig without much conviction and a thick hook rides straight through the bite. A fine long taper and a carefully set point angle start penetration at low force; the shank is thin and the gape wide, which normally costs strength, so Katsuichi add CF coating and flatten two of the loaded curved sections to put it back. Enough anglers fish nothing else in light tackle jigging that Katsuichi quote them saying so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare single hook of the Pike pattern, for building assist rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned under Koichi Kubo's supervision for light tackle jigging, shore and offshore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine long taper and set point angle for fast penetration at low force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin shank with a wide gape, with CF coating to hold strength and improve holding power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo loaded curved sections flattened to reinforce the shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge barb to reduce dropped fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin plating with Aqua Block treatment against saltwater corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLoose Hooks Or A Finished Rig\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy them loose\u003c\/strong\u003e if you already tie assists. You control tether length, single or twin, and cord type independently, and per hook it costs far less than a made-up rig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy a finished rig\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want it ready to clip on. The \u003cstrong\u003eDJ-88 Twin Pike\u003c\/strong\u003e is the general light jigging twin on elastic braid; the \u003cstrong\u003eDJ-79 Long Pike\u003c\/strong\u003e the long-tether single for slow work; the \u003cstrong\u003eDJ-89 Tachi Pike\u003c\/strong\u003e puts AS-03 hooks on 49-strand stainless wire for toothy fish, which is not something to improvise at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote the ceiling.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eDJ-100 Grand Pike\u003c\/strong\u003e is built not on the AS-03 but on the heavier Pike Type-R. Past the light jigging class, changing cord will not save a fine-wire hook — change the hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn volume\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eAS-03P ProPack\u003c\/strong\u003e is the identical hook in a bulk carton, for building a season's rigs in one sitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle assist\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pass cord through the eye, whip the tag down the shank, finish with shrink tube over the knot. Aim for one third to one half of the jig body, ring to hook bend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin assist\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tie two hooks onto one cord at unequal lengths so the points cannot fold onto each other on the flutter. Equal-length twins are the usual cause of a rig locking up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront or rear\u003c\/strong\u003e — Front mount for vertical and speed jigging, where fish take on the rise. Add a rear assist when fish are nipping at the tail, and accept more bottom contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hang the finished assist on a solid ring, then join that to the jig with a split ring, so the cord never bears on a split ring seam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Light jigging over reef edges and shipping channels for queenfish (talang), small trevally, tenggiri (Spanish mackerel) and grouper (kerapu), plus shore jigging off breakwaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bonito, false albacore, Spanish mackerel and school stripers on light jigs; rockfish and small lingcod on the Pacific coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The home fishery: light shore and offshore jigging for wakashi and inada (young buri), soda-gatsuo, saba and kasago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Australian salmon, tailor and small kingfish off the rocks; queenfish and barracuda in the Gulf; mackerel, bass and pollack on European shore marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare assist single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTin (Aqua Block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e941811993\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare assist single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTin (Aqua Block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e941812006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare assist single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTin (Aqua Block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e941812013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare assist single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTin (Aqua Block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e941812020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel AS-03 Pike. Made in Japan by Katsuichi (Decoy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal jigs of roughly 20–80 g on light jigging tackle, PE 0.8–2 braid to a 20–40 lb fluorocarbon leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssist cord in the 100–200 lb class, a solid ring, and shrink tube for the knot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short wire trace, or the DJ-89 Tachi Pike, where tenggiri and barracuda are about\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep up to the Pike Type-R and the DJ-100 Grand Pike once jig weight passes the light jigging class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#1","offer_id":47491505651883,"sku":"941811993","price":7.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1\/0","offer_id":47491505684651,"sku":"941812006","price":7.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#2\/0","offer_id":47491505717419,"sku":"941812013","price":7.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3\/0","offer_id":47491505750187,"sku":"941812020","price":7.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/9418_MAIN_DECOY_AS03.png?v=1784860750"},{"product_id":"decoy-as-03p-pike-propack-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - AS-03P PIKE PROPACK HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy AS-03P Pike ProPack Hook — Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Pike\" is the name of a hook shape in Decoy's range, not a species. The AS-03 Pike is Katsuichi's light jigging assist hook — a bare single hook, sold loose, that anglers tie into their own assist rigs. The AS-03P ProPack is the same hook in a bulk carton for people who build assist hooks in batches rather than buying them ready-made. The maker's own summary of the design: specifically for light jigging with light tackle, shore or offshore; a thin wire with a wide gape that still holds shape thanks to CF processing at the stress points; and tin plating with Aqua Block treatment for corrosion resistance. It is sold here in #1 and #1\/0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these are loose hooks and not finished rigs, the ProPack is for anglers who already tie assists — hollow braid or Kevlar cord, a solid ring, a shrink tube over the knot. If you want a hook that arrives ready to clip on, a made-up rig such as the DJ-90 Light Assist or DJ-93 Light Game Twin is the simpler purchase. If you build twenty rigs before a season and want them all identical, this is the cheaper route by a wide margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare single hook of the Pike pattern, for building assist rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk ProPack format — 60 hooks in #1, 56 hooks in #1\/0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin wire with a wide gape for fast penetration on light tackle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCF processing to hold strength despite the fine wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin plating with Aqua Block treatment against saltwater corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to both shore light jigging and offshore light jigging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan by Katsuichi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding a single assist\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pass hollow braid or assist cord through the eye, whip the tag down the shank, and finish with shrink tube over the knot. Keep the finished length at roughly one third to one half of the jig body, ring to hook bend, so the hook can reach a fish hitting the rear without wrapping the leader on the drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding a twin\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tie two hooks onto one cord at deliberately unequal lengths so the points cannot fold onto each other during the flutter. Equal-length twins are the usual cause of a rig locking up on itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront or rear\u003c\/strong\u003e — Front mount for vertical and speed jigging, where fish take the jig on the rise. A rear assist is worth adding when fish are nipping at the tail, but expect more contact with bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hang the finished assist on a solid ring, then connect that to the jig with a split ring, so the cord never bears on a split ring seam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Light jigging over reef and shipping channels for queenfish (talang), small trevally, tenggiri (Spanish mackerel) and grouper (kerapu), and shore jigging off breakwaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bonito, false albacore, Spanish mackerel and school stripers on light jigs; rockfish and small lingcod on the Pacific coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The home fishery: light shore jigging and light offshore jigging for wakashi and inada (young buri), soda-gatsuo, saba and kasago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Australian salmon, tailor and small kingfish off the rocks; small queenfish and barracuda in the Gulf; mackerel, bass and pollack on European shore marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare assist single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTin (Aqua Block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913231\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare assist single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTin (Aqua Block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499132301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel AS-03P Pike ProPack. Made in Japan by Katsuichi (Decoy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal jigs of roughly 20–80 g on light jigging tackle, PE 0.8–2 braid to a 20–40 lb fluorocarbon leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssist cord in the 100–200 lb class, a solid ring, and shrink tube for the knot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort wire trace where tenggiri and barracuda are about\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep up to the DJ-81 Powerful Assist range once jig weight passes the light jigging class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#1","offer_id":47491507290283,"sku":"49913231","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1\/0","offer_id":47491507323051,"sku":"499132301","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/4991323_MAIN_DECOY_AS03P.png?v=1784860751"},{"product_id":"decoy-js-5-castin-single-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - JS-5 CASTIN' SINGLE HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy JS-5 Castin' Single Hook — Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JS-5 Castin' Single is a single hook made for one job: topwater plugs in the big casting game. Pencils and poppers worked for nearshore tuna and hiramasa put loads through a hook that little else in lure fishing matches, and more and more fisheries now require single hooks only, either by regulation or by boat rule. The JS-5 answers both at once — it complies where trebles are banned, and it is built to survive the fight that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo details separate it from a converted jigging hook. The eye is in-line (vertical), matching the orientation of a plug's own split-ring eyes so the hook hangs correctly under the lure instead of cocking sideways. And it is soldered closed — wide enough for a heavy split ring, streamlined enough not to foul. That matters: an open or wire-formed eye usually forces two rings in series, and every extra ring is another point of power loss and another missed hook-set. Here you go straight from the lure ring to the hook. The bend is reformed for casting rather than vertical work, to penetrate and then hold a hard blue-water jaw. Tin plating with Aqua Block treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJS-1 Jigging Single Sergeant'N'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the other heavy single in the range, and a different tool. The JS-1 is an assist hook: its eye is back-shifted and wide so an assist cord pulls from behind the shank and rotates the point in. It is tied to cord for vertical jigging. The JS-5 mounts directly to the lure. Use the JS-1 when you are dropping metal, the JS-5 when you are casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle hook designed only for topwater plugs — pencils and poppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets single-hook-only regulations and boat rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-line (vertical) eye matching standard lure eye orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoldered closed eye, wide enough for heavy split rings and streamlined against fouling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo double-ring setup needed, removing a source of power loss and missed sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBend reformed for casting, to penetrate and hold hard jaws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin plating with Aqua Block corrosion treatment; made in Japan by Katsuichi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne ring, no adapters\u003c\/strong\u003e — Run a single heavy-class split ring from the plug's eye straight to the hook. Adding a second ring is what this eye exists to avoid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront and rear on a pencil\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two singles keep a pencil's walking action alive better than two trebles and reduce the mess when a fish rolls into the leader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet hard, then keep winding\u003c\/strong\u003e — With one thick point, drive the hook with a low sweep and stay on the reel; the hold comes from constant pressure, not from a barb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize to the plug\u003c\/strong\u003e — #3\/0 for smaller pencils and lighter casting outfits, #5\/0 as the general choice, #6\/0 for large poppers and heavy tackle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Giant trevally (gerepoh), Spanish mackerel (tenggiri), queenfish (talang) and dogtooth tuna on poppers and stickbaits over reef edges and current lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Striped bass and bluefish on the northeast coast, roosterfish and tuna on Pacific casting trips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The home use: the nearshore casting game for hiramasa and tuna, plus buri and large seabass on surface plugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kingfish off Australia; giant trevally and queenfish off Oman; bluefin tuna casting in the Atlantic and Mediterranean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTin (Aqua Block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499135203\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTin (Aqua Block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499135205\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTin (Aqua Block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499135206\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel JS-5 Castin' Single, made in Japan by Katsuichi (Decoy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopping or stickbait rod rated roughly 60–180 g with a 6000–14000 size spinning reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePE 4.0–8.0 braid to a 80–170 lb fluorocarbon or nylon leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-strong split rings only — heavy-class rings are the weak link at #5\/0 and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck points after every fish; a rolled point on a single hook costs the next bite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#3\/0","offer_id":47491530424491,"sku":"499135203","price":9.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5\/0","offer_id":47491530457259,"sku":"499135205","price":9.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#6\/0","offer_id":47491530490027,"sku":"499135206","price":9.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/4991352_MAIN_DECOY_JS5.png?v=1784860774"},{"product_id":"decoy-kr-22-all-purpose-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - KR-22 ALL PURPOSE HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy KR-22 All Purpose Hook — Black Nickel, Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KR-22 is the general-duty hook in Decoy's KR series, the Katsuichi light-game singles designed for finesse and bait work rather than heavy jigging. Where the finesse models use fine wire to protect the action of a small bait, the KR-22 is described as a balanced, reinforced bait hook — built for versatility across techniques, higher structural strength than a finesse hook, and reliable hook retention under load. It is the pattern to reach for when one rod might see prawn, cut bait, squid strip and a live minnow in a session. The black nickel finish resists corrosion and keeps the hook dark against a bait, and five sizes are listed, #1 through #5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-round bait hook in Decoy's KR series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced wire, stronger than a finesse pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced geometry that holds a bait in place under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack nickel finish for corrosion resistance and a low-glare look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive sizes: #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied 10 per pack in #1 and #2, 12 per pack in #3, #4 and #5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan by Katsuichi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning sinker bottom rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slide a ball sinker to a swivel and run a 40–70 cm fluorocarbon leader to the hook. Fish with the rod tip low so a fish can move off with the bait before you lift into it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaternoster for jetties and boats\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tie one or two droppers above a sinker so the baits sit off the bottom, clear of crabs, and work it above reef edges, pylons and drop-offs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat-fished strip bait\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hook a squid or fish strip once through the thick end so it flutters, and drift it down a current line under a float.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaiting for retention\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thread the bait onto the shank rather than hanging it off the point, and leave the point clear. A hook buried in bait costs you the take.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grunter, snapper, small grouper and trevally around jetties, river mouths and inshore reef, plus catfish and tilapia in fresh water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Redfish, black drum, sheepshead, croaker and flounder on cut and shrimp baits, and catfish, perch and panfish in fresh water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — General boat and pier bait fishing for kasago, mebaru, aji and small madai, and chinu (black seabream) off harbour walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bream, whiting, flathead and tailor in estuaries; hamour and sea bream in the Gulf; wrasse, pollack and mackerel from European shore marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913061\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913062\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913063\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913064\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913065\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight to medium spinning or overhead rod, 6–15 lb class, for jetty and inshore work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10–20 lb fluorocarbon leader, or PE 0.6–1.2 braid on the main line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#5–#3 for prawn, worm and small strip baits; #2–#1 for whole baits and larger fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–20 g ball sinkers; use the lightest weight that holds bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#1","offer_id":47491531505835,"sku":"49913061","price":2.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#2","offer_id":47491531538603,"sku":"49913062","price":2.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3","offer_id":47491531571371,"sku":"49913063","price":2.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#4","offer_id":47491531604139,"sku":"49913064","price":2.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5","offer_id":47491531636907,"sku":"49913065","price":2.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/4991306_MAIN_DECOY_KR22.png?v=1784860776"},{"product_id":"decoy-kr-23-flash-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - KR-23 FLASH HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy KR-23 Flash Hook — Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KR-23 Flash Hook belongs to Decoy's KR series, the light game singles built for finesse work with small lures and natural bait rather than for heavy jigging. What sets this one apart is the dressing: shimmering fibres tied at the eye so the hook carries its own visual signal. On a plain bait hook the metal is something to hide; here it is part of the presentation, giving the bait a flickering, baitfish-like edge in the moments when a fish is deciding. That matters most in two situations — clear, bright water where a fish has time to inspect what it is looking at, and low-activity conditions where a static bait alone is not enough to draw a committed take. Six sizes, #1 through #6, in a low-visibility black nickel finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the KR range this is the attractor version. The \u003cstrong\u003eKR-21 Live Bait Light\u003c\/strong\u003e is the plain fine-wire hook for live prawns and baitfish, the \u003cstrong\u003eKR-24 Light Special\u003c\/strong\u003e is the slim finesse specialist, and the \u003cstrong\u003eKR-25 Sandworm\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eKR-26 Mini Worm\u003c\/strong\u003e cover worm and micro-bait presentations. Reach for the KR-23 when those are getting looks but not takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle bait hook with flash fibres attached at the eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFibres mimic a small baitfish and add visual appeal to a static or slow-moving bait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt to convert short and subtle bites into solid hook-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for light game and finesse fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to ajing, mebaring and micro-bait rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack nickel finish to keep the hook itself discreet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix sizes, #1 to #6 — in Japanese numbering, #6 is the smallest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBait it lightly\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hook a small strip, a piece of worm or isome, or a live shrimp through one end only, leaving the point and the fibres clear. Loading the hook with bait smothers the flash and defeats the reason for using it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit shot and drop shot\u003c\/strong\u003e — On light tackle, run the hook a metre or so below a small split shot, or tie it above a drop shot weight. Lift and settle it in short movements so the fibres pulse; the take usually comes as it stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder a float at night\u003c\/strong\u003e — Around lit harbours and jetties, suspend it just under the light line and let the current work it. The fibres flicker in the light where a bare hook shows nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSabiki-style droppers\u003c\/strong\u003e — As the dropper on a light multi-hook rig it does the job of a commercial sabiki's tinsel, but on a properly sized hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting the hook\u003c\/strong\u003e — Light game bites are soft. Lean into the fish and let the rod load rather than swinging; a fine hook needs little force to bury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Selar, kembung (Indian mackerel) and small snapper (ikan merah) off jetties, small grouper (kerapu) on breakwaters, whiting over sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Perch, crappie and panfish on light freshwater rigs; croaker, whiting, porgy and speckled trout on inshore bait rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The home use: aji on ajing rigs, mebaru on mebaring, plus haze and small kisu on light bait tackle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Whiting, bream and yellowtail scad off Australian jetties; small emperor and rabbitfish in the Gulf; mackerel, garfish, scad and small pollack on European piers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4991303001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4991303002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4991303003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4991303004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4991303005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4991303006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel KR-23 Flash Hook. 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The thin wire and narrow silhouette penetrate on the softest takes, which is what light game demands when a fish inhales a small lure and lets go in the same second. Because it weighs so little, it does not load the nose of a micro jig or small plastic and flatten its action. Four sizes, #2 to #5, in a low-visibility black nickel finish, ten hooks per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine wire and slim profile for easy penetration on subtle bites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to small lures, soft plastics and micro jigs as well as delicate bait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced geometry that preserves lure action; black nickel finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour sizes, #2 through #5, ten per pack; made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro jig assist or rear single\u003c\/strong\u003e — Attach with a split ring so it swings freely; a rigid mount kills the flutter on the drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall soft plastic, nose rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pass the point in through the nose and out within a few millimetres so the body hangs straight and the tail stays free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug replacement single\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fit one facing forward at the belly and one rearward at the tail on small hard baits; this fouls less than trebles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight bait\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hook a short worm section or a single small shrimp once only, leaving the point exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small trevally, queenfish, fingermark and mangrove jack on micro jigs and plastics around jetty lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Crappie, perch, trout and smallmouth bass on finesse plastics; speckled trout inshore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Aji on ajing rigs and mebaru on mebaring tackle, plus kasago and small hirame on micro jigs — the core use case for this pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bream, whiting and flathead on light plastics; perch and zander in European canals; small queenfish on Gulf flats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913072\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913073\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913074\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913075\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing within the KR series\u003c\/strong\u003e — by bait, fish size and line class. 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It is a long-shank, curved-shape hook made for threading soft natural baits — sandworm, bloodworm and prawn tail — so the bait lies straight and keeps moving in the wash. The long shank holds a worm bait without it bunching and gives you something to grip when unhooking small fish. The red finish is the traditional choice for worm baits in Japan, adding a visual trigger at the head of the bait. Five sizes are listed, #6 through #10, all at the small end that suits surf, flats and pier fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandworm and natural-bait pattern from Decoy's KR series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong shank and curved shape for threading soft worm baits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds the bait straight for a natural action in current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp point and strong construction for dependable hook-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed finish, the traditional colour for worm-bait hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive sizes: #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan by Katsuichi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreading a sandworm\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enter the point at the head, run the worm up over the shank until it reaches the eye, then leave 2–3 cm of tail hanging free to wriggle. Nip off any excess so the bait cannot fold back over the point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurf and beach rigs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fish one or two on droppers above the sinker and cast into the gutter between sandbars. Retrieve a metre every thirty seconds to search the gutter rather than leaving the bait in one spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight pier and flats rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Run a small ball sinker to a swivel with a 50 cm leader and slow-drag the bait over sand and seagrass edges on a rising tide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting on small mouths\u003c\/strong\u003e — Do not strike at the first tap. 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It is a compact worm-style single built for small-profile natural baits. The mini-worm shape keeps a short piece of worm or a single maggot aligned on the shank so the bait sits naturally, and the fine point turns in on the light, tentative bites of small-mouthed species. The balanced bend preserves what movement a tiny bait has instead of anchoring it. 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A fine wire hook this size goes in easily, then straightens under drag. The KR-27 keeps the short profile that fits a small mouth and a small bait, but is built in heavier, high-strength wire so it holds its shape when a good fish leans on it — the deliberate opposite of the KR-24. Five sizes, #14 to #22, eighteen per pack, black nickel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, short profile that still fits micro baits and small mouths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy, high-strength wire that resists opening under drag pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with micro jigs, small soft plastics and small natural baits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive sizes, #14 through #22, eighteen per pack, black nickel; made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro jig rear or assist single\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mount on a split ring so it swings; the stronger wire takes a heavier drag than a fine hook this size would.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall soft plastic, nose rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Point in and straight out through the nose so the body hangs free; do not thread the plastic down this short shank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug single conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e — Replace small trebles on compact hard baits when fish above the lure's class are likely, or where singles are required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall natural bait\u003c\/strong\u003e — A single small shrimp, a short worm section or a piece of squid, hooked once with the point fully exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Trevally, queenfish, fingermark and mangrove jack taking small baits around jetty lights but pulling above their size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Smallmouth bass on finesse rigs; speckled trout, redfish and jack crevalle inshore on small profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Big aji on ajing and large mebaru on mebaring, plus kasago and small kingfish (shiokko) on micro jigs where a fine hook opens up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bream, tailor and estuary trevally on light plastics; perch and zander in Europe; small queenfish on Gulf flats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing within the KR series\u003c\/strong\u003e — by bait, fish size and line class. 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Two design choices define it. The round bend keeps the gap open and evenly curved, so the point turns in and finds purchase from almost any angle of pull rather than needing a particular hookset. The fine wire does two jobs at once: it weighs very little, so a small worm keeps the movement it has instead of being anchored by the hook, and it penetrates on light force, which is what a finesse rod and thin line can actually deliver. That combination makes it a hook for natural presentation — long pauses, slack-line falls and small baits worked slowly — rather than for hauling fish out of heavy cover. It is supplied in Black Nickel across five sizes from #2 up to #3\/0, so the same pattern covers small worms on light rigs and larger soft plastics on movable jig heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound bend for consistent hook-up angles and improved bait movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine wire that penetrates under light hookset force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow hook weight so small soft plastics keep their natural action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp, durable Japanese-made point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to finesse rigs and to movable or free-sliding jig heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsable in fresh water and in light saltwater work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Nickel finish; five sizes from #2 to #3\/0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose-hook a soft plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pass the point through the very front of the worm, in one side and out the other, so the body hangs free. This is where a fine-wire round bend earns its keep: the bait swings and rolls on the fall instead of being pinned stiff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit shot and Carolina\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pinch a shot or run a sliding sinker 40–70 cm up the line and drag the bait slowly over the bottom with long pauses. The light hook lets the worm settle slowly behind the weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovable jig head rigs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Run the hook on a free-sliding head or a separate weight so hook and weight are independent. The fish feels less resistance, and the hook stays free to rotate into the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting the hook\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reel down and lean, do not snap. Fine wire buries easily but will bend if you overload it, so keep the drag light and let the rod absorb the run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hampala barb (sebarau) on small worms in clear reservoir water, peacock bass on finesse plastics, and light jetty and mangrove work for small mangrove jack and grunter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Largemouth and smallmouth bass on split shot and finesse rigs, plus crappie, perch and walleye on small soft plastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Light game around harbours and rock: mebaru, kasago and small seabass, and pressured reservoir black bass on finesse presentations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bream, whiting and estuary perch on light plastics in Australian estuaries; perch and zander on drop shot and Carolina rigs in European lakes and canals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHooks Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913122\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913121\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131201\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131202\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131203\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWire diameter, shank length and gape are not published for this model, so they are not listed here. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight to medium-light spinning rod with a soft tip, 1000–2500 size reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePE 0.3–0.8 braid with a 4–8 lb fluorocarbon leader, or straight 4–8 lb fluorocarbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#2 and #1 for 2–3 inch worms; #1\/0 to #3\/0 for 3–5 inch straight tails, grubs and craws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a heavy-wire offset hook instead when fishing braid straight through into timber or weed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#1","offer_id":47491539927211,"sku":"49913121","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1\/0","offer_id":47491539959979,"sku":"499131201","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#2","offer_id":47491539992747,"sku":"49913122","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#2\/0","offer_id":47491540025515,"sku":"499131202","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3\/0","offer_id":47491540058283,"sku":"499131203","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/4991312_MAIN_DECOY_KR29.png?v=1784860784"},{"product_id":"decoy-kr-30-ringed-multi-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - KR-30 RINGED MULTI HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy KR-30 Ringed Multi Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KR-30 Ringed Multi is a single hook supplied with a split ring already fitted, so it clips straight onto a lure hanger without pliers, a spare ring box and three hands on a moving boat. Single hooks are increasingly the default on hard lures: they foul less on weed, net and clothing, they do less damage to fish being released, and one strong point often holds better through a long fight than three smaller ones. The KR-30 covers the common lure sizes for minnows, spoons, spinners and small jigs, finished in black nickel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit ring fitted from the pack — attaches directly to a lure hanger with no extra parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-point design that fouls far less than a treble on weed, leader and landing nets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits minnows, spoons, spinners and small metal jigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong penetration with good holding power once set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsable in both freshwater and light saltwater situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack nickel finish, four sizes from #6 to #9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacing a treble on a minnow\u003c\/strong\u003e — Open the lure's split ring, remove the treble, then fit the KR-30 by its supplied ring. Run the rear hook point facing up and the belly hook point facing forward — that orientation catches best on a twitch-and-pause retrieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpoons and spinners\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fit a single at the tail with the point riding up. A spoon freed of a treble wobbles truer and comes back cleaner over weed and rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssist-style on a small jig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Attach one at the head of a light metal jig so the point sits over the body. On a lift-and-flutter retrieve fish take on the drop, and the head-mounted single sets on the way up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear-only for release fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Strip the belly hook and run a single at the tail. The lure keeps working, the fish still hooks, and unhooking in the net takes seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the balance\u003c\/strong\u003e — After swapping hooks, run the lure alongside the boat. If it leans or rolls, step the hook size up or down until it tracks straight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hampala barb (sebarau) and peacock bass on small minnows and spinners, snakehead (haruan) on shallow runners, and queenfish, small trevally and grouper (kerapu) off jetties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Trout, char and salmon on spoons and spinners, smallmouth bass and walleye on minnows, and inshore speckled trout and small redfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Area trout and native yamame or iwana on spoons, plus light game for mebaru, kasago and small seabass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Australian bass, bream and flathead in estuaries; perch, pike and zander in European lakes and canals; small queenfish on Gulf flats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHooks Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913136\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913137\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913138\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913139\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit ring supplied fitted. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight to medium spinning or baitcasting tackle matched to the lure, not to the hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePE 0.4–1.0 braid with a 6–16 lb fluorocarbon leader for most freshwater and light inshore work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard lures of roughly 40–90 mm — minnows, small spoons, inline spinners and 10–30 g metal jigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a short wire trace where toothy species such as snakehead, pike or barracuda are present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#6","offer_id":47491540091051,"sku":"49913136","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#7","offer_id":47491540123819,"sku":"49913137","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8","offer_id":47491540156587,"sku":"49913138","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#9","offer_id":47491540189355,"sku":"49913139","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/4991313_MAIN_DECOY_KR30.png?v=1784860785"},{"product_id":"decoy-kr-31-octopus-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - KR-31 OCTOPUS HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy KR-31 Octopus Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KR-31 is a classic octopus-pattern single hook — short shank, round bend, turned-in point — built for fishing natural baits. That shape does two things at once: it lets a bait sit naturally without stiffening it, and the inward-turned point tends to find the corner of the jaw rather than the throat, which matters when fish are released. The range runs from #3 and #2 for small live and cut baits up to #6\/0 for whole fish and large squid strips, in black nickel for low visibility and red where a flash of colour at the bait head draws the take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctopus bend with a turned-in point for reliable corner-of-the-mouth hook-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort shank that lets bait hang naturally and hides well inside a bait strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp, consistent penetration on both soft and tough baits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to live bait, cut bait, squid and prawn in fresh and salt water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo finishes: black nickel for clear water, red for added visual attraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes from #3 up to #6\/0, covering light and heavy bait work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive bait through the nose\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pass the point up through the bottom jaw and out the top of the nose, or sideways through the nostrils. The bait swims forward naturally and stays lively on a drifted or slow-trolled line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut and strip bait\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enter the point once through the thick end of the fillet or squid strip and leave the point fully exposed. Never thread bait up the shank; a bunched bait masks the gap and costs hook-ups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrawn and shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pin the hook through the tail segment or under the horn at the head, and fish minimal weight so the bait drifts naturally on the tide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnell and paternoster rigs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Snell the hook so the pull comes in line with the shank, then set it on a paternoster or running sinker rig for bottom fishing over reef.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grouper (kerapu), snapper (merah), mangrove jack and barramundi (siakap) on live prawn or cut bait around jetties, mangrove drains and inshore reef.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Salmon and steelhead on cured roe, halibut and rockfish on cut bait in the Pacific, striped bass, flounder and catfish in the Atlantic and inland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — General bait fishing (esa-tsuri) from breakwaters and boats for madai, kasago, ainame and anago; larger sizes for whole-bait bottom fishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Snapper, mulloway, flathead and bream on pilchard and squid baits; hamour and emperor on Gulf reef; cod, pollack and conger on European wreck marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHooks Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4991302002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4991302003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499130205\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499130206\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913143\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131402\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131403\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131404\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131405\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499131406\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinishes: Black Nickel, Red. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#2 and #3: light spinning or float tackle, 6–15 lb line, for small live baits, prawn and cut strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#2\/0 to #4\/0: medium bait or boat rod, 20–40 lb mono or PE 2–3 with a matching leader, for larger live baits and squid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#5\/0 and #6\/0: heavy bottom or boat outfit, 50 lb and up, for whole fish baits over reef and wreck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a fluorocarbon leader in clear water and a short wire or heavy mono bite trace where toothy species feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#2 \/ Black Nickel","offer_id":47491540222123,"sku":"4991302002","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 \/ Black Nickel","offer_id":47491540254891,"sku":"4991302003","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5\/0 \/ Black Nickel","offer_id":47491540287659,"sku":"499130205","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#6\/0 \/ Black Nickel","offer_id":47491540320427,"sku":"499130206","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#2\/0 \/ Red","offer_id":47491540353195,"sku":"499131402","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 \/ Red","offer_id":47491540385963,"sku":"49913143","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3\/0 \/ Red","offer_id":47491540418731,"sku":"499131403","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#4\/0 \/ Red","offer_id":47491540451499,"sku":"499131404","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5\/0 \/ Red","offer_id":47491540484267,"sku":"499131405","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#6\/0 \/ Red","offer_id":47491540517035,"sku":"499131406","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/49913_MAIN_DECOY_KR31.png?v=1784860787"},{"product_id":"decoy-single27-pluggin-single-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - SINGLE27 PLUGGIN' SINGLE HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy Single27 Pluggin' Single Hook — Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Single27 Pluggin' Single is a replacement single hook designed specifically for plug-type hard baits — minnows, poppers, stickbaits and small crankbaits. Katsuichi's own reasoning: compared with a treble, the chance of a hooked fish coming off is greatly reduced, damage to the fish is lower, and the hook is safer to handle — for anglers who genuinely release what they catch, singles are the better tool. The pattern uses a vertical (in-line) eye so it hangs correctly under a plug, a wide eye that leaves room for a split ring without jamming, a round wide gape that finds a hold with most lure types, and a micro barb that leaves little trace and can be pinched down almost invisibly. Finished with tin plating and Aqua Block treatment for corrosion resistance. Supplied here in #6 and #8, eight per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConverting a plug to singles is a real trade, not a free upgrade. You give up some hook-up rate — three points find a mouth more often than one. In exchange you get fewer snags on weed, rock and net, far fewer fouled hooks on the line during a cast, quicker unhooking, and a fish that goes back in one piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle hook designed specifically for plug-type hard baits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical (in-line) eye so the hook hangs true under a lure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide eye that leaves working room when a split ring is fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound wide gape for hooking performance across lure types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro barb — easy penetration, minimal mark, barbless-ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin plating with Aqua Block treatment for saltwater corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight hooks per pack; #6 and #8 stocked here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the swimming action\u003c\/strong\u003e — A single is lighter than the treble it replaces, so a suspending plug can turn buoyant and a shallow runner can ride higher. Test each converted lure in clear water before fishing it, and go up a size or add a slightly heavier split ring if it has lost its posture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint direction\u003c\/strong\u003e — Front hook facing forward, rear hook facing back is the usual arrangement on a minnow: it keeps the two from meeting each other and puts a point where the fish approaches. On a popper, run both points rearward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the size to the lure, not the fish\u003c\/strong\u003e — Choose the largest hook that still clears the belly of the plug without touching the body or the other hook. An oversized single fouls the lure and kills the wobble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFight it differently\u003c\/strong\u003e — One point carries all the load, so keep steady pressure and a smooth drag rather than pumping. Lift into fish instead of striking hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hampala barb (sebarau), giant snakehead (toman), peacock bass and barramundi (siakap) on small minnows around timber and mangrove; small trevally and queenfish on casting plugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Trout and smallmouth bass on stream and lake minnows; speckled trout, redfish and school stripers inshore, especially at fisheries with single-hook or barbless rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Trout plugging in rivers and managed ponds, mebaru and small seabass on light plugs, and ajing-class plug work where single hooks are the norm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bream, bass and flathead on hard bodies in Australian estuaries; perch, chub and trout in European rivers and canals where barbless or single-hook rules apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlugging single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTin (Aqua Block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913286\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlugging single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTin (Aqua Block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913288\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel Single27 Pluggin' Single. Made in Japan by Katsuichi (Decoy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight plugs of roughly 3–10 g — #8 for the smallest minnows, #6 for the 50–70 mm class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight or medium-light spinning rod, 4–10 lb nylon or fluorocarbon, or PE 0.4–0.8 with a leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a rear trailer position behind a jig or main hook, use the Single29 Trailer Single instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#6","offer_id":47491541467307,"sku":"49913286","price":4.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8","offer_id":47491541500075,"sku":"49913288","price":4.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/4991328_MAIN_DECOY_SINGLE27.png?v=1784860792"},{"product_id":"decoy-single29-trailer-single-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - SINGLE29 TRAILER SINGLE HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy Single29 Trailer Single Hook — Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Single29 Trailer Single is a vertical-eye single hook built for the trailer position — the rear hook that hangs behind the main hook or off the tail of a jig, there to catch the fish that swipe short instead of eating the lure properly. It is the hook supplied as standard on the Flash Bomb, Katsuichi's chinu jig, and that origin explains the whole design. Black sea bream (chinu) and flathead have hard, bony jaws, so the pattern uses a round wide gape that makes contact quickly and drives home even on a sweeping hookset rather than a hard strike. Chinu jigs are usually worked over oyster beds and shell bottom, where points blunt fast, which is why this is sold separately as a spare. A micro barb keeps penetration easy, the wide eye leaves room for a split ring, and the NS Black finish keeps the rig quiet for a wary fish. Supplied here in #4, eight per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worth being clear about the difference between this and the Single27 Pluggin' Single. The Single27 is a conversion hook for hard baits, where the job is to replace a treble without upsetting the plug's buoyancy or swimming action. The Single29 is not a conversion hook at all — it is a dedicated rear hook for a jig or a bottom-contact lure, chosen for jaw penetration and abrasion life rather than for how it hangs under a plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical-eye single hook for the trailer (rear) position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as the standard hook on the Flash Bomb chinu jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound wide gape for quick contact and penetration into hard jaws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks on a sweeping hookset, not only a hard strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro barb for easy penetration and fewer dropped fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNS Black finish that does not flash at wary fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear hook on a chinu or bottom jig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fit it to the tail ring of the jig. Hop the jig along the bottom with short lifts and let it fall on a controlled line; chinu take on the drop or as the jig settles, and the take often feels like nothing more than added weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrailer behind a main hook\u003c\/strong\u003e — Where fish repeatedly hit behind the lure, a short rear single converts those swipes without adding the tangle and snag load of a second treble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarry spares over shell\u003c\/strong\u003e — Oyster beds and rubble blunt a point fast. Check it with a thumbnail regularly and change the hook rather than sharpening it back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweep, do not strike\u003c\/strong\u003e — Against a bony jaw, a long low sweep of the rod keeps steady load on the single point. A short hard strike is more likely to bounce it off bone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fingermark, small grouper (kerapu), mangrove jack and trevally hitting the rear of bottom-hopped jigs around oyster racks, rock walls and jetty legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sheepshead, black drum, redfish and flounder on jigs worked over shell and rubble, plus smallmouth bass on hopped jigs in rivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The home fishery: chinu-ing (black sea bream on jigs) over oyster beds, and kochi (flathead) on the same bottom-contact retrieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bream and dusky flathead over Australian oyster leases and estuary flats; hamour and sobaity in the Gulf; gilthead bream in Mediterranean lagoons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrailer single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel (NS Black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913594\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel Single29 Trailer Single. Made in Japan by Katsuichi (Decoy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinu jigs and bottom-contact jigs of roughly 5–20 g on a light casting or spinning outfit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePE 0.6–1.0 braid to a 12–20 lb fluorocarbon leader, which handles shell and rock better than nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit ring sized so the hook swings freely on the tail eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor converting a plug from trebles to singles, use the Single27 Pluggin' Single instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#4","offer_id":47491541532843,"sku":"49913594","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/4991359_MAIN_DECOY_SINGLE29.png?v=1784860794"},{"product_id":"decoy-single30-spoonin-single-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - SINGLE30 SPOONIN' SINGLE HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy Single30 Spoonin' Single Hook — Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Single30 Spoonin' Single is a replacement single hook for spoons, sized for the 1 g to 7 g ultralight-to-medium class that dominates managed trout ponds and light freshwater fishing. Converting a spoon from treble to single is standard practice there, for three reasons. A single fouls bottom and net far less often, which matters when a small spoon works close to weed and gravel. It does less damage, so fish go back releasable. And it interferes least with the action — a treble under a 2 g blade dampens the wobble the spoon exists to produce, while one light hook lets it keep swinging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe details follow from that job. The eye is upturned so pull from the split ring goes straight into the point rather than levering against it, and the point carries a subtle curve that starts penetrating early. The gape is shaped to hold through the rolling and jumping that throw hooks out of trout. A micro barb cuts losses without making the hook hard to set or remove, and the NS Black finish adds wire hardness. In salt water it suits small metal jigs. Supplied in #8, #10 and #12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecoy's single conversions split by lure type. The \u003cstrong\u003eSingle27 Pluggin' Single\u003c\/strong\u003e is for hard baits — minnows, poppers, small cranks — where buoyancy and swimming action are the concern. The \u003cstrong\u003eSingle29 Trailer Single\u003c\/strong\u003e is the rear hook for jigs, chosen for jaw penetration and abrasion life. The Single30 is the spoon hook: lightest of the three, up-eye, shaped to survive a trout's roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement single hook for spoons of roughly 1–7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp-eye transmitting hooking power straight into the point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved point angle for quick hook-up and deep penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGape shaped to absorb a trout's rolling and jumping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro barb — fewer dropped fish, easy unhooking, release-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide eye that takes a split ring easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNS Black finish adding wire hardness and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e — Remove the treble and fit the Single30 to the tail split ring, point riding upward. That keeps it clear of bottom on a slow retrieve and hooks fish taking from below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch hook to spoon weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — #12 for 1–2 g micro spoons, #10 for 2–4 g, #8 for 4–7 g. Too large and the spoon stops wobbling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow steady retrieve\u003c\/strong\u003e — Managed-pond trout want a constant slow wind, just fast enough to keep the spoon rolling. Do not strike; let the rod load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount down and lift-drop\u003c\/strong\u003e — For deeper fish, count the spoon down and use small lifts on a semi-slack line. Takes come on the flutter, and the up-eye turns the hook in as line tightens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Juvenile trevally, small barracuda and queenfish (talang) on micro jigs off jetties, plus highland trout waters in northern Vietnam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stocked and wild rainbow, brook and brown trout in streams and put-and-take lakes, plus panfish on micro spoons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The home use: area trout (managed pond) fishing for rainbow trout, plus yamame and iwana on small spoons in mountain streams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rainbow and brown trout in Australian and New Zealand lakes; trout, perch and grayling on light spoons in European rivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpoon single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel (NS Black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913618\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpoon single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel (NS Black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499136110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpoon single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel (NS Black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499136112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel Single30 Spoonin' Single, made in Japan by Katsuichi (Decoy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltralight trout rod of about 5–6 ft rated to 1–7 g, 1000–2000 spinning reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–4 lb nylon or fluorocarbon, or PE 0.2–0.4 with a light fluorocarbon leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight-class split rings sized so the hook swings freely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the Single27 for hard baits and the Single29 for jigs and trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":47491541631147,"sku":"499136110","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#12","offer_id":47491541663915,"sku":"499136112","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8","offer_id":47491541696683,"sku":"49913618","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/4991361_MAIN_DECOY_SINGLE30.png?v=1784860795"},{"product_id":"decoy-single31-tracin-single-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - SINGLE31 TRACIN' SINGLE HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy Single31 Tracin' Single Hook — Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Single31 Tracin' Single is a sproat-bend long-shank hook built for lures you trace through the water rather than jerk or drop — spoons, spinners and small metal jigs, the retrieve-driven baits the name refers to. Converting those from treble to single is standard practice wherever fish are released or regulations require it, and a single also fouls weed, net and bottom far less often. Where Katsuichi's Single30 Spoonin' is a dedicated hook for 1–7 g spoons, the Single31 is the larger, longer, more general pattern: it steps up from trout tackle into light and medium salt water, and it doubles as a replacement hook on soft jig heads and as a trailer hook behind a football jig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape follows the job. A long taper into a straight point penetrates sharply and smoothly, which matters on a single hook where one point does all the work. The eye is wide, so a split ring goes on without a fight and the hook swings freely on it. A micro barb holds the fish without adding the resistance a full barb creates on the way in — useful on light drags and quick releases alike. The finish is NS Black, which raises wire hardness and durability. Supplied in #2 and #4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSproat-style bend with a long shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong taper and straight point for sharp, smooth penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide eye that takes a split ring easily and lets the hook swing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro barb — holding power without extra penetration resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNS Black finish for wire hardness and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits spoons, spinners and small metal jigs, plus jig heads and football-jig trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers trout through to medium-sized saltwater fish; made in Japan by Katsuichi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Decoy Single To Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle31 Tracin'\u003c\/strong\u003e — the versatile long-shank single for spoons, spinners, small metals, jig heads and trailers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle30 Spoonin'\u003c\/strong\u003e — the light up-eye spoon specialist for 1–7 g blades, #8 to #12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle27 Pluggin'\u003c\/strong\u003e — for hard baits, where buoyancy and swimming action are the concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle29 Trailer\u003c\/strong\u003e — the rear hook for jigs, chosen for jaw penetration and abrasion life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpoon or spinner conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fit it to the tail split ring with the point riding upward, then retrieve at the slowest speed that keeps the blade working. Most takes come as the rod loads, so lift rather than strike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall metal jig\u003c\/strong\u003e — A single at the tail ring casts straighter and tangles the leader far less than a treble on the drop. Work the jig with short lifts and let it flutter back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootball jig trailer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Add it on a short ring behind the jig to convert fish that nip at the skirt instead of eating it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft jig head replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use it to re-hook flexible jig heads whose original hook has been bent or dulled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hampala barb (sebarau) and small peacock bass on spinners in reservoirs, juvenile trevally, queenfish (talang) and small barracuda on micro metal jigs from jetties and breakwaters, and tilapia at high-pressure catch-and-release ponds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Trout and steelhead on spoons and spinners, walleye and smallmouth bass, and as a trailer hook on football jigs for largemouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Trout on spoons and spinners in rivers and managed ponds, plus light shore jigging for small amberjack, mackerel and rockfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bream and Australian bass on small metals; perch, pike and zander on spinners and spoons in European lakes and canals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913622\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913624\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel Single31 Tracin' Single, made in Japan by Katsuichi (Decoy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight to medium spinning tackle, roughly 3–20 g lure rating, 1000–2500 size reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePE 0.4–1.0 braid to a 8–16 lb fluorocarbon leader, or 6–12 lb straight nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-class split rings sized so the hook hangs freely and does not bind on the lure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a short wire trace where mackerel or barracuda are present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#2","offer_id":47491541729451,"sku":"49913622","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#4","offer_id":47491541762219,"sku":"49913624","price":3.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/4991362_MAIN_DECOY_SINGLE31.png?v=1784860796"},{"product_id":"decoy-single31op-tracin-single-open-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - SINGLE31OP TRACIN' SINGLE OPEN HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy Single31OP Tracin' Single Open Hook — Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Single31OP is the Tracin' Single with an open eye. Everything else is the hook already in the range: the same sproat-style bend and long shank for lures you trace through the water — spoons, spinners, minnows and small metals — the same long taper into a straight point, the same micro barb, the same NS Black finish for wire hardness. What changes is how it attaches, and that one change alters both the job it does and the way you look after it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA closed-eye single needs a split ring. The Single31OP does not: the eye is wide and left open, so it goes straight onto the lure's own eye or onto an existing ring without split-ring pliers and without dismantling anything. On a minnow that removes a link from the chain and the hook sits tighter under the body — the cleaner, more streamlined setup Katsuichi point it at. It also means you can change hooks on the water, in wind, in the time it takes to twist one on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cost is that an open eye is only as secure as you leave it. Pinch it closed after fitting and check it after a hard fight or a snag: an eye sprung open under load can let the hook walk off. Mounting direct also removes the free swing a split ring gives, which changes how the hook hangs — usually welcome on a minnow, less so on a wide-wobbling spoon. For heavy work the closed-eye \u003cstrong\u003eSingle31 Tracin'\u003c\/strong\u003e on a split ring stays the more secure fitting. Against a treble, either single gives up some initial contact and gains holding power after the hook-up, plus far less fouling on weed, net and bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide open eye — fits directly to a lure eye or split ring, no pliers needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong taper and straight point for sharp, smooth penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro barb: holding power without extra resistance going in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNS Black finish for wire hardness and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreamlined fit that suits minnowing in particular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits native trout, bass and saltwater lures alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree sizes stocked, #2, #6 and #8, ten hooks per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight to the lure eye\u003c\/strong\u003e — Twist the open eye onto the belly or tail eye, seat it, then squeeze it closed so there is no gap. Point riding upward in the tail position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinnowing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cast, wind down to depth, then twitch and pause. The direct mount keeps the hook tight to the body so it darts with the lure rather than trailing behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast swaps\u003c\/strong\u003e — Carry #6 and #8 to downsize on a slow day and #2 for the bigger baits, and change without opening a single split ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck it after every fish\u003c\/strong\u003e — Run a thumbnail over the eye gap. Re-close it if it has opened, and retire any hook whose eye no longer springs shut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hampala barb (sebarau) and small peacock bass on minnows and spinners in reservoirs, juvenile trevally, queenfish (talang) and small barracuda on micro metals off jetties, and tilapia on catch-and-release ponds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Trout and steelhead on spoons and spinners, smallmouth bass and walleye on small jerkbaits, and single-hook-only waters where regulations require the conversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Native trout (yamame, iwana) and managed-pond trout on minnows and spoons, plus light shore work for mackerel and rockfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bream and Australian bass on small hardbaits; perch, pike and zander on spinners and spoons in European lakes and canals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEye\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913632\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913636\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49913638\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel Single31OP Tracin' Single OP. 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This is a heavy-duty bait hook for rockfish and general boat fishing. Its non-offset point stops bait spinning, which cuts line twist and lets the point drive straight in, while a slightly shortened shank makes the hook turn and set faster inside the mouth. Nano Smooth Coat lowers surface friction for easier baiting and cleaner penetration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNano Smooth Coat low-friction surface treatment for fast penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing (closed) eye instead of a flatted eye: stronger under load, no gap for a knot to slip into, and no pressed edge to shave a heavy leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-offset point — keeps bait from rotating and reduces line twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortened shank for a faster hook turn and quicker hook-set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack finish, sizes #16 to #24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-hook bottom rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Snell the hooks onto droppers above the sinker and work rubble and reef edges. Lift the rod smoothly rather than striking, so the short shank can turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning sinker on the boat\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slide an egg sinker above a swivel, run a leader to the ring eye and bait with squid strip, prawn or cut fish. Let the fish take line briefly, then load up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive bait beside structure\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pin a small live baitfish through the nose or back and drop it tight to the reef. Keep the drag firm from the first bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy leader, tied direct\u003c\/strong\u003e — Because the eye is ringed, snell or uni-knot straight onto heavy mono or fluorocarbon; no split ring needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grouper (kerapu) and snapper (merah) on nearshore reef and wreck, barramundi (siakap) around jetty pilings, and croaker (gelama) on the smaller sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lingcod, rockfish and cabezon on Pacific reef; black sea bass, tautog and grouper on Atlantic and Gulf structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The original soi targets — kurosoi and other rockfish — plus kasago, ainame and hata on boat bottom rigs and breakwater root fishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Snapper and coral trout on Australian reef; hamour and sheri in the Gulf; conger, pollack and ling on European wrecks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942545869\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942545876\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942545883\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942545890\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942545906\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes follow the Japanese \u003cem\u003egō\u003c\/em\u003e (号) system, in which the number rises as the hook gets larger — the reverse of Western numbering. #16 is the smallest hook here and #24 the largest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoat bottom or jigging-class rod with a loading tip; overhead or spinning reel, 30–80 lb braid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy mono or fluorocarbon leader tied straight to the ring eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnough lead to hold bottom in current; a short wire trace only where cutlassfish or mackerel are present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller sizes for croaker and bream-class fish, larger sizes for grouper and snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GAMAKATSU","offers":[{"title":"#16","offer_id":47501813514411,"sku":"942545869","price":4.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#18","offer_id":47501813547179,"sku":"942545876","price":4.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#20","offer_id":47501813579947,"sku":"942545883","price":4.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#22","offer_id":47501813612715,"sku":"942545890","price":4.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#24","offer_id":47501813645483,"sku":"942545906","price":4.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/942545_MAIN_GAMAKATSU_KAIRYO_SOI.png?v=1784968884"},{"product_id":"gamakatsu-soi-ring-eye-tin-hook-made-in-japan","title":"GAMAKATSU - SOI RING EYE TIN HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGamakatsu Soi Ring Eye Tin Hook (Made In Japan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoi\u003c\/em\u003e (ソイ) is the Japanese term for rockfish and the grouper-type bottom feeders that live inside rock and reef, so a soi hook is a heavy bottom-fishing pattern: thick wire, a wide round bend with room for a big natural bait, and the strength to stop a fish heading for a hole. This version pairs that shape with a ring eye and a tin finish. The offset profile helps the hook turn inside the mouth; the forged flat-sided body resists opening under load. Tin plating is the practical part — a corrosion-resistant coating that slows rust on a wet hook in the box or a rig left made up overnight, with a bright silver surface that reflects light in deeper water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing (closed) eye instead of a flatted eye: higher strength, no gap for the knot to slip into, and no pressed edge to shave heavy leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide round bend with space to present large natural baits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset point to improve the hook’s turning action inside the mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged flat body for extra strength under heavy pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin (silver) plating for corrosion resistance in salt water, plus a reflective surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven sizes, #16 through #22, for boat, bottom and deep-water rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDropper bottom rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two hooks on droppers above a bank sinker, dropped onto reef, rubble or wreck. Wind down onto the fish rather than striking upward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning sinker with big bait\u003c\/strong\u003e — Egg sinker above a swivel, heavy leader to the ring eye. Squid head, whole prawn or a fillet strip all sit well in the wide bend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive bait on the drop\u003c\/strong\u003e — Nose-hook a small live baitfish and free-spool it to the bottom beside structure. Keep drag firm from the first run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep water and current\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use enough lead to stay vertical, and check the point often; the tin finish keeps the wire clean but the point still dulls on rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grouper (kerapu), snapper (merah), emperor and coral trout on reef and wreck; barramundi (siakap) and threadfin on deep channel edges; jobfish offshore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lingcod, Pacific rockfish, red snapper, grouper and black sea bass on hard bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The home fishery: kurosoi and other rockfish, kasago, ainame and hata on boat bottom rigs, plus madai on heavier bait rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; 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The answer is a short shank with a wide gape and a point turned slightly in toward the shank, so the hook sits compactly inside a prawn or crab bait, finds the corner of the jaw as the fish turns, and does not lever out — which is why it has become one of the most borrowed shapes in Asian bait fishing. This NSB version keeps the traditional chinu bend and adds a ringed eye, an offset point, and forged flat construction for strength. Gamakatsu also lists it as suitable for wire rigs, including cutlassfish work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic chinu bend: short shank, wide hooking area, slightly incurved point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing (closed) eye rather than a flatted eye: stronger under load, easier to knot with heavy mono or fluorocarbon, and no pressed edge to shave the line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing eye also takes a wire leader crimp or twist, which a flatted eye handles poorly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset point for better hook contact on the strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSB dark finish, discreet on natural bait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEleven sizes, #2 through #12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat (ukizuri) fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Run a sliding float to a stopper and a short fluorocarbon trace to the hook. Bait with prawn, crab or shellfish and drift it along breakwaters and rock edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight bottom rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — A running sinker above a swivel and a 60–100 cm leader. Let the rod load rather than striking early; the incurved point sets as the fish moves off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaiting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thread a live prawn from the tail through the body so the point exits near the head, keeping the wide gape clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire trace\u003c\/strong\u003e — For cutlassfish and other toothy species, crimp a short wire trace to the ring eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — A staple jetty and estuary hook: mangrove jack, barramundi (siakap) on live prawn, croaker (gelama), small grouper (kerapu) and snapper (merah) on rock walls, plus cutlassfish on a wire trace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sheepshead, black drum, porgy and tautog around pilings, jetties and bridge structure on crab or shrimp baits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; 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Taman fishing is largely a long-cast shore game over shallow reef, and it destroys ordinary bait hooks. This pattern was built around that problem by dedicated taman anglers: a short shank so the hook is compact and hard to lever, a wide bend that still holds a large natural bait, a point angled slightly inward so it seats in a hard mouth and stays there, and a strong ring eye for thick leader. Emperors, snapper and grouper are the same class of fish across Southeast Asia, so the hook transfers directly to Malaysian, Indonesian and Philippine reef and jetty fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose-built taman (emperor) pattern drawn from working taman anglers’ practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort-shank profile for a compact, strong hook structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide bend for bait clearance and hooking performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly inward-turned point that seats securely and reduces lost fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing eye rather than a flatted eye: it takes thick mono and fluorocarbon, is stronger under load, and has no pressed edge to shave a heavy leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel finish; sizes #16 through #24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-cast shore rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Running sinker above a swivel, heavy leader to the hook, cast well out over shallow reef. Set the drag firm; the first run is the one that reaches coral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig natural baits\u003c\/strong\u003e — Whole prawn, squid head, crab or cut fish. Bury the shank in the bait and leave the wide bend and point exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJetty and rock bottom rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fish a single hook on a short dropper hard against pilings and rock walls; lift steadily rather than striking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoat bottom fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Drop the same rig onto reef edges in current, with enough lead to stay near vertical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The home water for this style: emperor (lencam), snapper (merah), grouper (kerapu), coral trout and trevally over reef; barramundi (siakap) and threadfin from rock walls and jetties; croaker (gelama) on the smaller sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Red and mangrove snapper, grouper and black drum on Gulf and Florida bottom and bridge structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Taman (hamafuefuki) from Okinawan reef flats, plus gaara (trevally), red sea bream and hata (grouper) on heavy shore and boat bait rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Spangled emperor and coral trout on northern Australian reef; sheri and hamour in the Gulf and Red Sea; meagre and large bream on Mediterranean beaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942363920\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942363944\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942363951\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942363968\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942363982\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942363999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes follow the Japanese \u003cem\u003egō\u003c\/em\u003e (号) system: the number rises as the hook gets larger, the reverse of Western numbering. #16 is the smallest, #24 the largest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy surf, rock or bottom rod able to cast a big bait and heavy sinker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5000–8000 spinning or overhead reel with 40–80 lb braid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60–120 lb mono or fluorocarbon shock leader tied direct to the ring eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip sinkers to hold on reef; check the point after every fish taken over coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GAMAKATSU","offers":[{"title":"#16","offer_id":47501814300843,"sku":"942363920","price":4.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#18","offer_id":47501814333611,"sku":"942363944","price":4.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#19","offer_id":47501814366379,"sku":"942363951","price":4.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#20","offer_id":47501814399147,"sku":"942363968","price":4.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#22","offer_id":47501814431915,"sku":"942363982","price":4.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#24","offer_id":47501814464683,"sku":"942363999","price":4.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/94236_MAIN_GAMAKATSU_TAMAN_SPECIAL_HOOK.png?v=1784968888"},{"product_id":"gamakatsu-single-hook-53-salt-made-in-japan","title":"GAMAKATSU - SINGLE HOOK 53 SALT MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGamakatsu Single Hook 53 Salt (Made In Japan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Single Hook 53 Salt is the saltwater build of Gamakatsu's plug-specific Single Hook 53, made for replacing the trebles on minnows, jerkbaits, sinking pencils and topwater plugs. Its curved point and wide-gap profile are shaped to make contact and begin penetrating even when a fish strikes lightly or turns away after touching the lure — the moment where a treble often only pricks and drops out. Hyper Shield plating, the Magic Eye system and an enlarged ring eye suit repeated saltwater use: the eye feeds onto a split ring quickly, and the large ring lets the hook swing instead of binding against the lure body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaltwater plugging design — a treble replacement for hard lures and casting plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyper Shield corrosion-resistant finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagic Eye system: the eye shape makes the hook easier to feed into a split ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge ring eye for clearance and free movement on the split ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved point that starts penetrating under the light tension of a glancing strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide-gap profile for point exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro barb — easier penetration, dependable holding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed by Gamakatsu for shore and offshore jigging and casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy swap trebles for singles\u003c\/strong\u003e — A single fouls bottom and structure far less than three points, does less damage to a fish you intend to release, and cannot tangle its own leader or the lure's other hook. Under load the pull sits on one point in line with the shank, so there is no lever prying the bend open. The trade-off is real: fewer points means a lower hook-up rate on short strikes, and the strike must be more deliberate — let the rod load and the fish turn before you sweep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear position first\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you convert only one hanger, convert the tail; most saltwater plug strikes land at the back of the lure. Mount the point facing up so it rides clear of the body on the retrieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the ring, not just the hook\u003c\/strong\u003e — A single puts all load into one split ring, so use a ring rated to your leader class or it becomes the failure point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the swim after the swap\u003c\/strong\u003e — A single is lighter than the treble it replaced. Watch the plug boatside; if it rolls or rides high, go up a size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Barramundi (siakap), queenfish (talang), Spanish mackerel (tenggiri), small giant trevally (gerepoh) and barracuda on plugs around jetties, rock walls and reef edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Striped bass, bluefish and false albacore on surf and boat plugs; inshore redfish and snook on the flats, where singles are often preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shore plugging and shore jigging for seabass (suzuki), buri, sawara and hiramasa; also used on flat-side plugs for hirame and rockfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Barramundi, kingfish and tailor in Australia; queenfish and king mackerel on Gulf coasts; sea bass and pollack on European shore plugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyper Shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942370768\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyper Shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942370799\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyper Shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942370836\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable sizes: #1, #2, #1\/0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#2 and #1 on smaller minnows and pencils, PE 1–2 with a 20–30 lb leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#1\/0 on larger plugs and heavier pencils, PE 2–3 with a 40–50 lb leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch split ring class to leader class; add a short wire or heavy mono trace where mackerel and barracuda are present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GAMAKATSU","offers":[{"title":"#1","offer_id":47501814595755,"sku":"942370768","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#2","offer_id":47501814628523,"sku":"942370799","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1\/0","offer_id":47501814661291,"sku":"942370836","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/942370_MAIN_GAMAKATSU_SINGLE_HOOK_53_SALT.png?v=1784968891"},{"product_id":"gamakatsu-iseama-ring-eye-black-fishing-hook-made-in-japan","title":"GAMAKATSU - ISEAMA RING EYE BLACK FISHING HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGamakatsu Iseama Ring Eye Black Fishing Hook (Made In Japan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIseama\u003c\/em\u003e (イセアマ) is one of the oldest and most widely used general-purpose hook shapes in Japan, and the ancestor of the pattern Chinese anglers call \u003cem\u003eyisheni\u003c\/em\u003e. It is defined by a round, fairly deep bend and a point turned slightly inward: once the hook is in, that angle keeps the pull on the bend rather than levering the point back out, which is why iseama hooks hold fish that jump, roll or head-shake. This Ring Eye Black version is the heavy-duty build — thick wire, a forged flattened section and a ring eye — for rock, shore and saltwater work where hook strength is the limit. Gamakatsu lists it for black porgy, red sea bream, pelagic species and stocked marine fishing ponds; the black finish keeps it discreet in clear water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic iseama profile: round bend, inward-facing point that resists hook shedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick, heavy-duty wire for large and powerful fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing (closed) eye rather than a flatted eye: stronger, easier to knot with heavy mono, fluorocarbon or braid, and no pressed edge to cut the line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset (kirbed) geometry for better point exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged flattened section that resists opening under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack finish; eight sizes, #7 through #14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom bait rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Running sinker above a swivel, 50–100 cm leader to the hook. Suits prawn, squid strip, shellfish, cut fish and dough baits. Let the rod load before lifting into the fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat and shore rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fish it under a sliding float along rock ledges and breakwaters; the incurved point sets on a moving line rather than a hard strike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePond and river bait fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e — A standard shape for reservoir and river bait work across Asia: paste, pellet, worm or prawn on a running or paternoster rig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive bait\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hook a live prawn or baitfish through the collar or nose so the bend stays clear, then fish it slow-sinking near cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — One of the most-used shapes in the region: patin, rohu, tilapia, catfish (keli) and snakehead (haruan\/toman) in paid ponds and reservoirs; barramundi (siakap), grouper (kerapu), snapper (merah) and croaker (gelama) off jetties and in estuaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Catfish, carp and striped bass on cut and dough baits; black drum and redfish around pilings and jetties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kurodai (black porgy), madai, mejina and pelagic species from rock and shore, and a standard hook for umi-tsuribori marine fishing ponds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bream and mulloway in Australian estuaries; hamour and safi in the Gulf; carp and catfish in European still waters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942349290\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942349306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942349313\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942349221\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942349238\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942349245\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942349252\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942349269\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes follow the Japanese \u003cem\u003egō\u003c\/em\u003e (号) system: the number rises as the hook gets larger, the reverse of Western numbering. #7 is the smallest, #14 the largest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium to heavy bait rod, 3–8 kg class, with a 3000–6000 spinning or overhead reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20–60 lb mono or braid with a fluorocarbon leader tied direct to the ring eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall sizes for pond and river species, large sizes for rock, shore and saltwater work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GAMAKATSU","offers":[{"title":"#7","offer_id":47501814726827,"sku":"942349290","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8","offer_id":47501814759595,"sku":"942349306","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#9","offer_id":47501814792363,"sku":"942349313","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#10","offer_id":47501814825131,"sku":"942349221","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#11","offer_id":47501814857899,"sku":"942349238","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#12","offer_id":47501814890667,"sku":"942349245","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#13","offer_id":47501814923435,"sku":"942349252","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#14","offer_id":47501814956203,"sku":"942349269","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/942349_MAIN_GAMAKATSU_ISEAMA_RING_EYE.png?v=1784968893"},{"product_id":"gamakatsu-single-hooks-62-vertical-heavy-jigging-hook-made-in-japan","title":"GAMAKATSU - SINGLE HOOKS 62 VERTICAL HEAVY JIGGING HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGamakatsu Single Hook 62 Vertical Heavy Jigging Hook (Made In Japan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Single Hook 62 Vertical Heavy is built for deep-water vertical jigging and the powerful fish that come with it. Wire diameter, point angle and point position are calculated to penetrate efficiently without making the hook needlessly thick — a balance that matters when you set a hook through 100 metres of braid, where line drag and rod angle absorb much of the strike. A long throat and stable bend keep the hook seated through long fights, and flat-forged construction strengthens the body around the bend where a big fish loads it hardest. Gamakatsu rates the series from nearshore yellowtail-class fish up to amberjack, tuna and large grouper, including fish over 100 kg. The ringed eye takes assist cord, split rings or solid rings for custom single or twin assist rigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose-built for deep-water and offshore vertical jigging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire thickness, point angle and point position calculated for penetration at depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyper Shield corrosion-resistant finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong throat and shaped bend for a secure hold through prolonged fights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated by Gamakatsu for amberjack, tuna, large grouper and fish exceeding 100 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong needle point and micro barb — fast penetration, dependable holding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-forged construction increases strength around the bend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinged eye for assist cord, split rings or solid rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy vertical jigging is hard on hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e — The fish is directly below you, so load runs almost straight up the assist cord into the hook eye, not sideways as in casting. That pull works the point along the shank axis and can slowly lever a weak hook open. Add depth — a strike at 80–150 m arrives soft and late — a fight that can run twenty minutes with the drag locked, and boat lift in swell repeatedly loading and unloading the hold, and the case for a thick, forged, long-throat hook is clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin assist on the front eye\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bind two hooks on short PE assist cord to a solid ring at the jig head, cord short enough that the points stay within the top third of the jig and cannot swing back and foul it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle assist on long jigs\u003c\/strong\u003e — One hook on a slightly longer cord reduces tangles on long, thin jigs and gives a cleaner release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-fall and high-pitch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Work the jig off the bottom with rod lift and reel pickup. Most strikes come on the fall; wind down to load the rod before setting rather than striking into slack line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspect between drops\u003c\/strong\u003e — After every good fish check the point and the cord where it passes through the eye; fish pulled off structure abrade both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grouper (kerapu), red snapper (ikan merah), giant trevally (gerepoh), amberjack and dogtooth tuna on deep reef, wrecks and pinnacles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Amberjack, grouper and cobia over Gulf and Atlantic wrecks, and yellowtail on Pacific structure off California and Baja.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Offshore vertical jigging for buri, hiramasa, kanpachi and large ne-zakana over deep reef; also the hook class used when slow pitch tackle is stepped up for heavy targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Samson fish and yellowtail kingfish on Australian deep reefs; cobia and grouper (hamour) in the Gulf and Oman; amberjack and dentex on Mediterranean pinnacles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyper Shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942368321\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyper Shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942368338\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyper Shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942368345\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyper Shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942368352\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as bare hooks for assist-rig building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#5\/0–#6\/0 with 150–250 g jigs, PE 3–4 and a 60–80 lb leader on a medium-heavy jigging rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#7\/0–#8\/0 with 250–500 g jigs, PE 5–8 and a 100–150 lb leader on a heavy jigging rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy PE assist cord, welded solid rings and heavy-class split rings rated to the leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GAMAKATSU","offers":[{"title":"#5\/0","offer_id":47501815546027,"sku":"942368321","price":11.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#6\/0","offer_id":47501815578795,"sku":"942368338","price":11.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#7\/0","offer_id":47501815611563,"sku":"942368345","price":11.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#8\/0","offer_id":47501815644331,"sku":"942368352","price":11.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/9423683_MAIN_GAMAKATSU_SINGLE_HOOK_62.png?v=1784968897"},{"product_id":"the-anglar-1930-oshaughnessy-ringed-hook-403-nickel-fishing-hook","title":"THE ANGLAR - 1930 O'SHAUGHNESSY RINGED HOOK 403 NICKEL FISHING HOOK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Anglar 1930 O’Shaughnessy Ringed Hook 403 Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eO’Shaughnessy\u003c\/em\u003e is the default saltwater bait shape: long shank, deep round bend, straight point set in line with the eye. The long shank carries a long natural bait so it lies straight instead of spinning in the current, keeps teeth away from the knot, and gives pliers something to grip at the boat. The 403 carries the maker’s 1930N pattern designation, and it stretches that shape further than anything else in the range: \u003cstrong\u003etwenty-three sizes, #18 up to #10\/0\u003c\/strong\u003e. At the bottom end that is a genuinely small hook for jetty and freshwater bait work; at the top it takes a whole fish. High-carbon steel, forged through bend and shank, chemically sharpened straight point, barb, and a \u003cstrong\u003elarge ringed eye\u003c\/strong\u003e sized for thick mono, heavy fluorocarbon and the bulky knots that go with them. The nickel coating is bright silver with corrosion resistance — the opposite choice to the low-glare black 4002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic O’Shaughnessy profile — long shank, deep round bend, straight inline point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-carbon steel: harder than stainless, so the point bites into hard jaw plates and holds its edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged bend and shank, reinforced to resist opening under pressure from large fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemically sharpened barbed point for direct penetration and a hold through runs and head shakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge ringed eye that accepts thick line, heavy leader and big knots without stress at the connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel coating for corrosion resistance and a bright silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwenty-three sizes, #18 through #10\/0 — the widest span in the Anglar O’Shaughnessy family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong cut bait\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lay a fillet or belly strip along the shank and thread it on twice so it sits straight; a straight bait spins less and does not twist the leader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquid strip\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pass the point through the tube twice from the tip; the long shank stops soft squid sliding down and balling over the bend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaternoster (apollo) rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two droppers above a sinker for reef, wreck and bridge bottom fishing. Wind down onto the fish and lift; do not strike upward on a slack line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning sinker or snell\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sinker sliding to a swivel and a long leader for wary fish on sand; or snell the ring eye for trolled and drifted whole baits, which the oversized eye takes in heavy mono without crushing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — #18 to #8 fish the same shape on light jetty, estuary and freshwater rigs, where a long shank makes unhooking spiny fish safer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grouper (kerapu), red snapper (ikan merah) and golden snapper (jenahak) over reef and wreck; barramundi (siakap) at river mouths; catfish (duri) and croaker (gelama) on estuary mud in the mid sizes; tilapia, lampam and pond catfish (keli) in the smallest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Red and mangrove snapper, grouper, striped bass and bluefish on cut bait; channel, blue and flathead catfish in big rivers; the \/0 sizes for shark, tarpon and cobia baits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eBukkomi\u003c\/em\u003e (ブッコミ) bottom baits from breakwaters for anago and kurodai, and heavier \u003cem\u003edozuki\u003c\/em\u003e (胴突き) boat rigs for hata and madai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Snapper, emperor, mulloway and shark on Australian bottom and beach rigs; hamour and sheri in the Gulf; cod, ling and conger over European wrecks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40318\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40316\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40314\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40313\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40312\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4038\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4036\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4035\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4034\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4032\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4031\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40302\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40303\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40305\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40307\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot stated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40308\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#9\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot stated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40309\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot stated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/403010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListed smallest to largest. Western numbering: #18 is the smallest, the number falls as the hook grows, and the \/0 sizes are larger again up to #10\/0. Material: high-carbon steel, nickel coating — rinse and dry after every salt trip, since high carbon rusts once the coating is scratched. It has one release advantage over stainless: a hook left in a fish will corrode away in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits in the Anglar O’Shaughnessy family.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePicked for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e403 (1930N)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel, bright\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#18–#10\/0 (23)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidest span and the big ringed eye; the only one that goes truly small or truly large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, low glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\/0–#6\/0 (4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard cutting point in the common heavy sizes, kept discreet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2–#6\/0 (7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEveryday no-rust bait hook for rigs left made up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4143SS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4–#9\/0 (12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy stainless; 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That shape is the workhorse of bait fishing across Southeast Asia: the short shank buries inside a live prawn or a strip of cut fish, and the inward-turned point slides to the corner of the jaw as the fish turns away, so it finds a hold instead of pulling straight out. The 4146SS is the heavy end of that pattern — 3X-strong forged wire, a heavier gauge than a standard hook of the same size, so it resists straightening when a grouper dives back into structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless is the reason to choose this over a high-carbon hook. It does not rust in salt water, so a packet survives a season in a boat tray and rigged traces will not bleed rust into your knots. The trade-off is that stainless is generally a little softer than hardened high-carbon steel, so points dull sooner on coral and are worth touching up with a file. It also will not corrode away inside a fish: if you are releasing, back the hook out rather than cutting the line short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctopus (beak) bend — short shank, wide gape, inward-turned point for live and cut bait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3X-strong wire: heavier gauge than a standard hook of the same size, for resistance to straightening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged bend and shank for added strength under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel for corrosion and rust resistance in salt water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e135° bent ringed eye for bait and leader alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInline eagle-cutting point with a sharp retaining barb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThirteen sizes, #6 through #9\/0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive prawn\u003c\/strong\u003e — Point once through the last tail segment, or under the head horn clear of the dark spot, so the prawn keeps kicking. #1 to #2\/0 suits most live prawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut fish and squid strip\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thread through the skin side twice, leaving the bend exposed. Match the hook to the bait, not the fish: bait wider than the gape blocks the hookset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaternoster (apollo) rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — One or two hooks on short droppers above the sinker for reef edges, jetty pilings and boat bottom work. Lift steadily rather than striking hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning sinker\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sinker sliding above a swivel, then 30–80 cm of leader, so a wary fish moves off with the bait before feeling weight. The ringed eye also snells cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grouper (kerapu) and snapper (ikan merah) on reef and wreck; golden snapper (jenahak) on deeper marks; barramundi (siakap) around mangrove and jetty pilings; croaker (gelama) and catfish (duri) on estuary mud with the #6–#1 sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mangrove and red snapper, grouper, channel and blue catfish, striped bass and sheepshead on bait around bridges, jetties and Gulf bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eDozuki\u003c\/em\u003e (胴突き) dropper rigs for kasago, ainame and madai; \u003cem\u003ebukkomi\u003c\/em\u003e (ブッコミ) bottom baits from breakwaters for kurodai and anago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Snapper, emperor and mulloway on Australian bottom rigs; hamour and sheri in the Gulf; cod, pollack and conger on European wrecks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/41466\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/41464\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/41462\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/41461\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/414601\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/414602\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/414603\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/414604\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/414605\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/414606\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/414607\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/414608\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#9\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/414609\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel throughout. 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The long shank carries a long natural bait — fish strip, squid tube, whole small baitfish — so it lies straight instead of spinning in current, keeps teeth away from your knot, and gives pliers something to grab. The 4002 is the high-carbon version, forged through the bend and shank so it resists opening, with an angled cutting point, a pronounced barb, a black low-glare finish and a solid ringed eye for heavy leader or a snell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHigh-carbon\u003c\/em\u003e is the important word on this packet. High-carbon steel can be hardened further than stainless, so the point is harder, bites into bone and hard jaw plates faster, and stays sharp longer against sand and scale. The cost is rust: once the black coating is scratched, salt water will start on it, so rinse and dry these hooks after every trip and do not leave them in a wet bag. Choose high carbon for the fastest penetration on sessions where the hooks come home the same day; choose stainless when rigs stay made up for weeks. High carbon has one release advantage: a hook left in a deeply hooked fish will corrode away over time, which a stainless hook will not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic O’Shaughnessy profile — long shank, deep bend, general-purpose saltwater bait shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-carbon steel for hardness, a keen point and strong hook-setting performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged bend and shank to resist opening under pressure from larger fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp cutting point with angled surfaces for fast penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronounced retaining barb to hold through runs and head shakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid ringed eye suited to knots, heavy leader and snelled rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack finish for a low-glare look and added corrosion protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut fish strip\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thread a long strip twice along the shank so it lies flat and streams in the current, bend and point left clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole small baitfish\u003c\/strong\u003e — Point in through the mouth and out behind the head, or once through the shoulder for a bait that stays alive on a slow drift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaternoster (apollo) rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two droppers above the sinker over reef, wreck and bridge structure. Wind down and lift into the fish; the hard point does not need a violent strike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning sinker or snell\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sinker sliding to a swivel and a long leader for wary fish on sand and mud; snell the ringed eye for trolled and drifted whole baits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grouper (kerapu), red snapper (ikan merah) and golden snapper (jenahak) over reef and wreck; barramundi (siakap) at river mouths; catfish (duri) and croaker (gelama) on estuary mud, where the long shank keeps fingers clear of the spines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Red and mangrove snapper, grouper, striped bass and bluefish on cut bait, plus channel and blue catfish in rivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eBukkomi\u003c\/em\u003e (ブッコミ) bottom baits from breakwaters for anago and kurodai, and heavier \u003cem\u003edozuki\u003c\/em\u003e (胴突き) boat rigs for hata and large kasago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Snapper, emperor and mulloway on Australian bottom rigs; hamour and sheri in the Gulf; cod, ling and conger over European wrecks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/400202\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/400204\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/400205\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/400206\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: high-carbon steel, black finish. Four sizes, #2\/0 through #6\/0, ten hooks per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#2\/0–#4\/0: general reef, jetty and estuary bottom fishing, 30–50 lb braid with a 40–80 lb leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#5\/0–#6\/0: whole fish and large squid baits, heavy bottom or standup rod, 80–120 lb leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnell with heavy mono for trolled or drifted whole baits; add a wire trace where mackerel, barracuda or shark feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse in fresh water and dry before storage, and replace any hook showing rust at the point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Anglar","offers":[{"title":"#2\/0","offer_id":47508094484651,"sku":"\/400202","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#4\/0","offer_id":47508094517419,"sku":"\/400204","price":2.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5\/0","offer_id":47508094550187,"sku":"\/400205","price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#6\/0","offer_id":47508094582955,"sku":"\/400206","price":2.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/4002_MAIN_ANGLAR_OSHAUGHNESSY_HOOK_PACK_NEW.jpg?v=1786435551"},{"product_id":"the-anglar-akita-hook-flatted-448-fishing-hook","title":"THE ANGLAR - AKITA HOOK FLATTED 448 FISHING HOOK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Anglar Akita Hook Flatted 448 Fishing Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkita\u003c\/em\u003e is another of the Japanese small-fish bait patterns, and it is the natural counterpart to the Sode hooks in this range. Where a Sode runs its point dead straight, the Akita's point is \u003cstrong\u003ekirbed in\u003c\/strong\u003e — angled slightly inward toward the shank. That inward angle changes what the hook does after it enters: instead of relying on a clean straight pull, it turns and takes hold as the fish moves off, which is why it holds better on fish that head-shake, roll or run at an angle. The 448 is built in tournament-grade carbon wire with a chemically sharpened needle point, a retaining barb and a flatted shank end for snelling. The blue finish is a low-glare plating that shows less flash underwater than bright silver, which matters around wary fish in clear ponds and shallow margins. Eleven sizes cover small pond fish through to larger bait presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKirbed-in point angled toward the shank — turns and holds rather than pulling straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemically sharpened needle point for penetration with little force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTournament-grade carbon wire: fine and responsive, but stiff enough to set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlatted (spade) shank end for snelled, low-bulk rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp retaining barb to hold fish and soft baits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue finish for reduced underwater flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEleven sizes, #4 to #14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlatted vs ringed eye.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like the Sode hooks, this one is flatted — the shank end is pressed flat and there is no eye, so the knot must be whipped on. Nothing sits above the shank, which keeps the rig slim and the pull aligned with the point, and it suits fine line. A ringed eye is stronger and takes heavy leader, split rings or snaps, which is why the 484 Plain Shank and the S-75M in this range use one. Fine line and small bait: flatted. Heavy line or clip-on rigs: ringed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnell it\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lay the line along the inside face of the shank, whip 6–8 turns toward the bend, pass the tag back through and tighten. The line must leave on the inside so the pull works with the kirbed point, not against it. An ordinary knot will slide off the flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not strike hard\u003c\/strong\u003e — A kirbed-in point sets itself as the fish turns. Lift smoothly into the weight of the fish; a hard sweep on a fine wire hook is how you straighten or tear it out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBait presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Worm, prawn meat, maggot, paste and pellet all suit it. Bury the bend and leave the point just proud, since the inward angle needs a little exposure to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japanese \u003cem\u003egō\u003c\/em\u003e numbering: the number rises as the hook gets larger. #4–#8 for small pond and river fish, #9–#11 for general bait work, #12–#14 for larger baits and better fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tilapia, javanese carp (lampam), small catfish (keli) and mixed pond species; small bream, whiting and ponyfish on light jetty rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bluegill, crappie, yellow perch and stocked trout on worm, maggot or dough bait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eFuna\u003c\/em\u003e (crucian carp), \u003cem\u003ewakasagi\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ehaze\u003c\/em\u003e (goby) and \u003cem\u003etanago\u003c\/em\u003e on fine float and bottom rigs; a standard pattern for small-fish river and pond work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Garfish, yellowfin bream and whiting from Australian jetties; small rabbitfish on Gulf breakwaters; roach, rudd, perch and small bream on European canals and lakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4484\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4486\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4488\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4489\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44810\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44811\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44812\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44813\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44814\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: blue throughout. The pack count for size #7 is not listed by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight float, feeder or hand-line bait rod with a 1000–2500 spinning reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–8 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon, snelled direct or to a fine dropper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a Sode pattern instead when you want a longer shank for threaded baits and a straight-pull hookset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Anglar","offers":[{"title":"#4","offer_id":47508094779563,"sku":"4484","price":1.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5","offer_id":47508094812331,"sku":"4485","price":1.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#6","offer_id":47508094845099,"sku":"4486","price":1.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#7","offer_id":47508094877867,"sku":"4487","price":1.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#8","offer_id":47508094910635,"sku":"4488","price":1.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#9","offer_id":47508094943403,"sku":"4489","price":1.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#10","offer_id":47508094976171,"sku":"44810","price":1.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#11","offer_id":47508095008939,"sku":"44811","price":1.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#12","offer_id":47508095041707,"sku":"44812","price":1.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#13","offer_id":47508095074475,"sku":"44813","price":1.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#14","offer_id":47508095107243,"sku":"44814","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/448_MAIN_ANGLAR_AKITAFLATTEDHOOK_NEW.jpg?v=1786435526"},{"product_id":"the-anglar-baitholder-ds4310-hook-pack-nickel-bronze-fishing-hook","title":"THE ANGLAR - BAITHOLDER DS4310 HOOK PACK NICKEL\/BRONZE FISHING HOOK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Anglar Baitholder DS4310 Hook Pack — Nickel \/ Bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DS-4310 is a long-shank baitholder: the pattern with two precision-cut slices raised on the shank, angled back toward the eye. Their job is simple and specific. Thread a worm, a prawn tail or a strip of fish onto a smooth hook and it creeps down toward the bend on the cast, on the drop and every time a small fish picks at it, leaving the bait bunched in the gape. The slices catch it as it slides and hold it strung out along the shank, where it looks right and the point stays clear. On a long soak — a bottom rig left out in current, a night session on the jetty — that is the difference between fishing and re-baiting. A turned-down ringed eye sets the pulling angle, the barbed point is sharp for fast penetration, and the bend is forged for strength. Offered in nickel and bronze, in thirteen sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaitholder or plain shank?\u003c\/strong\u003e This hook is the deliberate opposite of the Anglar Plain Shank 484 elsewhere in the range, and the choice between them is a real one. A plain shank is smooth: bait threads on and off freely, live baits are damaged far less, and there are no cut barbs in the wire to act as weak points — the choice for live prawn and live baitfish. This DS-4310 trades that away for retention: choose it for worms, cut fish, squid strip, prawn meat and any bait that goes soft in the water, and wherever you cannot check the bait often. Most serious bait anglers carry both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo precision-cut bait-holding slices on the shank to stop bait sliding to the bend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong shank — more room to thread worms, prawns and fish strips, and easier unhooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurned-down ringed eye for an efficient pulling angle on the hookset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged bend to resist opening under load, with a sharp barbed point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo finishes: bright nickel for visibility, bronze for a discreet, natural presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThirteen sizes, #10 up to #6\/0, ten pieces per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning sinker bottom rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sinker above a swivel, then 50–100 cm of leader to the hook. The standard rig for worm, prawn, squid strip and cut fish over sand, mud and rubble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaternoster and jetty rigs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hook on a short dropper above the sinker to hold bait off the bottom in current, or fished under a float along a wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreading the bait\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enter the bait at one end and push it up over the point and past both slices so it sits along the shank, not balled in the gape. Leave a short tail hanging free to move in the current.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNickel or bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bronze is subdued and suits clear water; it is an economical plating, so rinse and dry opened packets after salt use. Nickel is bright, holds up better in salt, and the flash can help in stained or deep water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jetty, estuary and pond work: croaker (gelama), whiting and catfish (duri) in the small sizes; barramundi (siakap), snapper (merah), grouper (kerapu) and pond keli and patin in the larger ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Panfish, perch and trout on worms in the small sizes; channel catfish, carp, striped bass, black drum and redfish on cut and live bait from 1\/0 up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — General bottom bait fishing (\u003cem\u003ebuttokomi\u003c\/em\u003e) from breakwaters and boats for kisu, anago, ainame and mixed reef species on worm and squid strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bream, whiting and mulloway in Australian estuaries; hamour and safi in the Gulf; cod, smoothhound and carp in Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU (Bronze)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU (Nickel)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40410\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4048\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4058\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4046\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4056\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4044\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4054\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4043\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4053\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4042\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4052\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4041\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/4051\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40401\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40501\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40402\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40502\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40403\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40503\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40404\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40504\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40405\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40505\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40406\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\/40506\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes use Western numbering: #10 is the smallest and the number falls as the hook grows, then 1\/0 through 6\/0 are larger again. 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The answer is a short shank with a wide hooking gap and a point turned slightly in toward the shank, so the hook hides inside a prawn or crab bait, finds the corner of the jaw as the fish turns away, and does not lever back out. It has since become one of the most borrowed shapes in Asian bait fishing. The 4177 is a forged version with a turned-up ringed eye and a gold finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic chinu bend: short shank, wide hooking area, point turned slightly inward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged (flattened) construction to resist opening or bending under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurned-up eye, which lifts the line and helps the short hook rotate into the jaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinged (closed) eye: knot direct to line or leader, with no pressed gap for a knot to slip into\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset barbed point for better contact when a fish takes the bait side-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold finish — visible flash beside a natural bait, plus corrosion protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat rig along walls and rock\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sliding float to a stopper, short trace, baited with prawn, crab or shellfish. Drift it down a breakwater or jetty face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning sinker on the bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e — Egg sinker above a swivel, 60–100 cm leader. Do not strike early; let the rod load as the fish turns and the incurved point sets against the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePond rig (kolam pancing)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Snell the hook onto a short trace under a small float or light running lead, and fish paste, bread, pellet or prawn on the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaiting with prawn\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thread a peeled prawn from the tail up the shank so the point exits near the head. For a live prawn, pass the point through the horn on the head, in front of the dark spot behind the eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — A jetty, seawall and pond staple. Yellowfin seabream (wong keok lap), croaker (gelama), small grouper (kerapu), snapper (merah) and mangrove jack from rock walls; in the paid ponds of Malaysia and Thailand, patin, tilapia, lampam jawa and jelawat on paste and pellet baits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sheepshead, black drum, porgy and tautog around bridge pilings and jetties, on shrimp and crab baits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The original targets, kurodai and kibire (black and yellowfin sea bream), from breakwaters and rocky shores; also striped beakfish (ishidai) in the largest sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bream, whiting and luderick in Australian estuaries; safi in the Gulf; gilthead bream and wrasse on Mediterranean marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41771\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41773\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41774\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41775\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41776\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41777\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41778\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41779\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e417710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e417711\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e417712\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes follow the Japanese \u003cem\u003egō\u003c\/em\u003e (号) system: the number rises as the hook gets larger, the reverse of Western numbering. #1 is the smallest here, #12 the largest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight to medium bait rod, 2–5 kg class, with a soft tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2500–4000 spinning reel, 10–30 lb braid or mono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorocarbon leader tied direct to the ring eye; 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The hook built for it is a specific shape: fine wire, a short shank, a narrow gape and a needle-fine point, so a tiny bait sits naturally and the hook slides in on almost no pressure. That is why an aji hook works far beyond aji: anywhere small fish are mouthing a bait on light tackle, a heavy-wire hook is what costs you bites. The 4502 is the high-carbon version, with an \u003cstrong\u003eeagle-cutting point\u003c\/strong\u003e (angled cutting edges rather than a plain cone), a straight point alignment so the pull runs directly from eye to point, and a retaining barb. Unlike the spade-end hooks that dominate this style in Japan, it uses a \u003cstrong\u003eturned-up ringed eye\u003c\/strong\u003e — knot straight to it with fine fluorocarbon, no whipping, which makes it much quicker to tie your own sabiki-style dropper rigs. Black finish, twelve sizes, ten per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAji pattern — fine wire, short shank, narrow gape for small fish with soft mouths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEagle-cutting point: sharply angled edges that slice in rather than push through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight point alignment for direct pulling force on a light lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurned-up ringed eye — knot direct to fine line, no snelling required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack finish for a discreet appearance and added surface protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve sizes, #6 through #20, ten pieces per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-tied sabiki \/ apollo rig\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two to six hooks on 15–25 cm droppers off a main trace, sinker at the bottom. The ring eye lets you tie droppers direct in fluorocarbon. Dress the shanks with a scrap of skin, tinsel or white thread if you want a shop sabiki without buying one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall natural baits\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shrimp paste, a sliver of squid, a strip of the last fish or a piece of worm, kept smaller than the gape; a loaded hook on this pattern will not set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat rig off a jetty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small float, one split shot, hook set 1–3 m down and drifted along pilings and pontoons. Feed a little chum to hold the school under you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not strike\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small fish tear out of a fine-wire hook. Lift the rod steadily into the weight and keep the drag light all the way in. The smaller sizes also nose-hook a 1–2 inch soft plastic for a slow, weightless fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jetty and pontoon fish first: yellowstripe scad (selar kuning, 巴弄), Indian mackerel (kembung, 甘望鱼), sardine (tamban), anchovy (bilis), small trevally and mullet (belanak). This is the standard hook for tying your own bait-catching rig before a live-bait session, and for small croaker (gelama) and rabbitfish (dengkis) on shrimp paste in the larger sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Crappie, bluegill and yellow perch on light bait; Pacific mackerel, jacksmelt and herring on pier sabiki rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — The home water: \u003cem\u003eaji\u003c\/em\u003e (horse mackerel) on \u003cem\u003esabiki\u003c\/em\u003e (サビキ) chum rigs and \u003cem\u003edozuki\u003c\/em\u003e dropper rigs from breakwaters and boats, plus \u003cem\u003eiwashi\u003c\/em\u003e, small \u003cem\u003esaba\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003emebaru\u003c\/em\u003e. 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It is built for fish that take softly and have small mouths, entering with so little resistance that a cautious fish rarely drops the bait. The DX-400 418 is the upgraded build in Anglar's Sode range. Where the plain 4400 is a simple high-carbon hook, this one is \u003cstrong\u003eforged\u003c\/strong\u003e — the wire is pressed to a flattened section through the bend so it resists opening under load — and the point is an \u003cstrong\u003eeagle-cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e, chemically sharpened design rather than a plain ground point. It comes in a shorter, gapped size range than the other two Sode patterns, for anglers who want the finesse of the shape with more margin when a better fish takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSode pattern — slim shank, narrow gape, straight point for light, hesitant bites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged bend: reinforced to resist opening or bending under pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEagle-cutting point with chemically sharpened edges for fast penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight point alignment so the pull runs directly through the shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlatted (spade) shank end for snelled, low-bulk rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze finish for a subdued, low-glare presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight sizes: #7–#11 and #15–#17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlatted vs ringed eye.\u003c\/strong\u003e A flatted hook has no eye at all; the shank end is pressed flat so a whipped knot cannot slide off. Nothing sits above the shank, so the rig stays slim and the pull aligns with the point — ideal on fine line. A ringed eye is stronger and takes heavy leader, split rings or snaps, which is why the 484 Plain Shank and the S-75M in this range use one. Fine line and natural bait: flatted. Heavy line or clip-on rigs: ringed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnell it\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lay the line along the inside face of the shank, whip 6–8 turns down toward the bend, pass the tag back through and pull tight. The line must exit on the inside so the pull lines up with the point; a clinch knot will slip off the flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrawn and live bait\u003c\/strong\u003e — Nick a prawn once through the tail segment so it keeps working, or hook a small live bait through the nose. The cut point needs less force to set, so lift smoothly instead of striking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom and float rigs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fish on a light running sinker or under a stick float just off bottom. The forged bend is what lets you hold a slightly better fish on this shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japanese \u003cem\u003egō\u003c\/em\u003e numbering: the number rises as the hook gets larger. #7–#11 covers pond and river bait work; #15–#17 suits larger baits and bigger mouths. Note the range steps from #11 straight to #15.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species By Region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Prawn ponds (udang galah), tilapia, javanese carp (lampam) and catfish (keli); small jetty and estuary fish such as bream, whiting and juvenile snapper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bluegill, crappie, yellow perch and stocked trout on worm or dough bait; bullheads on cut bait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eFuna\u003c\/em\u003e (crucian carp), \u003cem\u003eoikawa\u003c\/em\u003e (pale chub) and \u003cem\u003ehaze\u003c\/em\u003e (goby) on fine float and bottom rigs, and general small-fish river work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Yellowfin bream, garfish and whiting off Australian jetties; small emperor and rabbitfish on Gulf breakwaters; roach, rudd, perch and small bream in European still waters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4187\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4188\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4189\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41810\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41811\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41815\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41816\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41817\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: bronze throughout. 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