{"product_id":"decoy-kr-26-mini-worm-hook-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - KR-26 MINI-WORM HOOK MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy KR-26 Mini-Worm Hook — Red, Made In Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KR-26 is the smallest bait pattern in Decoy's KR series, the Katsuichi light-game singles made for finesse presentations rather than lure or jigging work. 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. Three sizes are listed — #12, #14 and #16 — micro-bait territory, the range used for canal, harbour and pond fishing where the fish are small and the water is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmallest bait pattern in Decoy's KR series, in #12, #14 and #16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini-worm shape for natural bait alignment and improved hook-up rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, sharp point that penetrates on light bites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced hook geometry that preserves bait action and movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant construction for fresh and salt water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed finish\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\u003eShort worm section\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cut a 1–2 cm piece of sandworm or bloodworm and thread it onto the shank, leaving a short tail free. On a hook this size, less bait fishes better than more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat rig in harbours and canals\u003c\/strong\u003e — Set a small pencil or bubble float so the bait hangs just above the bottom, and let it drift with the current along a wall or pontoon. Strike on any hesitation in the float.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro drop shot\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tie the hook 15–30 cm above a 1–3 g sinker and nose-hook a tiny bait or micro soft plastic. Shake the tip without moving the weight to hold the bait in the strike zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying fish on small hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use a soft-tipped rod and a light drag. A small gape levers out easily if you pump hard, so keep pressure smooth all the way to the net.\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 — Small mullet, ponyfish, glassfish and juvenile grunter around jetties and drains, plus tilapia and small barb species in freshwater ponds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bluegill, crappie, perch, small sunfish and shiners in ponds and lakes, plus pinfish and croaker on inshore flats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Haze (goby), small kisu, tanago and wakasagi in fresh water, and small aji and mebaru fished on bait around harbour lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small bream, whiting and garfish in Australian estuaries; roach, rudd and perch on European canals and lakes; picarel and small sea bream in the 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\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#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499130912\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499130914\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e499130916\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\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 or a light float rod with a soft, forgiving tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–4 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon, or PE 0.2–0.4 braid with a fine leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–3 g split shot, drop shot sinkers or small floats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#16 for the smallest baits and clearest water; #12 where the fish run slightly larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#12","offer_id":47491539435691,"sku":"499130912","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#14","offer_id":47491539468459,"sku":"499130914","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#16","offer_id":47491539501227,"sku":"499130916","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/4991309_MAIN_DECOY_KR26.png?v=1784860782","url":"https:\/\/dcfishing.store\/en-my\/products\/decoy-kr-26-mini-worm-hook-made-in-japan","provider":"DC FISHING STORE INTERNATIONAL ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}