HINOTSU - SJ-3 SLOW JIGGING HOOK PACK W/FLATTED 47813 FISHING HOOK

Hinotsu SJ-3 Slow Jigging Hook Pack w/Flatted 47813

The SJ-3 is the heavy-wire member of the Hinotsu slow jigging series. It is built on 2X-strong wire — a thicker gauge than a standard hook of the same size — and offered in a deliberately narrow band of #2/0 to #4/0. That combination answers one specific problem: a small hook keeps a slow-pitch jig fluttering the way it should, but a small hook on ordinary wire is the first thing to fail when a grouper turns into structure or an amberjack starts a downward run. The SJ-3 keeps the compact profile and puts big-hook strength behind it. The forged body, long shank and deep bend resist opening under load; the chemically sharpened Eagle Cutting point enters with little resistance and a pronounced barb holds through head shakes.

Flatted or ringed? A flatted hook has its shank end pressed flat rather than carrying an eye. You bind assist cord onto that flat and sleeve it: lighter, slimmer, and the flat stops the cord rolling round the shank — but you build the rig yourself. A ringed hook arrives with an eye or fitted solid ring and clips straight to a split or solid ring: faster and stronger at the joint, slightly bulkier at the hook. The SJ-3 is flatted.

Key Features

• 2X-strong wire — heavier gauge than a standard hook of the same size
• Forged body, reinforced against opening under sustained drag
• Flatted tying end that holds assist cord straight and controls hook alignment
• Chemically sharpened Eagle Cutting point with angled cutting surfaces
• Straight-point alignment, so pulling force runs into the point
• Deep bend, generous gap and a sharp barb that resists backing out
• Low-glare tinted finish; three sizes, #2/0 to #4/0

How To Rig It

• Building the assist — Fold Kevlar assist cord over the flatted section, whip it down with assist thread and seal the wrap. Finished length: roughly one third to one half of the jig body.
• When to choose it over the SJ-1 — Same size band, heavier wire. Move to the SJ-3 when you are fishing hard structure, running heavier drag, or have straightened a standard-wire hook on the same mark.
• Twin assist — A pair at the front covers the fluttering fall; add a rear hook for slow pitch, where the take often comes from behind.
• Fighting — Heavy wire needs load to bury. Keep the rod bent, wind rather than pump, and let the drag work.

Target Species By Region

• Southeast Asia — Grouper (kerapu) and red snapper (ikan merah) tight to wrecks and coral heads, where fish must be turned early; tenggiri and gerepoh (giant trevally) on the same marks.
• North America — Amberjack and gag grouper over Gulf wrecks, plus lingcod and rockfish on rough Pacific ground.
• Japan & East Asia — Slow jigging for rockfish (根魚) such as kue and hata around hard bottom, and hiramasa where the fight turns into a straight tug of war.
• Australia, Middle East & Europe — Yellowtail kingfish and hapuku on Australian deep reef; hamour in the Gulf; ling and conger on European wrecks.

Specifications

Model SJ-3, series 47813. Forged bend, tinted finish.

Choosing within the SJ series: SJ-1, #1/0–#7/0, flatted, standard wire — the general-purpose range. SJ-3, #2/0–#4/0, flatted, 2X-strong wire — a small hook for heavy structure. SJ-5 (flatted) and SJ-6 (ringed), #2/0–#5/0 — one hook, two connection styles. SJ-2, #7/0–#9/0, solid ring fitted — the large-jig end.

Recommended Pairing

• #2/0–#3/0 with slow-pitch jigs of roughly 80–150 g on PE 1.5–3
• #4/0 with jigs of roughly 150–250 g on PE 2–4, drag set for structure fish
• Kevlar-sheathed assist cord, assist thread, and a heavy split ring at the jig
• Heavy fluorocarbon leader, or a short wire trace where tenggiri and barracuda are present