{"product_id":"hinotsu-sj-3-slow-jigging-hook-pack-w-flatted-47813-fishing-hook","title":"HINOTSU - SJ-3 SLOW JIGGING HOOK PACK W\/FLATTED 47813 FISHING HOOK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHinotsu SJ-3 Slow Jigging Hook Pack w\/Flatted 47813\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlatted or ringed?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2X-strong wire — heavier gauge than a standard hook of the same size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged body, reinforced against opening under sustained drag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlatted tying end that holds assist cord straight and controls hook alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemically sharpened Eagle Cutting point with angled cutting surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight-point alignment, so pulling force runs into the point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep bend, generous gap and a sharp barb that resists backing out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-glare tinted finish; three sizes, #2\/0 to #4\/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\u003eBuilding the assist\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to choose it over the SJ-1\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin assist\u003c\/strong\u003e — A pair at the front covers the fluttering fall; add a rear hook for slow pitch, where the take often comes from behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFighting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Heavy wire needs load to bury. Keep the rod bent, wind rather than pump, and let the drag work.\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) 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Amberjack and gag grouper over Gulf wrecks, plus lingcod and rockfish on rough Pacific ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan \u0026amp; East Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Yellowtail kingfish and hapuku on Australian deep reef; hamour in the Gulf; ling and conger on European 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\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWire\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTying End\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\u003e4781302\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2X-strong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlatted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4781303\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2X-strong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlatted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\/0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4781304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2X-strong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlatted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel SJ-3, series 47813. Forged bend, tinted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing within the SJ series:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#2\/0–#3\/0 with slow-pitch jigs of roughly 80–150 g on PE 1.5–3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#4\/0 with jigs of roughly 150–250 g on PE 2–4, drag set for structure fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKevlar-sheathed assist cord, assist thread, and a heavy split ring at the jig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy fluorocarbon leader, or a short wire trace where tenggiri and barracuda are present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hinotsu","offers":[{"title":"#2\/0","offer_id":47501891698859,"sku":"4781302","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3\/0","offer_id":47501891731627,"sku":"4781303","price":8.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#4\/0","offer_id":47501891764395,"sku":"4781304","price":8.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/47813_MAIN_HINOTSU_SJ_3_SLOW_JIGGING.jpg?v=1784971159","url":"https:\/\/dcfishing.store\/products\/hinotsu-sj-3-slow-jigging-hook-pack-w-flatted-47813-fishing-hook","provider":"DC FISHING STORE INTERNATIONAL ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}