{"product_id":"the-anglar-plain-shank-hook-bronze-484-fishing-hook","title":"THE ANGLAR - PLAIN SHANK HOOK BRONZE 484 FISHING HOOK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Anglar Plain Shank Hook Bronze 484 Fishing Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 484 is a traditional bait hook: a wide, open bend, a forged shank and a solid ring eye, in a size range that runs from small panfish hooks up to 5\/0. \u003cstrong\u003e\"Plain shank\" means the shank is smooth\u003c\/strong\u003e — there are no slice barbs cut into it, as there are on a baitholder pattern. That is a trade-off, not an omission. A baitholder's shank barbs stop a worm or soft bait sliding toward the bend, useful over a long soak; a plain shank lets you thread bait on and off freely, does less damage to a live bait, and leaves no cut barb to act as a weak point. For prawn, cut bait, squid strip and live bait, plain shank is the stronger and more practical choice. The shank is also \u003cem\u003ekirbed\u003c\/em\u003e — the point sits slightly offset from the shank, so it is more likely to find purchase as the hook turns in a fish's mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain (unbarbed) shank — no bait-slice barbs, easier baiting, no cut weak points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid ring eye for knots, heavy leader and standard rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged construction to resist opening under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKirbed (offset) point for improved hook-up rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded bend that spreads pressure through the hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze finish for a subdued, low-glare appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine sizes, #10 through #1 and 4\/0–5\/0, ten pieces per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinged vs flatted eye.\u003c\/strong\u003e This hook uses a closed ring eye, unlike the flatted Sode and Akita patterns elsewhere in the Anglar range. A flatted hook has its shank end pressed flat and must be snelled, which keeps the rig slim and suits fine line. A ring eye is stronger, takes an ordinary knot, and accepts heavy leader, a swivel or a snap — what you want once the fish are large enough to matter.\u003c\/p\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 prawn, squid strip, cut fish and shellfish over sand, mud and rubble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive bait\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hook a prawn through the tail segment or a baitfish through the nose, keeping the bend clear. The smooth shank does far less damage to a live bait than a baitholder.\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 under a sliding float along rock walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e — This pattern uses Western numbering, the reverse of the Japanese sizes on the Sode hooks: #10 is the smallest and the number falls as the hook grows, then 4\/0 and 5\/0 are larger again. #10–#4 for panfish and small bait, #3–#1 for general bait fishing, 4\/0–5\/0 for large baits and heavy 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 — Small sizes for tilapia, lampam and pond catfish (keli); large sizes for barramundi (siakap), grouper (kerapu), snapper (merah) and catfish off jetties and mangrove edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth America\u003c\/strong\u003e — Panfish and perch 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 from breakwaters and boats: \u003cem\u003ekurodai\u003c\/em\u003e (black porgy), \u003cem\u003eainame\u003c\/em\u003e and mixed reef species on prawn and squid strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia, Middle East \u0026amp; Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bream, flathead and mulloway in Australian estuaries; hamour and safi in the Gulf; carp, catfish and smoothhound 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\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\/48410\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\/4848\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\/4846\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\/4844\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\/4843\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\/4842\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\/4841\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\/48404\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\/48405\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: bronze throughout. 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