Gamakatsu® Octopus Hooks
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- Versatile hooks ideal for a variety of techniques and species
- Forged construction for strength and durability
- Extremely sharp points
- Short-shank; Upturned eye; Offset bend
- Available in a wide variety of colors and sizes
Gamakatsu Octopus Hooks are some of the most versatile and strongest hooks on the market. Gamakatsu's Octopus Hooks feature short-shank, upturned eye, offset bend and extremely sharp points for quick penetration. Forged for strength and durability. Available in a wide variety of colors and sizes.
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by rjdragon got hooked
I use the red 1. Stays sharp and holds my bait
firmly. Not a bad price
October 16, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Colten Great hooks
Amazing hooks. Razor sharp outa the pack, and stay that way for a long time. Used them on 4 inch wacky rigged stik-os for smallies in the crick this past weekend, and they worked great. Missed alot of bass, but i caught alot as well. Even after getting snagged on rocks by the hook point a few times, they stayed sharp. Will buy more.
September 21, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5Â by sks1957 great value
These hooks are as good as they come for the price. Sharp as can be, and well made
July 17, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5Â by yodanisrad hook it up
Love these hooks price range is rad. Never had a hook fail.
August 22, 2011
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I use a 2/0 hook for the reds and trout, but if I use large live baits (mullet of over 5 inches I use a 5/0.0 16 inch reds or sea trout will have no trouble with baits of that size.
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I usually go with a 3/0 or so.
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I use a size 8 for Salmon and Steelhead up here in VT, so I'd imagine you should go with a 4 or 6 depending on how big the fish are you're targeting. 4 would probably be your safest bet.Answers
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Well they are, but the majority of carp are lazy and die soon after being caught. They are also notoriously hard to remove hooks from as their mouths are almost like bubble gum. What that means is there isn't a reason to waste these hooks on carp when a 1/0 aberdeen Eagle Claw is cheaper and more disposable. The picture below is a carp I caught on a #2 Eagle Claw.Images for this Answer
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Yes, if you are using a doughball of Wheaties or a stocking ball of Wheaties, or Corn Flakes.A:Â
Yes. These hooks are great for carp. Over this past summer I fished for carp as I do every year on the Erie Canal in NY.I used a #2 a caught3 fish all over 8 lbs. The biggest almost 16 lbs. The biggest hook did bend/straighten out on the bigger fish so I would recommend a #1 of any fish over 10-12 lbs if you think the fish can get it in his mouth.
Also these are so great because they are designed in my opinion for a minimal hook set that the fish will pick up the bait and move on as they hook themselves.
Hope they work for you!
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These are so sharp a carp would hook himself, best hook on the market for alot of different types of fishing.
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they seem to be great for what i have used em for bass sunfish and even catfishtry looking at the other reviews to see for someone elses answer
and if you are serious about getting carp hooks ask someonebody at yo local bass pro fishing department
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They run smaller than most hooks. If you normally fish a size 6 baitholder hook, get the 4's to match size wise.A:Â
bass pro has a size chart. the hooks from most manufactures are standard. I use the Gamakatsu octopus in 2/0 in black. I use these for inshore fishing for reds and salt water trout.A:Â
Hooks are sized in order from smallest to largest 32, 30, 28, 26, 24, 22, 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, 11, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, 6/0, 7/0, 8/0, 9/0, 10/0, 11/0, 12/0, 13/0, 14/0, 15/0, 16/0, 17/0, 18/0 and so on the biggest i have seen is a 20/0 i mainly shark and cobia fish using a 7/0 circle hook which is a good size for anywhere to a 20" shark to a 80 pound cobia
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well you can tell the size by numberthe higer 7/0 is big
the smaller like 2/0 is small
thats how i tell
but man arer these hooks strong and good i just pulled out a citation largemouith which i just caught and released with these and a grasshopper as bait
held up great with this 7lb monster on 4lb. line thats a fight only reason i got em is cause it was open water
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