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Gamakatsu Bass Hook Guide
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| Gamakatsu makes a hook for every bass fishing scenario imaginable. Here's their guide to choosing the right Gamakatsu hook for your situation. |
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 EWG
The legendary EWG Worm Hook is the gold standard in high performance wide gap hook designs. The EWG is Gamakatsu's most popular and versatile hook. Dead sticking a Senko? This hook fishes a Senko to perfection. Need to pitch a Brush Hog or Sweet Beaver to shoreline targets? The EWG will fish your pitch baits beautifully. Texas rigging or Carolina rigging a 10" worm? The EWG is the answer. A soft-plastic jerkbait fisherman's dream hook. The EWG. Simply the Best!
Sizes: 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, NS Black, Red, Green, Blue
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 EWG Ringed Superline
There are times when calling up fish requires a little something extra. For this purpose we designed the EWG Ringed Superline. Need to fish a Horny Toad in the slop and want it to walk? Our solid piece ring allows the bait to swing freely. Fishing a Fluke for schooling smallmouth or big spots and want that super erratic action? This is your hook. Handles braided line and heavy monofilament with ease.
Sizes: 2/0, 4/0, NS Black
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 EWG Superline
The Superline EWG is an EWG on steroids. This high carbon heavy wire hook was designed to fish braided line in heavy cover. Are you serious about flipping in the tulles', overhead mats, or pads? The EWG Superline will increase your strike to hook ratio when you need to get nasty.
Superline EWG is perfect when you require a quicker decent rate without increasing size or adding weights. Want to turn up the heat with a Senko? Go with a Superline for that deadly quick decent!
Sizes: 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, 6/0, NS Black, Red
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 EWG Superline Weighted
The Weighted EWG Superline is a perfect complement to the EWG arsenal. Do you need more casting distance with a soft plastic frog? This hook will get you back in the junk. Want to flip into heavy cover without the hassle of pegging a bullet sinker? Consider the EWG Weighted Superline your new best friend. The Lead is strategically placed and milled to perfection.
Sizes: 2/0-1/16, 2/0-1/8, 3/0-1/16, 3/0-1/8, 4/0-1/16, 4/0-1/8, 5/0-1/16, 5/0-1/8, NS Black |
 EWG Monster
When only a high carbon heavy wire hook will do your choice should be the EWG Monster. Hard core doesn't even begin to describe the Monster. Slinging a Mission Fish back in the cover? We now have the perfect hook. Loading for bear with a giant Gitzit, Double Wide Beaver, or oversized Slug-O? The Monster has you covered. Headed to El Salto, Clear Lake, or the California Delta for double digit behemoths? Gamakatsu Monster is the choice when you are taking no prisoners. Heavy line, heavy rods,big baits, and big fish is EWG Monster time!
Sizes: 5/0, 6/0, 7/0 NS Black |
 EWG Monster Weighted
On the heels of the EWG Monster we have introduced the EWG Weighted Monster for 2009. When the situation calls for a bulletproof weighted hook, look no further than the Monster Weighted. Strategically placed milled weights are perfectly balanced and serve as a keel for large swimbaits or any oversized offering. The hook also features a slightly higher hook point in relation to the eye to help aid in hook setting power.
Sizes: 5/0-1/8, 5/0-1/4, 6/0-3/16, 6/0-1/4, 7/0-1/4, 7/0-3/8, NS Black |
 EWG Superline Spring Lock Weighted
We designed the EWG Superline Spring Lock Weighted to be the perfect hook for paddle tail swimbaits. Based on the proven Superline EWG hook, the Spring Lock features a new 28 degree eye with a stress relieved stainless steel Spring so baits stay locked and secure. Beautifully milled strategically placed weights help your bait track perfectly at any depth. Offered in a variety of sizes and weights to take your paddle tail swimbait fishing to a new level.
Sizes: 3/0-1/16, 3/0-1/8, 4/0-1/16, 4/0-1/8, 5/0-3/16, 5/0-1/4, 6/0-3/16, 6/0-1/4, 7/0-1/4, 7/0-3/8, NS Black |
 EWG Deep Throat
The deep throat, extended point and locking offset make this a good hook for most every soft plastic bait.
Sizes: 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, NS Black |
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 EWG Super Deep Throat
Similar in design as the Deep Throat, in a heavier wire designed for use with braid.
Sizes: 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, NS Black
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 EWG Double
The EWG Double is the perfect frog hook for all of your soft bodied frogs. The angle of the hook is such that it rides weedless in any situation. Once a fish strikes the wide gap design increases your hook up ratio.
Sizes: 3/0, 4/0, NS Black |
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 Skip Gap
There is no better hook for skipping plastics under docks and cover than the Skip Gap. But it doesn't stop there.
The Skip Gap has multiple uses. Use it for a top water soft plastic frog, and you will be amazed. No more fighting the hook to keep it in place. Texas rigging, Carolina rigging, the Skip Gap can do it all!
Sizes: 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, NS Black
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 G-Lock
The unique G-Lock hook locks soft plastics tight and secure in any situation. Designed to be used in heavy cover.
Sizes: 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, NS Black
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 Oversize G-Mag
The G-Mag hook was designed to rig magnum sized tubes worms and swimbaits. This hook is standard issue on all Mission Fish swimbaits.
Size: 8/0, NS Black
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 Offset Shank O'Shaughnessy Bend
This is our standard offset shank worm hook with a O'Shaughnessy bend. The O'Shaughnessy bend is preferred by our top pro Aaron Martens for a variety of soft plastic rigging.
Sizes: 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, 6/0, NS Black, Bronze
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 Offset Shank Round Bend
Our standard offset shank hook with a round bend to give a larger bite area.
The round bend is perfect for Carolina rigging, or any time you need a stealthy presentation.
Sizes: 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, NS Black, Bronze, Red
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 Straight Shank O'Shaughnessy Bend
For many soft plastic worm fisherman this is where it all started. The venerable straight shank worm hook should be part of any serious bass fisherman's arsenal.
Sizes: 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, NS Black, Bronze
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 Straight Shank Round Bend
Similar in design to our standard straight shank but with a round bend for wider bite area and superior holding power.
Sizes: 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, NS Black, Bronze
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 Straight Shank Superline
Many anglers still consider our Superline straight shank hook to be the ultimate flipping hook. Designed for today's heavy braided lines.
Sizes: 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, 6/0, NS Black
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 Straight Shank Light Wire
We have all you finesse fisherman covered with our Straight Shank Light Wire worm hook.
The light wire excels when the bite gets tough.
Sizes: 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, NS Black, Bronze
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 Straight Shank Wire Guard
Our popular standard worm hook rigged with a wire guard.
Sizes: 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, Bronze
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 Split Shot / Drop Shot
This is the ultimate hook for nose hooking a Roboworm, small Gitzit, or any number of soft plastic drop shot baits. When it's time to get serious about finesse fishing, the Split Shot/Drop Shot hook will amaze.
Sizes: 4, 2, 1, 1/0, NS Black, Red
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 Finesse Wide Gap
We designed the Finesse Wide Gap to be the perfect wacky rigging hook for bass. The 5/0 and 6/0 size will fish the extra large Senkos and finesse worms beautifully.
Sizes: 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, 6/0, NS Black
Sizes: 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, Red
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 Finesse Wide Gap Weedless
Our Finesse Wide Gap Weedless hook features an innovative nylon weed guard that will allow you to pitch your wacky rig into the heaviest cover.
Sizes: 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, 6/0, NS Black
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 Shiner Straight Eye
The Shiner Straight Eye Hook is the ultimate hook for rigging live bait. In addition, the Shiner has caught on with many anglers as a brilliant wacky rig hook.
Sizes: 6, 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, NS Black
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 Shiner Upturned Eye
Same great shape only with an upturned eye so it's perfect for snelling or tying your own monofilament weed guard.
Sizes: 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, NS Black
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 Skip Gap Shaky Head
Jig Head or Shaky head fishing is a very effective way of finesse fishing for bass. Gamakatsu has developed its own jig head based on the Skip Gap worm hook. It has the same innovative bend that holds your bait secure on the hook. There are no barbs or pegs that can tear apart a small finesse worm. The unique bend lends itself to simplicity and will change the way you shaky fish.
Sizes: 3/0-1/8, 3/0-3/16, 4/0-3/16, 4/0-1/4, Brown, Green Pumpkin
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 Jack Roll Wacky Head
Gamakatsu has been known for its innovative functional designs, and the wacky head jig is no exception.
With its unique flat shape, the Wacky Head will entice the finickiest of biters with its side to side rolling action. Also to add to its attraction is the red epoxy head, and a short shank wide gap designed hook for a greater bite surface area for those short biting fish.
Sizes: 2, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8 oz.
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 Round 211
Designed to be used for finesse baits and wacky jig fishing. Unique design with a short shank and beak point. The 211 is ideal for shaking a straight tail worm on light line.
Size 2: 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, NS Black
Size 1: 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, NS Black
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 Round 26
The standard round head design makes the Round 26 a very versatile jig head. Use it inside a tube or swimming a grub.
The jig has 2 keeper rings to keep soft plastics held firmly in place.
Sizes: 1/0-1/16, 1/0-1/8, 2/0-3/16, 2/0-1/4, 3/0-3-16, 3/0-1/4
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 Football 24
The Football 24 is the choice when fishing around rock or ledges. It is designed to be very snag resistant.
The 24 is the way to go when dragging a Hula Grub or Beaver on deep structure. The 24 features a fine wire hook for fast penetration.
Sizes: 1/0-3/16, 2/0-1/4, 2/0-3/8, 3/0-1/2
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 Darter 26
This hook comes with an optional nylon brush guard and features a heavy duty 90 degree jig hook.
The streamlined head design makes it ideal for darter head fishing in any situation.
Sizes: 2/0-1/8, 2/0-3/16, 3/0-1/4, 3/0-3/8
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 Cobra 27
Named for its unique head design, the Cobra 27 comes with an optional nylon brush guard for weedless presentations.
It features a stout 60 degree jig hook and is great for building your own Bass jigs.
Sizes: 1/0-1/4, 2/0-3/8, 3/0-1/2
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 Tube Head
The ultimate finesse tube head design for precise presentations and small finesse baits. Comes on a strong, sticky sharp NS black hook that ensures solid hook ups.
Size 2: 1/32, 1/16, 1/8 oz.
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 Trailer SP
Speed up the process of attaching a trailer hook to your spinnerbait or buzzbait with our Trailer SP.
The eye features a rubberized coating molded onto it, so there's a fast and secure way to attach it.
Sizes: 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, NS Black, Red
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 Magic Eye Treble Round Bend
Upgrading the trebles on a lure has never been easier. The special eye shape of the Magic Eye easily opens split rings eliminating the need for spilt ring pliers and saving your fingers.
Just insert into the split ring, give it a twist and simply slide the new hook on while pushing the old one off.
Sizes: 6, 4, 2, NS Black
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 Round Bend Treble
When you want to get serious about your hard baits our Round Bend Treble is the standard worldwide.
Available in 5 colors to match any fishing situation.
Sizes: 12, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, Tin, Bronze, Red, Green, Blue
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 Superline Treble
Our popular Round Bend treble in a Superline wire.
Sizes: 6, 4, Bronze
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 EWG Treble
There are situations when you need your trebles to have increased holding power. Bass are known for their ability to shake free of treble hooks especially in the warmer months of the season when their mouths are softer.
We designed the EWG Treble to grip like an EWG worm hook in the fishes mouth. When a Bass strikes an EWG treble hook, game over.
Sizes: 6, 4, 2, Bronze, NS Black, Red
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 2X Strong Round Bend Treble
Anytime your situation requires a stout Round Bend Treble our 2X strong is the answer.
The perfect hook for hard charging Stripers or Peacock bass.
Sizes: 6, 4, 2, 1, 1/0 NS Black, Red
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 Feathered Treble
Add one of our Feathered Trebles to the back of any topwater bait and watch you lure come to life.
Beautifully hand tied on our premium Round Bend treble.
Sizes: 6, 4, 2, White, White/Red
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