GamakatsuOffset Octopus Circle Hook

I like building lures and the quality is superb.Very sharp and the barbs are easily pinched down to comply with Puget Sound fishing regs.

Ask any fisherman that has been at it for a while and they'll tell you that Gamakatsu hooks are among the best hooks out there. They're durable, sharp, and sturdy enough to hang-on when you hook into a beast from the deep. A little pricier than others... but as the saying goes... you get what you pay for.

If you use a rod holder these are the absolute best hooks because you don't need to set the hook. The barb end is offset so when the fish takes the bait it will hook it in the lip as it swims away. I have used these for many years.

Using the #4 size for carp fishing. Working perfect. Hooks are setting themselves perfectly in the corner of the mouth. Extremely sharp. Make sure you tie these correctly for them to work correctly. I use a no knot fishing knot and that works perfectly.

Nice hooks to have for live-bait fishing.

Great quality hook at a decent price.

I love inshore and offshore fishing, which is the toughest on hooks. Even if I go out on head boats that include tackle, I always bring my Gamakastsu circle hooks, because I know they work better for me than what they will have.Why?Thin- They don't kill live bait. They won't destroy the frozen sardines/herringStrong- I use the 8/0s for grouper and Amberjack fishing. I was a little worried that as thin as they are, they would break or bend, but to my surprise, I've never had one do that, even with a fish that makes 28 pounds of drag scream (most 4/0 offshore reels have 20-24 pounds of drag, for the exception of some $400 reels and new Penn Fathom 2 speed). That being said, I bought some 10/0s once, but those really look too thin, and I'm a little afraid to use them.Very, very sharp. Stay hooked up- yes, I've had bites that I miss. But if the fish is on for more than 3 seconds (meaning it's hooked and not just pulling your bait with it's mouth closed, it's going to be in the boat or on the shore in short order. It's extraordinarily rare for a fish to become unbuttoned using these hooks.The one thing I don't like about them is that they are more prone to rust than some other hooks. Make sure to keep them out of the salt air. That being said, that's better for the fish if you hook one and the line breaks.I use size 1 when fishing for whiting and what ever else bites in the surf, 1/0 for live shrimp for redfish and trout, 3/0s when using a chicken rig for b-liners and key west grunt size fish, 4/0 and the occasional 5/0 for mangrove, other snapper fishing offshore and finger mullet inshore, and 8/0 for grouper and AJ when using baits like b-liners and large pinfish.If you are chunking for tuna with 50 pounds of drag, this probably isn't your hook because it may be too thin. Otherwise...Tight lines...

It does exactly what it's supposed to. Great product for the price!!!

Son anzuelos resistentes y de buen tamaño generalmente los uso para pesca en la playa y han dado muy buenos resultados, es el tamaño ideal la pesca de pampano

They are great hooks, have used before, they hook the corner of the mouth every time no injury to the fish

These are the best hooks for demersal fishing in Western Australia. Sharp, corrosion resistant and reliable. Also, as they are a circle hook they really help you to hook up on Dhufish and Pink Snapper, as the fish practically hooks itself. This is really important as you are typically fishing at significant depth and with large sinkers so your strike time is somewhat slower than usual. I have been using these hooks for years and will continue to do so in the future.

Excellent

Good hook