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AGOOL · J-Hooks
AGOOL O'Shaughnessy J-Hook, 6/0, Stainless Steel, 35-Pack
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- 3.52 ounces
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A 6/0 stainless O'Shaughnessy hook with long shank for trolling and whole-fish bait presentations.
This is a 35-piece pack of forged O'Shaughnessy J hooks in size 6/0, made of stainless steel with a needle point and a ringed eye. The long straight shank suits whole fish heads, squid or crab on bait rigs, and the eye works for trolling, chunking or jigging. Anglers fishing inshore or offshore for striped bass, bluefish, catfish or snapper will find it a sturdy general-purpose saltwater pattern.
Best for
- Trolling whole mackerel and squid
- Long natural baits on bottom rigs
- Saltwater jigging and chunking
Skip if
- You fish small baits or finesse rigs
- You need a circle hook for catch and release
Strengths
- Long shank suits inch-plus baits
- Stainless steel withstands rust in salt spray
- 35-pack covers extended offshore seasons
Trade-offs
- Long shank makes unhooking difficult
- 6/0 size requires substantial baits and tackle
- Stainless harder to sharpen than carbon steel
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bottom fish
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Bottom fishing
- Live bait
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | j-hook |
|---|---|
| Size | 6/0 |
| Count | 35 |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Design | O'Shaughnessy |
| Shank | Long |
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