Catfish Sumo Baitholder Hooks, Size 8/0, Black Nickle, 25-Pack

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Item weight: 0.01 Ounces
Product dimensions: 3.5 x 2 x 0.9 inches

Quick take

Size 8/0 offset hooks with shank barbs that hold live bait and cut bait in place through the cast.

This 8/0 Catfish Sumo hook comes in a 25-pack of circle hooks with a black nickel finish, sized for larger catfish. The closed eye keeps the line and knot secured during a long fight, and the offset point is shaped to set in the fish's mouth or lip. A full pack suits anglers who run several rigs on a trotline or a bank setup.

Best for

Live baitfish under a float
Channel catfish and bullheads on bottom rigs
Cut bait and chicken liver for catfish

Skip if

You fish soft plastics
You plan to release most fish; circle hooks reduce gut-hooking

Strengths

Shank barbs grip bait firmly without sliding
Down eye suits simple knots and snells
Offset point hooks fish as they turn

Trade-offs

Large size 8/0 works best for catfish only
Shank barbs make hook removal difficult from deep sets
Black finish rusts if not dried after saltwater use

Fishing fit

Water: Freshwater
Saltwater
Techniques: Live bait
Bottom fishing

Specifications

Specifications
Type	offset baitholder hook
Size	8/0
Count	25
Finish	Black nickle
Shank	Offset with 2 bait-holding slices
Material	Forged steel

Updated 22 October 2026