Eagle Claw · J-Hooks
Eagle Claw Salmon Egg Hook, Up-Eye Offset, Size 8
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Single egg hook with offset shank and up-eye, designed for salmon egg and bait rigs.
The Eagle Claw 038AH-8 is a size 8 salmon egg baitholder hook with an offset bend and an up eye. The slice on the shank grips eggs or other soft bait, and the turned-up eye makes snelling quick. It suits anglers fishing salmon eggs with spinning or casting gear.
Best for
- Salmon and steelhead with loose eggs or egg clusters
- Cured egg presentations on drift rigs
- Offset rigging for sensitive presentations
Skip if
- You fish worms; a wider gap helps them stay on
- You need a treble for multiple eggs
Strengths
- Up-eye keeps the egg secured on the bend
- Offset shank positions the hook point clear of bait
- Single slice design keeps the egg centered
Trade-offs
- Smaller gap than regular hooks makes it less versatile
- Eggs can still slip off on long casts
- The up-eye can be harder to knot
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | salmon egg hook |
|---|---|
| Size | 8 |
| Point | Curved |
| Eye | Up-eye |
| Finish | Aluminum |
Facts
| Hook size | 8 |
|---|
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