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Gamakatsu · Octopus Hooks
Gamakatsu Barbless Octopus Hooks, 3/0, 25-Pack, Red
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- 0.03 kg
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Twenty-five size 3/0 barbless octopus hooks with offset points for live bait and bottom fishing.
This Gamakatsu 3/0 octopus hook comes in a pack of 25 in red, with a closed eye, an off-set point and forged construction, made in Japan. Its barbless design suits anglers who practice catch and release, and its high carbon steel build suits bass fishing. Anglers who want a ready pack for rigs and live bait can pick it up for their tackle box.
Best for
- Live bait rigging and general bottom fishing
- Anglers practicing catch-and-release
- Freshwater and saltwater applications
Skip if
- You want barbed hooks for shallow striking
- You need larger 4/0 or 5/0 sizes
Strengths
- Barbless design is legal for catch-and-release
- Offset point hooks set easily in fish mouths
- Closed eye prevents line slippage
Trade-offs
- Barbless design means more careful hookset technique
- Size 3/0 is medium; limits use on very large fish
- Offset point can rotate during fight
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | octopus hook |
|---|---|
| Size | 3/0 |
| Count | 25 |
| Eye | Closed |
| Material | High carbon steel |
| Finish | Red |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 4 | Mid sizes for bass, walleye and catfish baits. |
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| 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0This one | Larger hooks for big soft plastics, live bait and bass in cover. |
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| 5/0 | Big hooks for large baits, catfish, stripers and saltwater. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Gamakatsu Barbless Octopus Hooks, Size 1, 25-Pack, Red | Color:Red | Suits:— |
| Gamakatsu Barbless Octopus Hooks, Size 2/0, 25-Pack, Red | Color:Red | Suits:— |
| Gamakatsu Barbless Octopus Hooks, 3/0, 25-Pack, Red | Color:Red | Suits:— |
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