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Gamakatsu · Octopus Hooks
Gamakatsu Barbless Octopus Hooks, Size 2, 25-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 2.92 x 2.29 x 0.35 inches
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Pack of 25 barbless octopus hooks from Gamakatsu in size 2, black finish for live bait.
This Gamakatsu octopus hook is a barbless pattern with a closed eye and an off-set point, forged from high carbon steel in an NS Black finish. The pack holds 25 hooks in size 2, which suits anglers who crush barbs or fish waters where barbless hooks are required. It is made in Japan and works as an all-purpose choice for bait rigs.
Best for
- Live bait fishing for saltwater and freshwater species
- Anglers practicing catch-and-release
- Small to medium baits
Skip if
- You need barbed hooks for better holding power
- You fish large baits that require bigger hooks
Strengths
- Closed eye secures leader or line knot
- Offset point helps hooks turn and catch
- Barbless design facilitates catch-and-release
Trade-offs
- Barbless hooks release fish more easily with fewer hookups
- Size 2 is small and limited to small baits
- Black finish requires salt water care for longevity
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
Specifications
| Type | octopus hook |
|---|---|
| Hook size | 2 |
| Count | 25 |
| Finish | NS black |
| Eye | Closed |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 4This one | Mid sizes for bass, walleye and catfish baits. |
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| 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0 | 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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