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Gamakatsu · Octopus Hooks

Gamakatsu Catfish Hook Assortment, Sizes 1/0-8/0, 20-Pack

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Item weight
0.01 Ounces
Product dimensions
2.36 x 1.48 x 0.1 inches

Quick take

A 20-piece assortment of catfish hooks in multiple sizes and styles, including circle hooks for reduced deep hooking.

This Gamakatsu 258000 assortment is a 20-hook pack aimed at catfish anglers, with five each of 6/0 and 8/0 octopus circle hooks, 4/0 shiner hooks and black 1/0 baitholder hooks. Its sizes run from 1/0 to 8/0 and the red and black finishes let an angler match different baits. The high carbon steel build and curved points suit anglers who want a ready set of catfish hooks in one pack.

Best for

  • Bottom fishing for catfish
  • Anglers using live or cut bait in freshwater
  • Beginners fishing for large catfish

Skip if

  • You need larger hooks beyond 8/0
  • You exclusively use artificial lures

Strengths

  • Mix of circle and baitholder hooks for different methods
  • All-around catfish sizes from 1/0 to 8/0
  • Forged high-carbon steel handles large fish

Trade-offs

  • High carbon steel requires maintenance to prevent rust
  • Assorted mix may not align with your specific techniques
  • Circle hooks require different hookset techniques

Fishing fit

Species
  • Catfish
Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Live bait
  • Bottom fishing
Skill level
  • Beginner

Specifications

Specifications
Typecatfish hook
Sizes1/0, 4/0, 6/0, 8/0
Count20
MaterialHigh carbon steel

Facts

This version's specifications
Hook size1/0 to 8/0

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