Gamakatsu · J-Hooks
Gamakatsu Live Bait Hook, Size 9/0, Black, 25-Pack
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- Item weight
- 1.6 ounces
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Size 9/0 black live bait hooks from Gamakatsu, sharp and strong for salmon and large fish.
This Gamakatsu Live Bait hook comes in a 25-pack of size 9/0 hooks in an NS Black finish. It has a needle point and a straight eye, on lighter wire than the brand's heavy-duty live bait pattern. It suits anglers rigging live baits for larger saltwater fish such as salmon.
Best for
- Live baitfish presentations for salmon
- Large saltwater gamefish on live bait
- Freshwater walleye and pike on shiners
Skip if
- You fish with small live baits
- You prefer smaller hook sizes for panfish
Strengths
- Gamakatsu quality and sharpness
- Size 9/0 handles large live baits
- Black finish aids visibility to fish
Trade-offs
- Large size 9/0 unsuitable for small panfish
- Designed specifically for live bait
- May be overkill for medium-size fish
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
Specifications
| Type | live bait hook |
|---|---|
| Count | 25 |
| Finish | NS Black |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Small hooks for panfish, trout and small live bait. |
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| 1, 2, 4, 6 | 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, 6/0, 7/0, 8/0, Size 5/0 | Big hooks for large baits, catfish, stripers and saltwater. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Hook size | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Gamakatsu Live Bait Hook, Size 9/0, Black, 25-Pack | Hook size:9/0 | Suits:— |
| Gamakatsu Live Bait Hook, Size 5/0, Black, 25-Pack | Hook size:— | Suits:— |
Facts
| Hook size | 9/0 |
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