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Gamakatsu · Octopus Hooks
Gamakatsu Red Octopus Hooks, Size 2, 100-Pack
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- Item weight
- 27.22 g
- Product dimensions
- 5.75 x 4 x 2.75 inches
Quick take
Size 2 red octopus hooks in a 100-pack, durable and versatile for live bait and cut bait fishing.
This size 2 Gamakatsu octopus hook has a red finish, an offset point and forged high carbon steel construction. Its upturned eye and short shank suit anglers who tie directly to the line or snell the hook. The 100-count box gives a steady supply for anglers who go through hooks quickly.
Best for
- Live bait rigging for panfish and perch
- Bottom fishing for catfish and bass
- Saltwater bait fishing for small to medium fish
Skip if
- You primarily fish artificial lures
- You need smaller sizes for tiny baitfish
Strengths
- Forged high carbon steel is strong and durable for repeated use
- Offset point improves hook penetration as fish mouth turns
- Packed 100 to a box for long-term tackle storage
Trade-offs
- Red finish rusts faster than bronze in saltwater use
- Offset point can catch on vegetation when retrieving
- Sized for small to medium baitfish; too small for large saltwater species
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | octopus hook |
|---|---|
| Size | 2 |
| Count | 100 |
| Material | Forged high carbon steel |
| Finish | Red |
| Point | Offset |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 4, 6This one | Mid sizes for bass, walleye and catfish baits. |
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| 1/0, 3/0, 4/0 | Larger hooks for big soft plastics, live bait and bass in cover. |
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| 5/0, 6/0 | Big hooks for large baits, catfish, stripers and saltwater. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Hook size | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Gamakatsu Red Octopus Hooks, Size 2, 100-Pack | Hook size:2 | Suits:— |
| Gamakatsu Red Octopus Hooks, 3/0, 100 Pack | Hook size:— | Suits:— |
Facts
| Hook size | 2 |
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