Gamakatsu · J-Hooks
Gamakatsu Single Egg Hook, Size 12, Gold, 10-Pack
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Options
Color: Gold
- Gold
- Red not in 12
Size: 12
- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 2.5 x 0.25 inches
Quick take
A small size 12 egg hook for drifting loose eggs and floating baits under a bobber for trout.
This is a gold Gamakatsu single egg hook in size 12, made from high carbon steel with a needle point. It comes ten to a pack and is built for presenting a single salmon or trout egg. Anglers fishing freshwater for trout can also use it to float a small bait.
Best for
- Drift fishing with single eggs
- Float presentations in streams
- Panfish and small trout
Skip if
- You need to keep large catfish or pike
- You fish lakes with heavy line
Strengths
- Light wire works well for tender live eggs
- Small size presents eggs naturally
- Gold finish is easy to see on the water
Trade-offs
- Size 12 is fragile with large fish
- Small hooks need light line and delicate strikes
- Gold finish may tarnish in freshwater
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Float fishing
Specifications
| Type | egg hook |
|---|---|
| Size | 12 |
| Finish | Gold |
| Count | 10 |
| Point | Needle |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamakatsu Single Egg Hook, Size 10, Red, 10-Pack | Hook size:10 | Color:Red | Suits:— |
| Gamakatsu Single Egg Hook, Size 12, Gold, 10-Pack | Hook size:12 | Color:Gold | Suits:— |
Facts
| Hook size | 12 |
|---|---|
| Color family | Gold |
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