Gamakatsu · Hooks
Gamakatsu SL12S Big Game Fly Hook, 2/0, 10-Pack
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.1 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 3 x 1 inches
Quick take
Large wide-gap fly hook with knife-edge point for tarpon and big saltwater flies.
The Gamakatsu SL12S is a wide gap fly hook in a 2/0 size, and it is aimed at tarpon and billfish flies. Its tin finish suits saltwater use, and its knife edge point is set for big game patterns. Anglers who tie their own large saltwater flies will find a hook built for that work here.
Best for
- Tarpon, permit, and large saltwater species
- Big game fly-tying
- Anglers with advanced fly-casting skills
Skip if
- You fish small coastal species or freshwater
- You need fine-wire hooks for delicate presentations
Strengths
- Wide gap accommodates bulky fly dressings and large baitfish profiles
- Knife-edge point penetrates hard mouths of tarpon and sailfish
- Large 2/0 size handles aggressive strikes from powerful fish
Trade-offs
- Size and weight are unsuitable for small flies and finesse presentations
- Tin finish dulls over time; requires occasional polishing
- Big game fishing is specialized; these hooks are underutilized by most anglers
Fishing fit
- Species
- Snook & tarpon
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Advanced
Specifications
| Type | fly hook |
|---|---|
| Size | 2/0 |
| Gap | Wide |
| Point | Knife edge |
| Finish | Tin |
| Quantity | 10 per pack |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mid sizes for bass, walleye and catfish baits. |
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| 1/0, 2/0, 4/0This one | Larger hooks for big soft plastics, live bait and bass in cover. |
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| 6/0 | Big hooks for large baits, catfish, stripers and saltwater. |
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