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Gamakatsu · Worm Hooks (EWG & Offset)

Gamakatsu Wide Gap Finesse Hook, 3/0, NS Black, 25-Pack

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Color: NS BlackSize: 3/011 sizesChange

Color: NS Black

Size: 3/0

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Quick take

Finesse-style wide gap hooks in a 25-pack, sharpened with high carbon steel for consistent penetration.

The Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap hook in 3/0 is a black, forged hook with a needle point, sold in a set of 25 for rigging soft plastics. Its wide gap and forged build fit wacky-rigged worms, a common way to fish a soft bait for bass. Made in Japan from high carbon steel, it suits anglers who want a compact set of hooks for finesse presentations.

Best for

  • Drop-shot and shaky head techniques
  • Finesse presentations with small plastics
  • Bass in clear water

Skip if

  • You prefer thin-wire hooks for soft plastics
  • You fish heavy cover with large lures

Strengths

  • High carbon steel stays sharp through many fish
  • Wide gap exposes the point better than standard hooks
  • Gamakatsu's quality control ensures consistency

Trade-offs

  • Wide gap makes it less suitable for tiny baits
  • Larger hook size limits use with small finesse worms

Fishing fit

Species
  • Bass
Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Finesse
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typewide gap hook
Size3/0
Count25
FinishNS Black
MaterialHigh carbon steel
PointNeedle point

How to choose a color and size

Size

Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
8Small hooks for panfish, trout and small live bait.
  • Trout
  • Crappie
  • Panfish
1, 2, 4, 6Mid sizes for bass, walleye and catfish baits.
  • Bass
  • Walleye
  • Catfish
1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0This oneLarger hooks for big soft plastics, live bait and bass in cover.
  • Bass
  • Catfish
  • Grass
  • Wood
5/0Big hooks for large baits, catfish, stripers and saltwater.
  • Catfish
  • Striped bass
  • Redfish

Which one should I pick?

Versions of this product on this site
VersionHook sizeColorSuits
Gamakatsu Wide Gap Finesse Hook, 3/0, NS Black, 25-PackHook size:3/0Color:NS BlackSuits:—
Gamakatsu Wide Gap Finesse Hook, Size 1, NS Black, 25-PackHook size:—Color:NS BlackSuits:—
Gamakatsu Wide Gap Finesse Hook, Size 5/0, NS Black, 25-PackHook size:—Color:NS BlackSuits:—

Facts

This version's specifications
Hook size3/0
Color familyDark

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