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JSHANMEI · Octopus Hooks
JSHANMEI Octopus Baitholder Hooks, Size #3, Black, 100-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.05 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 4.21 x 2.83 x 0.75 inches
Quick take
Size #4 black chrome octopus hooks with offset points and dual bait-holding barbs, sold in a 100-pack for live-bait fishing.
Best for
- Small worms, minnows and soft bait on floats
- Panfish and crappie in ponds and lakes
- Saltwater and freshwater small-to-medium species
Skip if
- You fish artificial lures
- You prioritize easy hook removal
Strengths
- Two barbs on the shank grip and secure bait through cast and retrieve
- Black chrome finish resists corrosion in saltwater
- Offset point improves hookup rate as fish turns
Trade-offs
- Barbs make backing the hook out of deeply hooked fish difficult
- Size #4 is small for catfish and large species
- Closed eye is less versatile than open-eye designs
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
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