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Mustad 3406 O'Shaughnessy Forged Hook, 3/0, DuraTin, 100-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.1 kg
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Mustad O'Shaughnessy in size 3/0 forged for long-drift live-bait and slow-trolling presentations in fresh or saltwater.
The Mustad 3407 is a forged O'Shaughnessy hook with a ringed eye and a Duratin finish, sized for long natural baits such as fish heads, tails, squid and crabs. Its MTL-V1 cut point is slim and sharp, built to need less penetration force. Anglers use it inshore or offshore, in slow trolling or with a bait left stationary on the bottom.
Best for
- Whole fish baits in slow bottom-fishing setups
- Catfish and carp on mullet or mackerel heads
- Saltwater inshore live bait slow drifts
Skip if
- You fish small soft baits; larger O'Shaughnessy overkill
- You want a needle-sharp point; DuraTin dulls faster
Strengths
- Forged construction handles powerful fish strikes without bending
- Size 3/0 is ideal for medium whole baits like shad or herring
- DuraTin finish resists rust in saltwater and holds up through extended use
Trade-offs
- DuraTin finish is durable but not as sharp as stainless
- Forged-in-eye design limits re-tying; difficult to sharpen point
- 100-pack bulk buy commits you to this size for long-term
Fishing fit
- Species
- Catfish
- Carp
- Bottom fish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | O'Shaughnessy hook |
|---|---|
| Hook size | 3/0 |
| Count | 100 |
| Finish | DuraTin |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Small hooks for panfish, trout and small live bait. |
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| 4 | Mid sizes for bass, walleye and catfish baits. |
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