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Mustad O'Shaughnessy Hooks, Size 2/0, Bronze, 50-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.04 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
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O'Shaughnessy live bait hooks in size 2/0 for rigging shiners, mackerel and other medium-sized live baitfish.
The Mustad O'Shaughnessy Live Bait hook comes in a nickel finish, in size 2/0 and a pack of 50. It has a point bent in and a 3X strong rating, suited to rigging live bait.
Best for
- Live shiners and herring for saltwater species
- Mackerel and mullet rigs for striped bass and pike
- Bottom rigs fished on sandy structure
Skip if
- You use only artificial lures
- You need sizes smaller than 2/0
Strengths
- 3X strong wire construction handles large live bait and head shakes
- Bent-in point improves hook-up ratio on fleeing baitfish
- Nickel finish resists corrosion in saltwater environments
Trade-offs
- Size 2/0 unsuitable for small bait or finesse presentations
- Bent-in point more difficult to set than offset designs
- High quantity in pack may exceed casual angler replacement needs
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | live bait hook |
|---|---|
| Hook size | 2/0 |
| Count | 50 pieces |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Point | Bent in |
| Design | 3X strong |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Size 6 | Mid sizes for bass, walleye and catfish baits. |
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| Size 2/0, Size 4/0This one | Larger hooks for big soft plastics, live bait and bass in cover. |
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| Size 5/0, Size 6/0, Size 7/0, Size 8/0 | Big hooks for large baits, catfish, stripers and saltwater. |
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