Mustad · Octopus Hooks
Mustad Octopus/Beak Hook, Size 8/0, Nickel, 100-Pack
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- Item weight
- 4.8 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 100-pack of size 2/0 forged octopus hooks with a reversed needle point and ringed eye.
Best for
- Live bait fishing in saltwater
- Bottom rigs for crappie, trout, and panfish
- Squid and eel baiting
Skip if
- You target large saltwater fish; use larger sizes
- You fish exclusively freshwater on light tackle
Strengths
- Forged construction is 20% stronger than traditional wire hooks
- Ringed eye is easy to tie and snells reliably
- Reversed needle point holds bait securely on the shank
Trade-offs
- Size 2/0 is too large for very small baits
- Nickel finish requires freshwater rinsing after saltwater use
- Ringed eye can catch on terminal tackle
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Mustad Octopus/Beak Hook, Size 8/0, Nickel, 100-Pack | Color:Nickel | Suits:— |
| Mustad Octopus/Beak Hook, Size 1/0, Nickel, 100-Pack | Color:Nickel | Suits:— |
| Mustad Octopus/Beak Hook, Size 2/0, Nickel, 100-Pack | Color:Nickel | Suits:— |
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