Mustad · Aberdeen Hooks
Mustad Slow Death Aberdeen Hook, Size 4, Red, 25-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Size 4 Aberdeen hooks with offset shank, red finish and needle point, suited for live bait in freshwater.
Mustad's size 4 Aberdeen-style hook has a kinked shank that gives a corkscrew action when half a nightcrawler is threaded on it. Anglers trolling slowly for walleye, bass, crappie, zander, perch or panfish rig it behind a bottom bouncer on a leader of about four feet.
Best for
- Live-bait fishing for panfish, crappie and walleye
- Bottom rigs with minnows or worms
- Anglers who want a proven hook for general freshwater fishing
Skip if
- You fish saltwater; Aberdeen hooks are for freshwater
- You need larger hooks; size 4 is small to medium
Strengths
- Aberdeen bend places the point forward for better penetration when setting
- Nor-tempered construction keeps the hook sharp while resisting breakage
- Red finish makes hooks visible when rigging
Trade-offs
- Red finish may wear off with repeated use
- Aberdeen bend is less ideal for fish with soft mouths
- Size 4 is small; you may find you need larger sizes for bigger baits
Fishing fit
- Species
- Walleye
- Panfish
- Bass
- Crappie
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | Aberdeen hook |
|---|---|
| Count | 25 |
| Finish | Red |
| Point | Needle point |
| Eye | Ringed |
Facts
| Hook size | 4 |
|---|
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