Owner · Octopus Hooks
Owner 5111 SSW Cutting Point Octopus Hooks, Size 2, 10-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.8 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
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A 10-pack of size 2 black chrome octopus hooks with up-eye and cutting point for baiting live roe and baitfish.
The Owner 5111 cutting point octopus hook in size 2 has an up-eye forged shank and a reversed-bend point with a cutting edge. Its black chrome finish suits bait rigs for walleye, bass and other inshore species, and anglers also bait it with roe for steelhead in streams. Each pack holds ten hooks.
Best for
- Steelhead fishing with roe berries
- Bass and walleye on live bait
- Inshore saltwater species
Skip if
- You need larger hooks for big fish
- You fish only with artificial lures
Strengths
- Up-eye design suits snelling and simple knots
- Cutting point pierces baits and fish mouths easily
- Forged shank provides extra strength
Trade-offs
- Size 2 is small for large saltwater species
- Black chrome finish can wear with heavy use
- Octopus hook shape may snag more in cover
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Walleye
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | octopus hook |
|---|---|
| Size | 2 |
| Count | 10 |
| Finish | Black chrome |
| Eye | Up-eye |
| Shank | Forged |
| Origin | Japan |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Small hooks for panfish, trout and small live bait. |
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| 1, 2, 4, 6This one | Mid sizes for bass, walleye and catfish baits. |
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| 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0 | Larger hooks for big soft plastics, live bait and bass in cover. |
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| 5/0, 6/0, 7/0, 8/0 | Big hooks for large baits, catfish, stripers and saltwater. |
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