Owner · J-Hooks
Owner S-55M Single Fishing Hook, Barbed, Japanese
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- Item weight
- 1.12 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 0.04 x 0.02 inches
Quick take
A Japanese-quality single hook with barb for securing live bait, suitable for saltwater bottom fishing and trolling.
The Owner S-55M single hook, no. 11770, is a black J-style hook with a barb, made with tuna fishing in mind. Its eye is set vertically, a design meant for swapping out the hooks on trout minnows, jerkbaits and other hard plugs. It suits anglers who want a barbed single hook for a lure.
Best for
- Live mackerel or mullet for tuna and large groupers
- Bottom rigs for snapper and deep-water snappers
- Saltwater bait fishing where barb prevents bait loss
Skip if
- You practice catch-and-release and want to minimize injury
- You fish freshwater or light-tackle saltwater
Strengths
- Japanese manufacturing provides superior steel quality and sharpness
- Barb holds live bait firmly without damaging the fish
- Single-eye design suits traditional rigging and snelling methods
Trade-offs
- Barb makes the hook harder to remove from a deeply hooked fish
- Large size and weight require heavy line and strong rods
- Saltwater corrosion will occur without regular freshwater rinsing
Fishing fit
- Species
- Offshore pelagics
- Bottom fish
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Bottom fishing
- Live bait
Specifications
| Type | j-hook |
|---|---|
| Brand | Owner |
| Model | S-55M |
| Size | 11770 |
| Design | Barbed |
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