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Shaddock Fishing · J-Hooks
Shaddock Saltwater Big Game Hooks, Stainless Steel, 18/0
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Stainless steel big game hooks with closed eye and special barb design for offshore and saltwater fishing.
This is a size 18/0 stainless steel J hook with a spear point, sold as a pack of two. It is made for big game work such as targeting tuna and other large saltwater fish. The silver finish and oversized gape suit anglers rigging heavy baits for trolling, chunking or jigging.
Best for
- Deep-sea jigging for tuna and marlin
- Trolling rigs for large pelagic species
- Shark and large saltwater game fish
Skip if
- You fish freshwater or light saltwater
- You prefer open-eye hooks for easier rigging
Strengths
- Stainless steel resists saltwater corrosion longer than other materials
- Closed eye suits trolling and chunking applications
- Large sizes handle the biggest saltwater species
Trade-offs
- Big game hooks are overkill for inshore or light saltwater fishing
- Stainless steel is harder to sharpen than carbon steel
- Closed eye cannot be opened for size adjustments
Fishing fit
- Species
- Offshore pelagics
- Sharks
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Bottom fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | big game hook |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 5/0 to 20/0 |
| Material | 420 stainless steel |
| Eye | Closed |
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