Tru Turn · Aberdeen Hooks
Tru Turn 85ZS Aberdeen Hooks, Size 4-8, Red, 2-Count
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Options
Color: Red
- Red
Size: 4
- 4
- 8
- Item weight
- 0.03 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 3.8 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches
Quick take
Aberdeen hooks with offset shanks and spear points for live bait and small gamefish.
The Tru Turn Aberdeen is a red-coated hook with an offset, cam-style bend that rotates the point as it sets, suited to light panfish and crappie rigs. This size 4 hook has a ringed eye and a spear point for small live bait and soft plastics. Anglers who fish light line for panfish will find a hook built for that kind of presentation.
Best for
- Shiners and small minnows on live-bait rigs
- Light saltwater bait fishing
- Panfish with insects or grubs
Skip if
- You need a strong hook for large catfish or pike
- You fish heavy cover with thick mono
Strengths
- Offset shank twists the point into the jaw as the fish turns
- Red finish makes hooks less visible in clear water
- Medium-light wire keeps the hook from opening on big strikes
Trade-offs
- Medium wire won't handle heavy saltwater species
- Aberdeen bend is not ideal for worms or live crawfish
- Ringed eye can slip on old, rough line
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | aberdeen hook |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 4, 8 |
| Finish | Red |
| Eye | Ringed |
| Shank | Offset |
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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| 4This one | Mid sizes for bass, walleye and catfish baits. |
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Facts
| Hook size | 4 |
|---|---|
| Color family | Craw and red |
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