Gamakatsu USA Fishing Hooks

Big River Bait Open Eye

$5.79 - $43.99

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Description

The reception to Gamakatsu’s Big River Bait Hook has been so strong that angler’s immediately began asking for a siwash-style hook they could use on their spinners, spoons and plugs for salmon. The answer…Gamakatsu’s Big River Open Eye Siwash. This fast penetrating hook holds better than conventional hook designs. And when fished barbless (which requires pinching the barb down), it’s the best barbless hook you’ll find. The unique Big River hook design locks fish in place when hooked. Forged for exceptional strength and built Gamakatsu sharp the Big River Open Eye Siwash is sure to make great lures even better. Available in Nickle Silver Black (NSB) finish for corrosion resistance. Color: NS Black

Field Notes

Use as a replacement siwash hook on spinners, spoons, and plugs, especially for salmon applications. The open-eye design makes it easy to swap onto existing hardware, and it can be fished barbless by pinching the barb down where regulations require it.

Pros

  • Fast-penetrating hook point
  • Strong forged construction
  • Open-eye siwash style is easy to rig
  • Good corrosion resistance

Cons

  • Requires proper closing of the open eye during installation
  • Barb must be pinched down for barbless use

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