Mustad Fishing

Octopus Circle Hook - 2X Strong

$4.99

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Description

The Mustad 2X strong Octopus Beak Circle Hook is perfect for targeting deep-water species, offering the best hookup ratio. The distinct curved shape of the circle hook will, when the fish takes the baited hook and swallows it, ensure that the hook travels to the corner of the mouth or lip, resulting in fewer deep-hooked fish. The up-turned eye makes it perfect for paternosters set up as well as float lining. Setting the hook is more of a firm tightening of the line, than an actual strike. Great hook for fishing Tuna, Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, Sharks, Wahoo, Halibut, Amberjack, Permit, Striped Bass or Alligator Gar. 4.3 UltraPoint® Technology Opti-Angle Needle Point 2X Strong Forged Ringed eye Black Nickel finish

Specifications

Category

Terminal Tackle

Target Species

offshore, inshore

Techniques

casting

Field Notes

Use this as a heavy-duty bait hook for live or cut bait presentations, especially when targeting larger fish in deep water. The circle-hook design is meant to be tightened into the fish rather than hard-set, which helps improve corner-of-the-mouth hookups and reduce deep hooking.

Pros

  • 2X strong construction for big fish
  • Circle-hook design improves hookup ratio
  • Up-turned eye works well for paternoster and float-lining rigs
  • Black nickel finish for corrosion resistance

Cons

  • Not intended for aggressive hooksets
  • Best suited to bait fishing rather than lures

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