Gamakatsu Octopus Hook-Pack of 25

hook size show in 4, 4/0, 6/0, 9/0

We use these on our ice fishing tip-ups while targeting pike in New England. Have been doing this for decades and these hooks, specifically the Gamakatsu Octopus hooks, are the best we've ever used. First of all, they are sharp and stay sharp. That may sound like a "gimme" to some, or, some may think it's not as big a deal as it really is ... but ... the first time you lose a 50" pike because of a dull hook not being set right, or, worse - a broken hook that you "thought" you resharpened properly because you've been doing it for years and are a pro - well, there you go. And second, the Octopus style is simply the easiest overall for jumbo shiner use - between baiting, hook-set, fighting and re-release. Again, I am using the "overall" disclaimer. There may be a better baitholder hook. But not a better hook overall. I'm the kind of fisherman who doesn't like losing fish. I've got trophys on the wall because they end up on the ice.

These hooks are the best shape and size for hooking 6-10lb silver salmon in Alaska. I use gamakatsu hooks exclusively, because they have proven themselves to me time and time again. The shape is perfect for grabbing onto whatever is in it's way and somehow they're never snagging on rocks.Make sure you're tying your line onto them correctly though or you'll be pulling it at the wrong angle.

The only thing I can say, is I love these Gamakatsu hooks....They are a little on the expensive side but quality and cheap are two things that don't go together..I put forth too much effort and time fishing for big cats to use inferior hooks. The last thing I want to worry about when I stick a big cat are my hooks..IMO, these Gama's are some of the best..They are EXTREMELY sharp, atomic clock reliable and anvil tough..Try'um, you'll see....Ive bought several different sizes 4/0, 5/0 and 6/0....Review is the same on all sizes..

Out of the 6 we used of the 1/0, 5 bent out of shape.... Not pleased at all. I bought these as according to tubers and other reviews they are great sharp durable....well i can tell ya they seem to be junk. They are sharper than i normally get but the durablility is just not there.

I ordered Size 2 in Chartreuse and 2/0 in red/They are great really sharp well designed hooks; the offset point and swept back eye really help set the hook in the fishes lip rather than the inside of their mouth or gut. Which is a good thing cause their easier to get out that way and you can get back to fishing faster and don't harm the fish as much.from 1/0 up the sizes get bigger with larger numbers from size 1 on down they get smaller as the number goes up.

These hooks are sharp and ready to hook up. Value pack was the way to go. Gamakatsu is an excellent product for all my fishing needs from trout to salmon, sea perch to ling cod. Great product.

These are my standard go to hooks whenever I'm making up my leaders for Blackfish, these hooks have never let me down