Hooks

The hook itself is a major factor in the success or failure of a lure the trolling system. The correct hooks and rigging of lures has been discussed in depth previously. Other factors include the thickness of the hook, a thicker hook has more mass to punch through a fish’s bony jaw even if the hook point is sharp and has a cut down barb. A sharp thin gauge hook is much easier to set.

There are many super sharp fine gauge hooks on today’s market including the Gamagatsu SL12S Big Game which is the closest design I’ve seen to an ideal shape for trolling. This hook is ideal for rigging lures using line classes from 4 to 10kg. Their downfall is that because they are chemically sharpened they deteriorate quickly when used for trolling applications. This corrosion can be reduced to large extent by coating the hooks in a variety of waterproof greases, silicones and oils that prevent the water touching the hook. The entire hook should be coated both before and after use. Luckily they are cheap enough to replace often and good enough to warrant the extra maintenance to keep them in good condition.

Type of Hooks with us:-

1) Angle Hook
2) Channel Hook
3) Pipe Hook
4) Gate Hook
5) Wood Thread Stud
6) L - Bolt

The initial range although still small will suffice for most areas of saltwater sports fishing.
1) Fine Wire Extra Strong Razor Point Circle Hooks Blood Red or Black Nickel 1/0 through 8/0
2) Stainless Steel Extra Strong Big-Game Trolling Hooks 7/0 through 12/0
3) Black Nickel Trolling Hook Fine Wire in Sizes 4/0 through 10/0
4) Stainless Short Shank for Strip Lures Sizes 7/0, 8/0 and 9/0
5) Black Nickel Short Shank Bait Hook Sizes 2/0 through 10/0
6) Bronze Short Shank Bait Hook Sizes 4/0 through 10/0
7) Special Tarpon Fly Hooks Sizes 2/0 through 7/0
8) Stainless Steel Short Shank Double Lure Hook Sizes 4/0 through 8/0
9) Special Extra Strong Bait Hooks 1/0 & 2/0
10) Black Nickel Extra Extra Strong Bluefin Tuna Hooks Sizes 8/0, 9/0 and 10/0