Gamakatsu Hooks and Tackle

The hook used is as important as any other part of the equation.  Gamakatsu Nautilus Circle Hooks are among the best due to their superior diameter to strength ratio.  These hooks are very sharp with a chemically sharpened point.  

The barb is big enough to keep fish hooked and the diameter small enough to pierce the fishes mouth easily.  If you're looking for the best of both worlds, try the Gamakatsu Nautilus Circle Hooks.

The hook used is as important as any other part of the equation.  Gamakatsu Nautilus Ringed Circle Hooks are among the best due to their superior diameter to strength ratio.  The ring allows the bait to swim easier and adds a pivot point when in the fishes mouth which reduces leverage which can pull the hook.  

These hooks are very sharp with a chemically sharpened point.  The barb is big enough to keep fish hooked and the diameter small enough to hook them easily.  If you're looking for the best of both worlds, try the Gamakatsu Nautilus Ringed Circle Hooks.

Gamakatsu Offset Shank Worm EWG Hooks are the standard for worms and creature baits.  We love the bend on these hooks and the super sharp point.

 These fishing hooks work best for thick bodied worms, craw, and creature type baits because of the extra wide gap.  An extra wide gap is defined by the distance from the point of the hook to the bottom of the curve of the shank.  EWG hooks are good for plastic baits that have a bigger body to them.  If the gap is too small, upon hook-set the point of the hook won't be able to come through the plastic to pierce the fishes mouth.  The extra gap gives the hook room to come through the plastic which exposes the hook.

 Tie one on if you haven't yet, we are confident you will be satisfied with the results.  

Gamakatsu Split Shot, Drop Shot Hooks have the right bend to make the bait presentation at the right angle.  The preferred knot is the palomar but make sure you take your tag line and run it through the eye of the hook to finish the knot.  

We like this hook because it's very sharp and has the perfect angle for drop shot rigs and split shot rigs.  The wire is thin so hookups are solid, allowing you to get the fish in.  Even though they are thin, they are still pretty tough considering the wire size.  There are 6 hooks per pack but we also have bulk packs for a better value. 

The Gamakatsu Round 211 Jig Head is built for anglers who demand precision in finesse and grub presentations. Its short-shank design keeps your soft plastic tight to the head for a natural, compact profile — exactly what pressured fish respond to.

Fitted with an ultra-sharp Gamakatsu hook and two keeper barb rings behind the head, your plastics stay locked in place cast after cast. The classic round head shape gives you maximum versatility across a wide range of retrieves and depths.

Key Features

• Short-shank round jig head for finesse and grub rigs
• Ultra-sharp Gamakatsu hook for reliable hooksets
• Two keeper barb rings to secure soft plastics
• Versatile round head design — works across multiple presentations
• 5 per pack

Specifications

The Gamakatsu Round Bend Treble Bronze Hooks are very sticky hooks.  They aren't the strongest hooks with only 1X strong wire, but the thin wire sticks better than a stronger hook.  

If you're fish are coming off once hooked, consider going to these and see the difference.  You may need to change your hook out more often because they get bent, but at least you landed the fish.

The Gamakatsu Live Bait Hooks are a must-have for any angler. With unmatched versatility, these hooks guarantee to handle tough saltwater fish with ease.

Their sticky sharp design and super strong construction make them a reliable choice for all your live bait needs. Trust in Gamakatsu for the perfect catch every time.

The Gamakatsu Weighted Superline Spring-Lock Hooks are awesome for swimbaits or creature baits when you don't want a bullet weight.  The weighted hook changes the way the bait falls and reacts on the bottom. 

The screw on the eye makes rigging it breeze and the up-turned eye on the hook allows for proper alignment.  As always Gamakatsu hooks are very sharp and tournament proven.  We think you find lots of applications for this hook.

Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Hooks are a straightforward choice for wacky-rigged Senkos and other sinking worms when bass want a slower presentation. The open bend leaves room around the plastic, while the compact hook shape suits a simple, exposed-point rig. They also give salmon and steelhead anglers an option for free-drifting small baits.

Let the Worm Do the Work

When an active retrieve gets ignored, a wacky-rigged worm offers a different look: both ends of the bait move as it falls, and pauses become part of the presentation. Choose this hook when you want to fish that approach without adding the bulk of a jighead. Match the hook to the thickness of the bait rather than choosing by worm length alone.

Best for: wacky-rigged sinking worms for largemouth and smallmouth bass, finesse presentations around open-water edges, and free-drifting small baits for salmon and steelhead.

The Right Pick for Open-Water Finesse

Try a weightless wacky rig in calm conditions when you can watch the line and give the bait time to fall. Work it around dock edges, sparse cover and outside weedlines. The exposed hook is easy to rig, but it can catch vegetation or wood; for thick cover, choose a purpose-built weedless hook instead. When wind, depth or current makes a weightless bait difficult to control, adjust your rig's weight rather than simply upsizing the hook.

Simple Shape, Useful Range

• Wide-gap shape for wacky-rigged soft plastics.
• Exposed barbed point and closed eye.
• Suitable for sinking worms and small-bait drifting applications.
• Eight offered sizes, from size 4 through 5/0.
• Six hooks per pack in the sizes offered here.

Rig It for a Natural Fall

For bass, place the hook through the middle of a sinking worm, leaving the point clear. Cast to your target, let the bait fall on controlled slack, then add a gentle lift and another pause. Watch for the line to jump or move sideways before smoothly taking up slack.

For a compact finesse presentation, pair it with a Yamamoto 3-inch Senko. If you want a longer worm profile, consider the Yamamoto 4-inch Senko and select a hook that leaves clearance around the bait. For salmon and steelhead, match your small bait and drifting rig to the current and target water.

Tackle Express Tips

• Check the rig after threading the worm: the plastic should not crowd or cover the hook point.
• Use the smallest hook that gives adequate clearance and suits your tackle, rather than letting hook size overwhelm a compact bait.
• Inspect the point and knot after snags or fish, and replace a damaged hook before the next cast.

A Few Things to Know Before Rigging

Are these for wacky rigging?
Yes. Wacky-rigged Senkos and other sinking worms are a primary use for this hook.

Can I use them for salmon and steelhead?
Yes. They are also suited to free-drifting small baits; choose the size to match the bait and your rig.

Are they weedless?
This is an exposed-point hook without a weedguard. Choose a weedless alternative when fishing dense vegetation or snag-heavy cover.

How many hooks come in a pack?
The sizes offered here, size 4 through 5/0, contain 6 hooks per pack.

Choose your hook size above and put together your next finesse presentation with Tackle Express.

Gamakatsu Superline EWG Hooks are heavy-wire, offset-shank hooks for rigging soft plastics on braided line around heavy cover. Their extra-wide gap gives a bulky bait room to compress, making them a practical choice for flipping and pitching when a lighter-wire hook is not the right match for your tackle.

Features and uses

• High-carbon, heavy-wire construction: designed for braided-line presentations in heavy cover.
• Extra-wide gap (EWG): accommodates thicker soft plastics when sized to the bait.
• Offset shank: helps position the head of a Texas-rigged plastic.
• Applications: flipping or pitching soft plastics around vegetation, including tules, pads and overhead mats.

Sizes and pack quantities

• 2/0 — 5 hooks; model 74412
• 3/0 — 5 hooks; model 74413
• 4/0 — 4 hooks; model 74414
• 5/0 — 4 hooks; model 74415
• 6/0 — 3 hooks; model 74416

Choosing and rigging your hook

Match the hook to the plastic's thickness and length, rather than choosing by bait length alone. Rig the bait straight and check that it can collapse into the gap without blocking the point. Pair the heavier wire with a rod, line and drag setting suited to the cover. A lighter-wire hook may be a better choice for light-line finesse presentations.

3 Tackle Express Tips

1. Check clearance before casting. Gently compress the rigged plastic and confirm the hook point can clear the bait.
2. Recheck after pulling through cover. Slide a shifted bait head back into position and straighten the body before the next pitch.
3. Inspect after a snag. Replace a bent hook or damaged point; heavy wire is not a guarantee against bending or breaking.

Frequently asked questions

What does EWG mean?

EWG means extra-wide gap: the space between the shank and point accommodates the body of a soft plastic.

What is the Superline version designed for?

Gamakatsu designed this heavy-wire hook for braided line in heavy cover. Match the rest of your tackle to that application.

How many hooks come in a pack?

There are 5 in sizes 2/0 and 3/0, 4 in sizes 4/0 and 5/0, and 3 in size 6/0.

Can I use these for a Texas rig?

Yes. Choose a size that lets your plastic sit straight with room in the gap, and position the point to suit the cover you are fishing.

Gamakatsu Finesse Swivel Shot Hooks, also called G-Finesse Swivel Shot Octopus hooks, combine an offset-point Octopus hook with a swivel above it and an Easy-Change weight connection below. The system is designed to reduce line twist and simplify drop-shot leader adjustments. Each pack contains 3 hook assemblies in your selected size.

Features that help with drop-shot rigging

• Swivel above the hook: Helps manage rotation that can otherwise twist the line.
• Easy-Change connection below: Lets you adjust the weight leader without retying the entire rig.
• Octopus-style hook: An offset-point design for presenting appropriately sized soft baits.

Sizes and model numbers

Model 316409 identifies size 2, not the entire size range. Weights, line, and baits are sold separately.

Choose your size and setup

Match the hook to the bait's thickness and the amount of plastic you will put on the hook. Size 2 is the smallest option here; 3/0 is the largest. Keep enough open gap for the point to work instead of filling the bend with plastic.

Connect your main line or upper leader to the swivel above the hook. Use the lower Easy-Change connection for the weight leader, following the package instructions. Choose leader length for the bait height you want, then test the assembled rig at the water's edge. Check both connections before making a full cast.

3 Tackle Express Tips

1. Rig the bait straight. A twisted or crooked bait can spin during the retrieve. Correct its position rather than relying only on the swivel to manage rotation.
2. Test one leader length at a time. Keep bait and sinker weight consistent while adjusting the distance below the hook. This makes changes in presentation easier to assess.
3. Inspect after a snag. Check the swivel, lower connection, hook point, and nearby line for damage. Replace worn components before continuing.

Frequently asked questions

How many hooks are in a pack?

Each pack contains 3 Swivel Shot hook assemblies in the selected size.

Is this the Octopus or Worm version?

This listing is the Octopus-style Swivel Shot, in the 3164 model series.

Will the swivel prevent all line twist?

It is designed to reduce twist. Bait alignment, line condition, and how you fish the rig still matter.

Does the package include a drop-shot weight?

No. Choose a separate sinker and weight leader to suit your presentation.

Ultra sharp, strong, and designed to penetrate quickly and hold tight, Gamakatsu Round Bend Treble Hooks are made from high-carbon steel. Their conical needle-honed points retain their razor sharp "bite" through many catches. These Round Bend Treble Hooks from Gamakatsu work great as replacement hooks for lures and make excellent stinger hooks as well.

• High carbon steel
• Conical needle-honed points
• The ideal replacement trebles

Red finish

Gamakatsu’s most versatile hook, the Gamakatsu Octopus Hook has long been known for its durability and strength. The Octopus hook comes in a wide variety of sizes, colors and finishes, including fluorescent finishes. 

Red is the first color to disappear  underwater and the theory is that red hooks cannot be seen as easy by fish.  They are most used by bait fishermen but these hooks can be used in many ways.  

Keep your soft plastic in position when the next cast takes you into cover. Gamakatsu G-Lock Worm Hooks use a distinctive offset bend to help hold the bait's nose securely, giving Texas-rigged worms a practical anchor point for fishing around grass, brush, and timber. Less time straightening a slipped bait means more time working the next pocket.

Keep the Worm Where You Rigged It

A worm that slides down the shank can bunch up, twist, and lose its clean presentation. The G-Lock design is made to hold soft plastics tight, while Gamakatsu's forging process supports the hook's strength when fishing cover. Rig the bait straight and lightly tuck the point beneath the surface of the plastic to reduce snagging; this makes the presentation more cover-friendly, not snag-proof.

The Right Pick for Cover and Bottom Contact

Choose the G-Lock when securing the nose of a Texas-rigged plastic matters more than an exposed-hook presentation. Fish it weightless around shallow pockets or add a worm weight when you need to reach bottom and work through cover. It is a useful choice for largemouth bass around weed edges, laydowns, and brush, as well as smallmouth or spotted bass when a Texas-rigged worm fits the structure.

The trade-off is in the rigging: a concealed point needs enough room to clear the plastic on the hookset. Match the hook to the bait's thickness rather than choosing by length alone. For open-water nose-hooking or wacky rigging, a hook designed specifically for those presentations is usually the more straightforward choice.

Key Features

• G-Lock offset bend: designed to keep soft plastics securely positioned.
• Wide-gap profile: provides room for the plastic to move during the hookset when correctly matched to the bait.
• Forged construction: supports strength for fishing around cover.
• Flexible rigging: use for weighted or weightless Texas-rig presentations.
• Seven size options: select the hook that fits your worm's body and the tackle you are fishing.

Choose Your Size and Pack

Sizes 2, 1, 1/0, and 2/0 contain 6 hooks per pack. Sizes 3/0, 4/0, and 5/0 contain 5 hooks per pack. Smaller hooks suit more compact plastics; larger hooks offer more room for larger-bodied baits. Check the rigged bait before fishing: it should sit straight, with enough gap remaining for the body to compress and the point to clear.

Work the Pockets, Then Slow Down

For a weightless presentation, cast beside grass edges or into openings and let the bait settle before adding a gentle lift. With a weighted Texas rig, use short lifts and pauses to work the worm along bottom or through scattered brush. Start with the lightest weight that lets you control the bait in the depth, wind, and current you are fishing. Around heavier cover, choose line and rod power suited to moving fish away from obstacles, rather than relying on the hook alone.

Tackle Express Tips

• Measure before you finish rigging. Hold the hook alongside the worm to locate the exit point, then rig without stretching or bunching the body.
• Leave room in the gap. If the plastic fills the bend and cannot compress easily, move up a hook size or choose a slimmer bait.
• Inspect after every fish or snag. Replace a torn bait nose and check the hook point, knot, and leader before casting again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G-Lock bend for?
The offset near the eye helps hold the nose of a soft plastic in place, reducing its tendency to slide down the shank.

Can I fish these hooks without a weight?
Yes. A weightless Texas rig is an option when the bait itself casts well and you want a slower presentation. Add a worm weight when depth, wind, current, or cover calls for more control.

Which hook size should I use?
Match the hook to the plastic's thickness and shape. The rigged bait should sit straight and have room to compress in the gap so the point can clear it. There is no single hook size that fits every worm of a given length.

How many hooks come in a pack?
Sizes 2 through 2/0 contain six hooks per pack; sizes 3/0 through 5/0 contain five.

Choose your size and keep a spare pack ready for your next day fishing soft plastics around cover.

If you like Gamakatsu Split Shot / Drop Shot Hooks, save some money with the Value Pack. You get the same great quality as the small pack but at a much much cheaper. As always Gamakatsu makes a super sharp premium hook.  

This strong thin wire hook has great penetration and the perfect bend for drop shot and split shot worms.  

Quantity 25 per pack

The Gamakatsu G-Box Slit Foam Case features a custom design that increases organization and functionality on the water.

Fitted with a custom cut polyethylene foam insert, the Gamakatsu G-Boxes features specially designed slits that are easier to see.

Complete with a secure, yet easy to open clasp, the Gamakatsu G-Boxes are the premier way to keep hooks, flies, and jigheads organized.

The Gamakatsu Aaron Marten's TGW Drop Shot Hook features a point that's slightly angled out for optimum effectiveness along with Gamakatsu's exclusive TGW (Tournament Grade Wire) that has 20% less diameter for easier hook penetration without any loss of hook strength.

The Gamakatsu Aaron Marten's TGW Drop Shot Hook also features Gamakatsu's proprietary Nano Smooth Coat, a finish that's slick with less resistance than conventional hooks.

Nano Smooth Coat further enhances hook penetration making the Gamakatsu Aaron Marten's TGW Drop Shot Hook one of the very best drop shot hooks available.

One of the best hooks for fishing thick plastics, the Gamakatsu Deep Throat Wide Gap Hook gives you the ability to set the hook and come through without a hitch.  The super sharp point and superior strength will ensure you get the fish in the net.  

The elongated straight portion of the hook prior to the point allows the bait to be rigged weedless and locks the fishes mouth into the sharp bend.  We fish the Gamakatsu Deep Throat Wide Gap Hook on Yamamoto Ikas, Keitech Swing Impact Fat, and thick creature baits.  

These Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hooks are designed with precision and strength, making them perfect for catching a variety of fish species. The unique circular design and offset point creates an ideal hooking angle, resulting in a higher hook-up ratio and fewer fish lost. They are made with high-quality materials, ensuring rust resistance and durability for long-lasting use. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned angler, these hooks are perfect for improving your fishing game.

6 per pack