Gamakatsu Superline EWG Hooks

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.