Gamakatsu Trailer SP Hooks

Gamakatsu Trailer SP Hooks add a trailing hook to a compatible spinnerbait or buzzbait. A rubberized coating molded over the eye helps secure the attachment to the lure's main hook. Consider a trailer hook when fish are striking behind the main hook, and check that the added hook clears the skirt and any soft plastic trailer.

Sizes, finishes, and pack quantities

Choose the option marked Red for the red finish. The other listed options use NS Black. Each pack contains one selected size and finish; lures are sold separately.

Choose by lure fit

Size 1 is the smallest option here, followed by 1/0, 2/0, and 3/0. Match the trailer hook to the main hook and overall lure profile. The largest size is not automatically the best choice: the added hook should clear the skirt without interfering with the blade, wire, or bait.

Gamakatsu identifies spinnerbaits and buzzbaits as the primary applications. On a swim jig, use a trailer hook only if the eye fits securely and the rig remains unobstructed. An exposed extra hook can also collect vegetation or catch cover, so evaluate the complete setup before fishing it.

Attachment and checks

Follow the package directions to mount the coated eye onto the lure's main hook. Check that it is retained securely and sits in the intended orientation. Make a short test retrieve to confirm that the skirt, blades, and any soft plastic still move freely.

3 Tackle Express Tips

1. Check clearance with the whole lure assembled. Include your soft plastic trailer when testing fit. A setup that clears without the plastic may foul once it is added.
2. Recheck after contact. Inspect the coated eye and hook point after a fish or snag. Replace a hook if the attachment is damaged or no longer holds securely.
3. Let the cover guide the choice. Compare the extra hooking reach with the risk of collecting grass or wood. Remove the trailer hook when it repeatedly fouls the presentation.

Frequently asked questions

What is different about the Trailer SP?

Its eye has a molded rubberized coating designed to make attachment to a spinnerbait or buzzbait quick and secure.

How many hooks come in a pack?

Size 1 contains 5 hooks. Sizes 1/0, 2/0, and 3/0 contain 4 hooks per pack.

Can I use it with a soft plastic trailer?

Only if the complete setup has adequate clearance. Check that the plastic does not block the point or interfere with the trailer hook.

Will it fit every spinnerbait or jig?

No universal fit is guaranteed. Main-hook dimensions and lure design vary, so check the eye fit and movement before fishing.