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Octopus Circle (Offset-Point)
Specially designed to set in the corner of the fish’s mouth, making it a great choice for the fresh and saltwater fisherman still wanting to use bait.
About Gamakatsu
Gamakatsu started producing fish hooks in Japan in 1955. Today Gamakatsu is the leading fish hook manufacturer worldwide. Gamakatsu developed a material known as High Carbon steel specifically for the manufacture of fish hooks. This material not only contains a higher percentage of carbon, but also has very few impurities.
Since, 1955 Gamakatsu has strictly adhered to the theme of "Nature and Technology." They work hard to develop new, hi-tech products that benefit today's discriminating anglers without adversely effecting the environment.
Elsie
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
Perfect size hook and made very durable.Offered at a good price.Good and sharp.Not flimsy where they bend.
Christian Watts
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
Sharp, strong, reliable, perfect, everything a hook should be
David Richardson
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2024
Hook is extremely sharp. Made from strong steel, will not bend. I have landed several 15+ lb catfish on this hook. Keeps its sharpness and no bending. Excellent product.
Yılmaz
Reviewed in Turkey on July 9, 2024
Ürün paketinde 6 adet yazıyor fakat içinde 5 adet iğne var
#1amazonfan
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2024
I first bought a few of these octopus hooks when I saw them go on sale. I recently started upgrading my Texas rig offset hooks from "cheaper" generic hook brands to Gamakatsu. At first, I was hesitant at spending nearly $1 a hook (or more for some variances!), but after losing countless bass, I figured it was worth looking into (along with trying different lines, rod/reel setups, technique, etc. etc.).My hookup/landing ratio of bites has definitely improved since moving to Gamakatsu. It's not magic and it won't make fish suddenly appear and bow down before you, but, if you do your part, this hook will not let you down. I will never buy "cheap" hooks again. If you scan various sites and look for sales, you can usually find these and Gamakatsu offset hooks for about $0.50 per hook. The "cheap" ones are about half that, but for the durability and quality, it's no contest. Pay up for the quality and don't leave the lake wondering how big that one you lost was! 3/0 is my standard, but I use 2/0-5/0, depending on the size and weight of the plastic I'm using at the time).Idk what others are using these hooks for (I was gonna try these for drop shots, but I haven't yet), but I use these hooks for throwing whacky rigged Senkos. The 2/0 is perfect size, looks small compared to my other setups but flat out gets the job done! It's only been about 3 months since I first bought, but I seriously don't think I've lost a single fish on these.My opinion was solidified about 3 weeks ago when I landed a PB 6.5lb Largemouth Bass using these hooks (see picture). We don't see many 5+ pound bass around my parts here in the northeast, and I landed that monster on a budget Ugly Stik combo I bought on Amazon a few years earlier for under $50. I've since begun to appreciate the benefits of higher end rods and reels, but let this be a lesson for those of you on a tighter budget - spend the extra money on quality hooks, line, and lures - you can always make due with a "budget" reel that weighs a few ounces more.Hope this helps, happy fishing!
Jason
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
Great hooks. Extra sharp. Perfect size for big catfish.
B. Groves
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
Good hooks, at a decent price.
3rdGen
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
These hooks are strong & very sharp. The seller is great, too.
Aleksandar Vujovic
Reviewed in Australia on January 23, 2024
These are the best hooks for demersal fishing in Western Australia. Sharp, corrosion resistant and reliable. Also, as they are a circle hook they really help you to hook up on Dhufish and Pink Snapper, as the fish practically hooks itself. This is really important as you are typically fishing at significant depth and with large sinkers so your strike time is somewhat slower than usual. I have been using these hooks for years and will continue to do so in the future.
Marco A.
Reviewed in Mexico on May 23, 2023
Son anzuelos resistentes y de buen tamaño generalmente los uso para pesca en la playa y han dado muy buenos resultados, es el tamaño ideal la pesca de pampano
Lynne hutcheson
Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2020
They are great hooks, have used before, they hook the corner of the mouth every time no injury to the fish
David B.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2017
Excellent
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2015
I love inshore and offshore fishing, which is the toughest on hooks. Even if I go out on head boats that include tackle, I always bring my Gamakastsu circle hooks, because I know they work better for me than what they will have.Why?Thin- They don't kill live bait. They won't destroy the frozen sardines/herringStrong- I use the 8/0s for grouper and Amberjack fishing. I was a little worried that as thin as they are, they would break or bend, but to my surprise, I've never had one do that, even with a fish that makes 28 pounds of drag scream (most 4/0 offshore reels have 20-24 pounds of drag, for the exception of some $400 reels and new Penn Fathom 2 speed). That being said, I bought some 10/0s once, but those really look too thin, and I'm a little afraid to use them.Very, very sharp. Stay hooked up- yes, I've had bites that I miss. But if the fish is on for more than 3 seconds (meaning it's hooked and not just pulling your bait with it's mouth closed, it's going to be in the boat or on the shore in short order. It's extraordinarily rare for a fish to become unbuttoned using these hooks.The one thing I don't like about them is that they are more prone to rust than some other hooks. Make sure to keep them out of the salt air. That being said, that's better for the fish if you hook one and the line breaks.I use size 1 when fishing for whiting and what ever else bites in the surf, 1/0 for live shrimp for redfish and trout, 3/0s when using a chicken rig for b-liners and key west grunt size fish, 4/0 and the occasional 5/0 for mangrove, other snapper fishing offshore and finger mullet inshore, and 8/0 for grouper and AJ when using baits like b-liners and large pinfish.If you are chunking for tuna with 50 pounds of drag, this probably isn't your hook because it may be too thin. Otherwise...Tight lines...
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