Gamakatsu’s Finesse Wide Gap
With the rapidly increasing popularity of Wacky style rigging
soft plastic stick style baits, Gamakatsu has designed a hook
specifically for this type of rigging. The Finesse Wide Gap is a
very short shank hook with an extremely wide and round bend to
accommodate the thicker mid-section of many of the newer stick
type soft plastic baits like Gary Yamamoto’s Senko.
This style of bait is extremely effective and Wacky rigging
seems to be one of the more preferred methods of fishing this
bait. The eye of the Finesse Wide Gap hook is turned slightly
upward to align the needle point with the direction of the hook
set. The design of this hook also makes it good for drop shot
fishing with thicker baits that require additional
gap, but don’t need the weight of a larger worm hook.
The Finesse Wide Gap comes in a corrosion resistant NS Black
finish and in sizes 4 through 2/0. Visit
www.gamakatsu.com.
Owner’s Pro Packs
For 2005, Owner is offering its popular standard offset wide gap
plastic worm hook in red and in sizes 1/0 through 5/0—all in Pro
Packs.
These have an extra-wide gap bend and heavy-duty XX strong
shank for rigging big baits and hauling bass from heavy cover.
Ideal for jerk baits. Features include Cutting Point® and
available in Black Chrome and Red finishes. Visit
www.ownerhooks.com
for more information.
effective and Wacky rigging
seems to be one of the more preferred methods of fishing this
bait. The eye of the Finesse Wide Gap hook is turned slightly
upward to align the needle point with the direction of the hook
set. The design of this hook also makes it good for drop shot
fishing with thicker baits that require additional
gap, but don’t need the weight of a larger worm hook.