2020 New Products
Tuned Tuna Plug, Ringed Angler preferences can differ on whether to use a ringed hooked or not. And that’s just fine with us because we manufacture both. Our Tuned Tuna Plug hook is now available with a welded ring. The ring provides more freedom for the hook(s) to swing unencumbered. Anglers have also found success using the ringed Tuned Tuna Plug hook for stiff rigs, thus eliminating the need for a shackle. Without reservation, they’re ready for battle. Available in 10/0 to 12/0 in oz. packs of two. Page 59.
Assist 520, Ringed In our relentless pursuit of perfection, and simplicity, we added a welded ring to our tournament-winning Assist 520 hook. The constant jigging motion is tough on looped monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braid. We took every nuance of uncertainty out of the technique by adding a welded ring. Not only is it nearly unbreakable, but the ring is also much faster and easier to connect to the jig eye using a split ring. Available in 3/0 to 6/0 oz. sizes in packs of two. Rigged with 160 lb. (3/0, 4/0) and 220 lb. (5/0, 6/0) braided line. Page 57.
Assist 620 Heavy Duty with Solid Ring When you pursue the fish of a lifetime, chances are it’s going to be really, really big; and have really, really, really sharp teeth. Take no chances! We call these“heavy-duty”Assist 620 hooks but they’ll live up to tenacious-duty, gargantuan-duty or leviathan-duty equally as well. There’snothing stronger. One-piece solid rings make connections easy. Available in 6/0 to 8/0 oz. in packs of one. Rigged with 270 lb. (5/0, 6/0) and 400 lb. (7/0, 8/0) braided line. Page 57.
Jig 30 Extra Wide Gap Designed for a wide variety of popular techniques, emerging trends, and do-it-yourself lead jig head pouring. The new 30º hook eye angle compliments the 60º and 90º jig hooks that have been the standard for decades. This extra wide gap (EWG) will handle larger baits too. The points are incredibly sticky-sharp right out of the package. Fits most 30º lead molds. Available in 3/0 to 7/0 oz., in NS black color. Available in bulk packs of 25 and 100. Page 45.
Bottom Knocker Offset Anglers on the other side of the“big pond”have been boasting about the advantages of using an offset bottom knocker for many years now. We put them in the hands of several of our most trusted pros and tackle testers in the U.S. and waited to hear what they had to say. What a surprise, they slay bigmouths here in the States as well. Notice the finesse football head designed for fishing deep structure, and the fact that the hook eye is offset to tantalize the “lay down”action. And of course, the genuine Gamakatsu hook is as sharp as they come. Available in 4-packs, in 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 and ¾ ounce sizes. Page 69.
Finesse Jig Head Offset If you’re familiar with the Ned rig technique, you probably haven’t seen this before: An offset eye, countersunk into the jig head, with a premium forged steel Gamakatsu hook. Well, now you have. Reduce time rigging and spend more time fishing. This all-in-one design is tough to beat when bass are spooked or finicky in overfished conditions. Available in 4-packs, in 3/32,1/₈, 3/16, and ¼ ounce sizes. Page 69.
Octopus Straight Eye NSB West coast anglers love salmon. Salmon love herring. Herring love to rip and tear apart when you rig them with traditional hooks. Hence, the reason we designed the new Octopus Straight Eye hook. The ultra-thin, yet ultra-strong, wire slides through soft baits without damaging the tender tissue. The hook eye is narrower and smoother too, so it can slide through as well. The result is a herring with that perfect spin, followed by a chrome bright chinook or coho in the net shortly thereafter. Available in 8 to 4/0 sizes. oz. Page 22.
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