Gamakatsu G Finesse Hooks

[Mobasser]

We've had good luck this summer with a t rigged Roboworm, both the 4.5 " and 6" standard worms.                  I've been using a Gama straight shank hook, usually 1/0 or 2/0. Last week I picked up a pack of 2/0 Gama G Finesse hooks, designed by FLW pro Shinchi Fukae.  These have been out for a while now, but this is the first we've tried them.                                              These feature a "tin" keeper on the shank, which works well, to hold the thin Roboworms in place. I think they're exactly like Roboworm Rebarb hooks. The only difference is the Rebarb hooks have a plastic keeper, as opposed to the tin keeper on the G Finnese hooks.                                                   These are good hooks, and, so far, seem.to be perfect for t rigging thinner worms. Theyre not cheap at 7 dollars for 4 hooks, but work well.                         Thanks to a tip from WRB in another thread, we made several of these hooks using shrink tubing, which you can buy at any good hardware store.                        Simply cut the tubing about 3/16 long. Cut one end at a sharp angle, and slide it over the hook eye of a standard straight shank hook. I think there's several good brands out there, but we like the Gamakatsus.                    Slide the tubing on the shank with the angle cut nearest the hook eye, and push it down about 1/8". Heat the tubing slightly towards the straight end.               When finished, you'll end up with a keeper that's almost identical to the G Finesse hooks, at much less cost. One pack of shrink tubing will probably last a lifetime, and should it become worn out, it's quick and easy to slide on a new piece of tubing, and make a new one.                                                This is one of many reasons why I like BR so much. Always getting some good info here, and learning something new. This style of hook and keeper is the best we've tried for thinner plastics, and makes them last longer too.

 

[Jig Man]

Easier said than done for me.  What size shrink tubing do you have?  My smallest is 3.5mm.  It is still loose on the hook.  It needs to be glued.

 

[Mobasser]

13 minutes ago, Jig Man said:

Easier said than done for me.  What size shrink tubing do you have?  My smallest is 3.5mm.  It is still loose on the hook.  It needs to be glued.

 

I'll have to look at the size- not sure. Ours is the smallest one available.

[Jig Man]

Mine is the smallest size at Harbor Freight.

[WRB]

Shrink tubing comes in 2 types; 2:1, 3:1 in sizes 1/16, 3/32 and 1/8. Look at the recover ID, light wire hooks are .032-.039 D.

Tom

[Jig Man]

Mine is 2/1 and it is measured in mm.  I have it in many sizes up to 40 and all of it is mm.