A Nice Finesse Wide Gap Hook

[RRocket]

I have been wanting to get these in my hands for awhile and it's been difficult. Finally got some and have been messing around with them. 

 

This is a really nice hook! Owner TwistLock Light. I got both 1/0 and 2/0 sizes. It's ideal for thec smaller, somewhat fragile JDM baits I love throwing. 

 

So here's a bunch of pictures of some rigged baits, including some Elaztech just to see how those would rig. It's a bit fussy with those and that was without making any sort of pilot hole beforehand.

 

Quite impressed with these little guys! I think my favourite EWG at the moment.

[JackstrawIII]

Been using these for a few years. Great hooks that make your baits last much longer 👍🏻

[softwateronly]

1 hour ago, RRocket said:

I have been wanting to get these in my hands for awhile and it's been difficult. Finally got some and have been messing around with them. 

 

This is a really nice hook! Owner TwistLock Light. I got both 1/0 and 2/0 sizes. It's ideal for thec smaller, somewhat fragile JDM baits I love throwing. 

 

So here's a bunch of pictures of some rigged baits, including some Elaztech just to see how those would rig. It's a bit fussy with those and that was without making any sort of pilot hole beforehand.

 

Quite impressed with these little guys! I think my favourite EWG at the moment.

Is that a 2.5" yamatanuki on a 1/0?  Thinking of grabbing some for shore fishing smallies.

 

Thanks,

 

scott

[RRocket]

1 hour ago, softwateronly said:

Is that a 2.5" yamatanuki on a 1/0?  Thinking of grabbing some for shore fishing smallies.

 

Thanks,

 

scott

Yes it is.

 

It's a great little bait.

 

Smallies absolutely crush the DoLive Beaver too.

[Munkin]

Where can I find this bait? I need some for a color reference.

 

Allen

[PhishLI]

On 1/12/2024 at 6:07 AM, RRocket said:

This is a really nice hook! Owner TwistLock Light.

I use these hooks more than any others. Unweighted and weighted, from 1/0 to 6/0. If they get discontinued, I'll puke violently. Then, like a demon, I'll sift through the interwebs buying up every last one I can find.

[RRocket]

20 hours ago, Munkin said:

Where can I find this bait? I need some for a color reference.

 

Allen

You can get these most anywhere online.

 

It's called the Dolive Beaver. This is the 3.5 I believe. 

https://thehookuptackle.com/products/dolive-beaver

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/OSP_DoLive_Beaver_Creature_Bait/descpage-OSPDV.html

[TLHSS]

I also use the 1/0 to fish any of the small poopy baits.  Like them a lot. I also remove the barbs on mine. 

[heavyduty]

18 hours ago, Munkin said:

Where can I find this bait? I need some for a color reference.

 

Allen

This appears to be the camo color. TW doesn't carry it and hook up tackle is sold out.

[RRocket]

2 hours ago, heavyduty said:

This appears to be the camo color. TW doesn't carry it and hook up tackle is sold out.

Oh, I think I misunderstood what he was asking.

 

Yes, that's the Camo color.

 

This is a Canadian shop with a nice selection of JDM baits. Bear in mind, prices are in Canadian so your dollar will go father. They have stock.

 

https://ptboprotackle.ca/

[waymont]

Great hooks. Same with the heavier version in all sizes