You just have to try them!

[Glenn]

You can't wait to try out the new Nano Alpha hooks from Gamakatsu, get them before they're sold out! 

 

I got mine. 😁

 

[Aaron_H]

Interested to see them come out with a short shank EWG treble and the Wide Gap Finesse hooks in this finish. Someday.

[GreenPig]

I looked at BPS today for Nano Alpha hooks, no joy.

[tcbass]

What's the benefit of these?

[Mike L]

Supposed to have better corrosion protection and allow for better penetration because they’re made with a smoother surface! 

(I doubt I ever lost a fish because the hook surface itself wasn’t smooth enough) 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

 

 

[Bluebasser86]

53 minutes ago, tcbass said:

What's the benefit of these?

Better corrosion resistance, a Teflon coating that allows for better/faster hook penetration, and they're the same price as their regular hook. Really have nothing to lose and everything to gain from trying them. 

[GetFishorDieTryin]

Pretty much every big brand has a nano coat.  Its a benefit for sure, but it's not a game changer really.  

[you]

These gimmicks are always funny. The promo page certainly shows a benefit if you store your hooks in saltwater for three months between use. Sharpen the hook (or bump it on a few rocks) and you expose it to oxidation again.

 

I also agree with Mike L that hook coatings don't significantly affect hook penetration. Sharpness, wire diameter, line stretch, rod action, and hookset force do that.

 

I love Gamakatsu hooks, and the regular coating is fine. I use them regularly in saltwater without issue. Would not be surprised if the price on these gets bumped a bit higher than the regular hooks during their next inflation adjustment. Standard promo cycle.