Mustad Big gun hooks
Submitted by sea-kem on Sun, 2022-04-03 20:36
G'day all, just looking at Mustad Big Gun hooks online specifically 8/0-9/0
Has anyone used them? Rate them?
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Brody
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Have used them a fair bit.
Have used them a fair bit. Good solid hook, never had a drama. 8/0-9/0 good north bottom bouncing hook if you want a j hook.
sea-kem
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Thanks Brody, exactly what
Thanks Brody, exactly what they'll be used for. I ususally use Tarpons but want to mix it up a bit with something chemically sharpened and strong. These seem to look the goods.
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Da pirate
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Owner..
Was a owner freak back in the
day sea kem then came mouths
too feed so have gone with
black magic and haven't had
issues . Cheers pirate
Simo_
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I use black magic and BKK
I use black magic and BKK
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beau
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I use these livebaiting for
I use these livebaiting for big sambos and kings on GT gear running about 90lb braid not far off full lock drag, never had a problem with them bending
davewillo
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I'll second that Beau. I've
I'll second that Beau. I've used them for livebaiting kings and also livebaiting mackies up north. Never had any issues.
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sea-kem
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Thanks fellas, great
Thanks fellas, great feedback. Will combine few into the rigs I'llmake upsoon.
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black gen
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Andy I have used extensively
Andy
I have used extensively over all my time living and fishing up north
yet to break one
I'd recommend even the 7/0s as the 8/0-9/0 jump in price
good luck finding them at a decent price they have gone up a fair whack last few years
sea-kem
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Thanks Jess, I'm sold
Thanks Jess, I'm sold then.
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twicther
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Tianawana hooks
Commercial hooks called tianawa we used on a charter to the Montes a few years ago. Bottom bouncing generally, They won't break. Been using them ever since. Hard to get though, a commercial wholesaler in south of river has them. About 58 cents a hook from memory.
Brody
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Yep, I use Tainawa sz18 a
Yep, I use Tainawa sz18 a lot and also size 20/22 sometimes up north. If they are used properly, nothing beats them but they are not for everyone though.
sea-kem
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Yeah I saw those hooks on a
Yeah I saw those hooks on a charter out of Mandurah once, I was told they were good but just wasn't a fan of the shape.
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Alan James
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Tainawa hooks
They are great hooks Andy. Imo the small gape doesn't make them the best shaped hook to use with larger slab or thick baits if that's your preference.
sea-kem
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That's probably part of it
That's probably part of it Alan, we use a lot of fresh bait up there and fairly big slabs.
I've given up using Vexxed meat jigs up north as the sharks love em. So it's Plastics or bait.
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Piggy
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Mackdog Tackle
Andy
Ive been using the BKK hooks from Mackdog Tackle. $14 for 25 of them, cant go wrong. Bloody good quality and sharp as! I bought 5 or 6 packs and they gave me a good deal
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sea-kem
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Awesome! Thanks Josh just
Awesome! Thanks Josh just having a look at those now.
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little johnny
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Mustard big guns are good
I use them as stinger hooks . Konan beaks good also . Haven’t broke either of them . Konan cheaper just as strong . Nice offset and barb on them.
kknlk
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I have some packs of Mustad
I have some packs of Mustad Southern and Tuna hooks in 8/0. They are forged needle eye. Exceptionally strong. Packs are in 10. Let me know if anyone interested