I was curious if anyone is using 14/0 or 16/0 J hooks other than the mustad sea demon 7731? As some of the old timers could tell ya, they used to offer a few different selections twenty years ago. Is this model the only option for these size hooks today?
There are many different styles some are single strength ,double ,triple ,some offset ,needle eye,ring eye,welded eye ,,,,,,,as you can see the list is endless .I suggest you go into there website and get a complete list of currently available models.
There are many different styles some are single strength ,double ,triple ,some offset ,needle eye,ring eye,welded eye ,,,,,,,as you can see the list is endless .I suggest you go into there website and get a complete list of currently available models.
I am aware of the variety of mustad models. Only ONE model that I know of, the 7731, features the large 14/0 and 16/0 J hooks we like to use for large baits. The mustad 4480 dts are meathooks.
i dont use anything bigger than a 12/0 hook but on big baits i think using a trailer hook or stinger hook is a good idea 
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The Mustad Super Marlin comes in 14/0. They are expensive at around $18 per hook. I have some ordered from Melton International. I plan on using them with "special" baits only. I have a bunch of 11/0 7699 Seamasters for other baits that I need a J hook for.
VMC makes a really nice hook at almost half the price of a mustad.
I almost exclusively use Owner Jobu Big Game 11/0,12/0s. This hook in an 11/0 is almost as wide as a mustad 14/0 due to its unique shape. Also it is razorsharp with its triangle point, weldedeye and 4X. Only downfall is they go for 16-18$ for a pack of 2.
I almost exclusively use Owner Jobu Big Game 11/0,12/0s. This hook in an 11/0 is almost as wide as a mustad 14/0 due to its unique shape. Also it is razorsharp with its triangle point, weldedeye and 4X. Only downfall is they go for 16-18$ for a pack of 2.
I have not handled any of those. Can they be resharpened easily like a knife edged mustad?
I almost exclusively use Owner Jobu Big Game 11/0,12/0s. This hook in an 11/0 is almost as wide as a mustad 14/0 due to its unique shape. Also it is razorsharp with its triangle point, weldedeye and 4X. Only downfall is they go for 16-18$ for a pack of 2.
I have not handled any of those. Can they be resharpened easily like a knife edged mustad?
I had one for almost two years and it was still razorsharp, so ive never sharpened one to be honest.