Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

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Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by Jasonfish1234 » Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:19 pm

this is a debate between Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook fan. Personally of a Fan Gamakatus hook for it sharpness, however it weak then Mustad but recently Gamakatus just improve their circle hook with a beak outside, it make the hook stronger. :thumbsup: Let the debate have happen, until sh1t weather is gone. Please be Civilize.

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by BIG GAV » Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:38 pm

I used Gamakatsu never had a problem with them! Used mustard too I found them a bit bulkier


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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by 4liters » Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:40 pm

I just use Rigmaster hooks, cheap and never had one fail. My only query on them is if they're as 'sticky' as a premium brand like Owner or Gamakatsu.
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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by Jasonfish1234 » Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:43 pm

BIG GAV wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:38 pm
I used Gamakatsu never had a problem with them! Used mustard too I found them a bit bulkier


Now it’s bkk all the way
what is bkk

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by Jasonfish1234 » Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:45 pm

4liters wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:40 pm
I just use Rigmaster hooks, cheap and never had one fail. My only query on them is if they're as 'sticky' as a premium brand like Owner or Gamakatsu.
Never heard about Rigmater hooks, what country do those hook make form?

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by fishnut » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:06 pm

Jasonfish1234 wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:45 pm
4liters wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:40 pm
I just use Rigmaster hooks, cheap and never had one fail. My only query on them is if they're as 'sticky' as a premium brand like Owner or Gamakatsu.
Never heard about Rigmater hooks, what country do those hook make form?
China

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by Jasonfish1234 » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:28 pm

fishnut wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:06 pm
Jasonfish1234 wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:45 pm
4liters wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:40 pm
I just use Rigmaster hooks, cheap and never had one fail. My only query on them is if they're as 'sticky' as a premium brand like Owner or Gamakatsu.
Never heard about Rigmater hooks, what country do those hook make form?
China
Chinese stuff is not very good.

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by Lightningx » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:30 pm

Gamagatsu :thumbsup:

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by Nude up » Mon Sep 09, 2019 1:04 am

I like mustad big red for my bait rigs but I use gamakatsu circles on my hand made snatchers

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by Jasonfish1234 » Mon Sep 09, 2019 4:23 am

Nude up wrote:
Mon Sep 09, 2019 1:04 am
I like mustad big red for my bait rigs but I use gamakatsu circles on my hand made snatchers
What are snatcher?

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