Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by Lightningx » Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:50 am

Jasonfish1234 wrote:
Mon Sep 09, 2019 4:23 am
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I like mustad big red for my bait rigs but I use gamakatsu circles on my hand made snatchers
What are snatcher?
Snatchers are the ones with the tinsel thing attached to the hook mate. Google snapper snatchers and you will see what I mean :)

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by cheaterparts » Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:50 am

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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.
I’ve heard that to. But it may be worth thinking about where many name brands are made

Like Ian I have used Rig master hooks I also use gamma I have never had one of Riggies hooks break. I have had gammas break.

Riggies circles are a thicker section than the gamma like the Mustard

My guess lan like me uses Riggies 8/0 and 5/0 or 6/0 inline circles
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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by Kimtown » Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:50 am

Gama every single time

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by Jasonfish1234 » Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:12 am

cheaterparts wrote:
Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:50 am
Jasonfish1234 wrote:
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.
I’ve heard that to. But it may be worth thinking about where many name brands are made

Like Ian I have used Rig master hooks I also use gamma I have never had one of Riggies hooks break. I have had gammas break.

Riggies circles are a thicker section than the gamma like the Mustard

My guess lan like me uses Riggies 8/0 and 5/0 or 6/0 inline circles
I think is more like how they make, mustad is make from thick wide lines which make it stronger, while gamakatsu make from thin wide lines which it weaker however those that are are very sharp and the sharpness last long while mustad or thicker wide line hook it sharp but it sharp is slowly getting worst over time. With gamakatsu there is new model 2018 circle hook with beak outside, which it make the hook stronger. 2018 gamakatsu haven't hit our local store yet. I wish it will hit next year.

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by frozenpod » Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:44 am

Mustad hooks are good quality, sharp and strong I use them all the time.

Gamakatsu are arguably the best money can buy, but many times the price of Mustad.

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by Nude up » Mon Sep 09, 2019 2:53 pm

te=Jasonfish1234 post_id=308219 time=1567966997 user_id=17862]
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?
[/quote]

Snapper snatchers a paternoster rig with coloured materials attached not unlike a massive fly used for trout.
15680057747320.jpg
here are some i made

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by Jasonfish1234 » Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:27 pm

Nude up wrote:
Mon Sep 09, 2019 2:53 pm
te=Jasonfish1234 post_id=308219 time=1567966997 user_id=17862]
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?
Snapper snatchers a paternoster rig with coloured materials attached not unlike a massive fly used for trout.15680057747320.jpg here are some i made
[/quote]
I'm making one today with green mix with purple colors

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by Mattblack » Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:31 pm

Nude up wrote:
Mon Sep 09, 2019 2:53 pm
te=Jasonfish1234 post_id=308219 time=1567966997 user_id=17862]
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?
Snapper snatchers a paternoster rig with coloured materials attached not unlike a massive fly used for trout.15680057747320.jpg here are some i made
[/quote]

What's your preferred colour?

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by Jasonfish1234 » Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:28 pm

Mattblack wrote:
Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:31 pm
Nude up wrote:
Mon Sep 09, 2019 2:53 pm
te=Jasonfish1234 post_id=308219 time=1567966997 user_id=17862]
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?
Snapper snatchers a paternoster rig with coloured materials attached not unlike a massive fly used for trout.15680057747320.jpg here are some i made
What's your preferred colour?
[/quote]

I'm making one right now with green and purple colour flasher and mix these two together, please don't judge me on this since I don't have much research about the these colour. I would like addvice from master snatcher or flasher on the colour which is the best to mix in or best colour cover

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Re: Gamakatus octopus circle hook vs Mustad Circle hook

Post by Lightningx » Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:38 pm

Jasonfish1234 wrote:
Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:28 pm
Mattblack wrote:
Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:31 pm
Nude up wrote:
Mon Sep 09, 2019 2:53 pm
te=Jasonfish1234 post_id=308219 time=1567966997 user_id=17862]
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?
Snapper snatchers a paternoster rig with coloured materials attached not unlike a massive fly used for trout.15680057747320.jpg here are some i made
What's your preferred colour?
I'm making one right now with green and purple colour flasher and mix these two together, please don't judge me on this since I don't have much research about the these colour. I would like addvice from master snatcher or flasher on the colour which is the best to mix in or best colour cover
[/quote]
I have had a lot of luck with the gold coloured snatchers mate.

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