Description Description Hide Show The Gamakatsu Bead Hook is a specialized terminal tackle option engineered specifically for bead fishing techniques targeting Salmon and Steelhead. Unlike standard octopus hooks often repurposed for beads, this hook is purpose-built to improve hook-up ratios when drifting beads in current. Its design addresses the common challenges of bead fishingspecifically, hooking and holding powerful fish that often strike short or jump aggressively. Key Features & Benefits Tournament Grade Wire (TGW): The hook is constructed from Gamakatsu’s premium TGW, which is 20% thinner than standard carbon steel but retains equal strength. This thinner profile allows for faster, effortless hook penetration. Nano Alpha Coating: It features a specialized slick gray coating that serves two purposes: it reduces friction for instant hook sets and provides 4x greater corrosion resistance than standard finishes. Optimized Geometry: Longer Shank: Provides better spacing between the hook point and the bead, ensuring the point is free to grab the fish’s jaw. Wide Gap: Increases the “bite” area of the hook, which is critical for keeping fish pinned during head shakes and jumps. Needlepoint Sharpness: Conically honed point that stays sharp even after bouncing along river bottoms. Pocket Pack Size Quantity per pack 6 8 4 8 2 6 1 6 1/0 5 2/0 5 3/0 5 Value Pack Size Quantity per pack 6 25 4 25 2 25 1 25 1/0 25 2/0 25 3/0 25