Gamakatsu’s New Barbless Big River Bait Hook A Hit 

Gamakatsu’s New Barbless Big River Bait Hook A Hit

Tacoma, Washington (February 19, 2020) “The Big River Bait Hook is one of Gamakatsu’s most popular hook designs, especially with steelhead and salmon anglers,” said Gamakatsu® Sales Manager Jeff Roberts. “The new barbless version will make it easy for anglers to adhere to rules and regulations where they apply without the hassle of having to pinch down the barbs on their hooks.”
The innovative Big River Bait Hook design has overtaken bait fisheries from coast to coast. Now the Big River Bait Hook is available as a barbless version to comply with conservation initiatives and new regulations. No need to pinch the barb on these forged shank hooks. The large gap and unique shape facilitate instant penetration and holding power. The unique throat angle means fish that you hook stay pinned. The Big River Barbless Bait Hook is corrosion resistant and available in all popular sizes.
Barbless Big River Bait Hook Features:
  • Color: NS Black
  • Size: 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, 6/0
  • Qty/Pack: 6, 25
From humble beginnings as Japan’s smallest fishing hook manufacturer in 1955, Gamakatsu® Ltd has evolved to become the world’s preeminent hook manufacturer. Over the years, manufacturing upgrades and cutting-edge innovations have fueled Gamakatsu® USA’s rise as a top producer of fishing hooks, apparel, and fishing related items.


When anglers purchase Gamakatsu® hooks, they are buying an original product made exclusively by Gamakatsu®. Gamakatsu® is continuously testing new materials and striving to improve their products, which already sets the standard for the rest of the industry.

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