MagBay Big Game Hooks, Made in USA

Description

Big game hooks are the one component between a fish of a lifetime and a story about one. MagBay supplies these in sizes 6/O through 12/O, five to a pack, so you can rig a spread properly instead of making one hook do everything.

Big game hooks are the only part that touches the fish

Rod, reel, line and lure all matter, but the hook is the single point of contact. A hook that opens under load, or one too small to reach past a bill or a hard jaw, loses the fish no matter what the rest of your tackle cost.

That is why size selection in big game hooks matters more than most anglers treat it. Bigger is not automatically better — the hook has to match the bait profile and the mouth you are aiming for.

Features

• Seven sizes, 6/O to 12/O — match hook to bait and target species
• Five hooks per pack — enough to rig a spread
• MagBay Lures — a US big game specialist, not a generic import
• Made in the USA — supplier stated origin
• Same shipping across sizes — buy two sizes for one shipping cost
• 50 units in stock per size — no waiting on backorder
• Ships from the USA — free US shipping, 14-day returns

Specifications

Choosing your size in big game hooks

The rule of thumb offshore is to match the hook gap to the bait, not to the fish. A hook buried inside a large skirted lure needs enough gap to clear the skirt and still find flesh.

6/O to 8/O suits smaller skirted lures, ballyhoo, and school-size tuna and dorado.

9/O to 10/O is the general offshore middle ground — wahoo, larger tuna, and most trolled lures in the 9 to 14 inch range.

11/O and 12/O is marlin and big tuna territory, paired with large plungers and heavy leader.

If you are buying one size to start, 9/O covers the widest range of situations.

Where big game hooks fit

Trolled skirted lures, rigged natural baits, live baiting for tuna, and as replacements on lures that arrive with undersized hooks. Pair them with heavy fluorocarbon or wire leader depending on whether the target has teeth.

Care and maintenance

Rinse in fresh water after every saltwater trip and dry before storing — big game hooks are expensive to replace through neglect. Touch up points with a file when they stop catching on a thumbnail. Never straighten a hook that has been opened by a fish; the temper is gone and it will fail again at a worse moment.

Frequently asked questions

How many big game hooks come in a pack?
Five, in whichever size you select.

Which size should I buy first?
9/O covers the widest range of offshore situations. Move up for marlin, down for school tuna and dorado.

Are these made in the USA?
Yes, MagBay Lures gives the United States as the country of manufacture.

Can I use them on your MagBay lures?
That is exactly what they are for. The Gigante plunger and the StickBait are in the MAXELTI Active store.

Do I need a licence for offshore fishing?
In most states yes, and some species need extra permits. Start at the US Fish and Wildlife licensing page.