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SJ41 TN vs SJ41 TG?!?

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Tosh Auer:
Just went down to a local tackle store to grab a new cubera150 and some hooks when I came across OWNER SJ41 TN for the first time. It was all they had in an 11/0 so I brought them. One thing I did notice was that the TG in a 7/0 had a higher load rating than the TN in an 11/0. Also obviously the lack of the gold finish SJ41's are known for. Can anyone fill me in on the actual differences?

Tosh Auer:
Some pics of each hook for comparison. I am now thinking they are a lighter gauge of the same design. I am wondering if the silver finish is anymore rust resistant though? To note SJ41 TG 7/0 is rated at 187lb twice that of the TN

Dan Konig:
I'm sure someone will very quickly correct me if I'm wrong, but I've been told that TG is thick gauge, which would make sense given what you've said about load ratings.

Though if that were the case I really have no idea what TN would stand for, so it's quite likely I'm wrong!

Dan

Mark Harris:
Japanese hooks are a world of mystery but I thought (only thought!) that the TN and TG suffixes were related to the finish and nothing to do with the gauge?

I have seen the TG code referred to as "Titanium Gold" and thought that TN might be "Titanium Nickel"?

Could be totally wrong here of course.

Jon Li:

--- Quote from: Mark Harris on May 02, 2013, 10:56:01 PM ---Japanese hooks are a world of mystery but I thought (only thought!) that the TN and TG suffixes were related to the finish and nothing to do with the gauge?

I have seen the TG code referred to as "Titanium Gold" and thought that TN might be "Titanium Nickel"?

Could be totally wrong here of course.

--- End quote ---

I am of the same opinion as Mark , TN n TG refer to coating of the hook but they both corrode just the same .

Jon .

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