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Title: Gamakatsu Treble SP Extra Heavy Treble Hooks
Post by: Ed Miller on February 15, 2017, 01:09:53 PM
Has anyone had any experience with these hooks? Loved the Gt recorders and other experience with gamakatsus. Are these hooks worth it?
Title: Re: Gamakatsu Treble SP Extra Heavy Treble Hooks
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 15, 2017, 02:54:48 PM
Ed, what are you planning to use these hooks for?
Title: Re: Gamakatsu Treble SP Extra Heavy Treble Hooks
Post by: Ed Miller on February 15, 2017, 03:14:39 PM
I am using these for smaller to medium sized stickbaits and poppers.
Title: Re: Gamakatsu Treble SP Extra Heavy Treble Hooks
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 15, 2017, 03:51:16 PM
They only come in a size up to 4/0 but they don't miss you! I haven't used them myself but pretty sure they would be fine for smaller lures. You might find Owner ST76s to be cheaper
Title: Re: Gamakatsu Treble SP Extra Heavy Treble Hooks
Post by: Nicholas Santeloudi on March 20, 2017, 10:46:50 AM
Does anyone have any experience with Owner st 68 hooks. Are they the same as st 66 or stronger? Nic
Title: Re: Gamakatsu Treble SP Extra Heavy Treble Hooks
Post by: Joshua Fifis on March 20, 2017, 04:43:30 PM
Quote from: Nicholas Santeloudi on March 20, 2017, 10:46:50 AM
Does anyone have any experience with Owner st 68 hooks. Are they the same as st 66 or stronger? Nic

I couldn't seem to find these hooks anywhere online but then I found that they are in fact named STX-68.

This link states "Dimensions and weight are the same as the ST-66 but stronger!"

https://www.saltywatertackle.com/home/owner-stinger-treble-extra-stx-68-1366.html
Title: Re: Gamakatsu Treble SP Extra Heavy Treble Hooks
Post by: Nicholas Santeloudi on March 20, 2017, 07:11:32 PM
They look the same made from some lightweight wire has anyone used them
Title: Re: Gamakatsu Treble SP Extra Heavy Treble Hooks
Post by: Brandon Khoo on March 21, 2017, 08:03:30 PM
I tried them when first released. A good hook. Definitely stronger than the ST-66