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GTPOPPING.COM Sponsors (Historical) => Saltywater Tackle => Topic started by: Saltywater Tackle on August 10, 2012, 07:49:13 AM
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We are in the final stages in making these hooks for GT's.
These hooks are 100% hand made in Japan and boast some unique features!
Stronger and better steel, unique design and tapered eye for easy installation of split rings.
Below are the 2 designs of 10/0 (30g and 20g) we have in mind and another 25g is in the designing stages.
Here are some pictures of the prototypes we received.
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Hooks/IMG_3859.jpg)
Saltywater Tackle GT Monster Treble Hooks
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Hooks/IMG_3866.jpg)
Comparison between different brand.
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Hooks/IMG_3870.jpg)
See the difference?
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Hooks/IMG_3883.jpg)
Comparing with the Owner ST-76 5/0
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Hooks/IMG_3881.jpg)
Tapered at the arc of the eye.
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Hooks/IMG_3882.jpg)
No taper, chances are you will end up opening up your split rings.
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Hooks/IMG_3884.jpg)
These are the 2 models we have in mind and another 25g is in the designing stages.
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Hooks/IMG_3885.jpg)
Comparing the 30g and the 20g.
Tight lines,
Saltywater Tackle.
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Fantastic!
Are you going to be making smaller sizes of the hooks as well?
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Can they make these barbless? We usually either grind or crush the barbs to avoid damage to the fish and delaying release.
This usually leaves a spot of unprotected metal where rust can set in.
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They look a lot like the shogun hooks? Same manufacturer?
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Very good job Sami and Paul! Great to see the appearance of another option for GT hooks.
My only comment would be, why not make them barbless?
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Nice looking hook. I think the tapered eye is a great idea but must agree barbless would be a good option!!
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Awesome! do you guys have any idea of a ballpark price point yet for the 10/0 hooks? It would be awesome if we didn't have to drop enormous dollars on large hooks such as GT Recorders. Cant wait!
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Fantastic!
Are you going to be making smaller sizes of the hooks as well?
Thank you Brandon,
It's gonna be size 10/0 and 12/0 for now, smaller sizes will be introduced in the near future.
Can they make these barbless? We usually either grind or crush the barbs to avoid damage to the fish and delaying release.
This usually leaves a spot of unprotected metal where rust can set in.
Very good job Sami and Paul! Great to see the appearance of another option for GT hooks.
My only comment would be, why not make them barbless?
Nice looking hook. I think the tapered eye is a great idea but must agree barbless would be a good option!!
Guys,
The first batch will be available with barbs. We might get 2 models next time - Barbless or Barbed.
Agree with rust settling in when barbs are crushed we have the same issues...
Thank you.
Awesome! do you guys have any idea of a ballpark price point yet for the 10/0 hooks? It would be awesome if we didn't have to drop enormous dollars on large hooks such as GT Recorders. Cant wait!
Nathan,
No pricing yet for the hooks, still have some knick knacks to take care of.
Thank you all for the feedback, will keep everyone updated with the latest happenings!
Cheers and tight lines,
Saltywater Tackle.
Saltywater Tackle (http://www.saltywatertackle.com)
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 1 718 648 2665
Fax: 1 718 648 2667
P.S Do remember to like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saltywater-Tackle/139032406164396) or check out our exciting fishing reports in
Saltywater Tackle Fishing Chronicles (https://www.facebook.com/groups/227276594514/) or Blog (http://www.saltywatertackle.blogspot.com/)
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They look a lot like the shogun hooks? Same manufacturer?
Nope,
These are coming out of Japan, makers of the very best GT hooks :)
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If they are specifically GT hooks, would be great to have a barbless version only as that definitely sends out the right message. And crushing down barbs or dremmeling them off does causes corrosion issues. That's probably the main reason why folks pay big money for GT Recorders.
Do the sizes pretty much mirror Decoy sizes?
Look forward very much to trying these and very well done for taking this step.
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If they are specifically GT hooks, would be great to have a barbless version only as that definitely sends out the right message. And crushing down barbs or dremmeling them off does causes corrosion issues. That's probably the main reason why folks pay big money for GT Recorders.
Do the sizes pretty much mirror Decoy sizes?
Look forward very much to trying these and very well done for taking this step.
Hi Mark,
I agree with you 100% on the barbless version but from a business point of view giving the option to the customers to crush the barb is our only option right now, planning to have them barbless after the first batch :)
the sizes is close to the decoy hooks, we will start production with 10/0 sizes and then move forward to start the productions of the bigger version 12/0.
the 12/0 will be an ideal hook to cover all the big sizes lures such as the Gamma 250 and the Shell Shaping Twister F6.
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Nice work Sami and Paul! 8)
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Excellent work men, will you look at decoy sizes 6/0 and especially 7/0 ?? I have the 2 left of this old decoy saltwater version and am too scared to use them and loose them as they are almost collectors items as far as I can see.
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Nice work Sami and Paul! 8)
Thanks Luke :)
Excellent work men, will you look at decoy sizes 6/0 and especially 7/0 ?? I have the 2 left of this old decoy saltwater version and am too scared to use them and loose them as they are almost collectors items as far as I can see.
Hi Andy,
Thank you :) For the time being we are only emphasizing on the extreme need and what is hard to obtain with consideration to the demands, will see how it will goes and will take it from there :)
Tight lines
Sami
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Sami and Paul
When do you expect these to be available?
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Great work guys looking forward to using them.
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Hey Sami,
Time frame bro? Expected release date? I have a larger popper prototype and would like to weight/balance this lure using your 10/0 hooks. Good to see the hook point curving in towards the shank, this will prevent a lot of collateral damage to lure bodies.
Keep us updated bro, and best wishes for a healthy start for the new addition to the family!
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Hey Sami,
Time frame bro? Expected release date? I have a larger popper prototype and would like to weight/balance this lure using your 10/0 hooks. Good to see the hook point curving in towards the shank, this will prevent a lot of collateral damage to lure bodies.
Keep us updated bro, and best wishes for a healthy start for the new addition to the family!
Hi Sam,
I would say in another 2 to 3 month at the most, i would like to put them through the test soon.
we have a couple of GT' trip planned and will be using them intensively to make sure they withstand the abuse , there is no better way then testing them in the field.
Thank you for your wishes :) the Boy and the Mom are doing great :)
Tight lines
Sami
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Hi Guys,
I finally had the chance to test the hooks in Yemen and i have to say that i am happy with the result so far, some adjustment need to be made and will be conducting more test in Southern Oman next month so we can finalize the hooks and put them in the market before the end of the year.
the following is some of the result:
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Socotra%20Island%20Yemen%20October%202012/IMG_6416.jpg)
the lighter version of the prototype hooks, I guess the way the fish hooked was actually to the favour of the fish
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Socotra%20Island%20Yemen%20October%202012/IMG_6484.jpg)
Landed on the 20g Prototype hooks
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Socotra%20Island%20Yemen%20October%202012/IMG_7223.jpg)
Landed on the 32g Prototype hooks
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Socotra%20Island%20Yemen%20October%202012/IMG_7232.jpg)
The pressure we put up on the Rod, Hooks and line, and the results :)
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Socotra%20Island%20Yemen%20October%202012/IMG_7142.jpg)
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Socotra%20Island%20Yemen%20October%202012/IMG_7153.jpg)
Landed on the 32g Prototype hooks
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Socotra%20Island%20Yemen%20October%202012/IMG_7384.jpg)
Landed on the 20g Prototype hooks
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Socotra%20Island%20Yemen%20October%202012/IMG_3427.jpg)Landed on the 32g Prototype hooks
(http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss52/saltywatertackle/Socotra%20Island%20Yemen%20October%202012/IMG_3439.jpg)
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Awesome Big guy!! need some of those!! tell me when - i'll take a few for my Dad, bro and me!!
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Mark has already echoed my thoughts - same as I posted on 360Tuna - barbless order coming right atcha when you get them in!