The Mustad Octopus Red 2X Strong 92554NP is a strong octopus/beak hook for natural bait in saltwater. This hook is designed for straight and natural bait presentation with fish, crab, mackerel, sardine, squid or other baits.
The up-turned eye makes this hook great for a snell knot. This keeps the bait nicely in line with the lower line. This gives a neat presentation and helps with direct hooking.
The beaked hook point with reversed point provides extra hold during the strike. As a result, the hook stays securely in place when a fish turns, shakes or fights short of the bottom. The 4.3 UltraPoint® Technology and Opti-Angle Needle Point provide sharp, efficient penetration.
Thanks to its 2X Strong construction and forged finish, this hook is suitable for more powerful fishing. Think bass, larger flatfish, cod, wrasse and other saltwater species that take natural baits.
The Nickel Red color gives the hook a distinctive, bait-oriented look. It matches well with fish strips, mackerel, sardine, shrimp, crab and squid.
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Key features
- Model: Mustad Octopus Red 2X Strong 92554NP
- Type: Octopus/beak hook
- Color: Nickel Red
- Eye: Up-turned eye
- Point: Beaked hook point with reversed point
- Technology: 4.3 UltraPoint® Technology
- Hook Point: Opti-Angle Needle Point
- Strength: 2X Strong
- Finish: Forged and Nor-Tempered
- Mounting: Ideal for snell knot
- Bait: fish, crab, mackerel, sardine, squid and natural bait
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Sizes available at Nomad Angler
2/0 | 1/0 | 1 | 2 | 4
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Usage tip
Use size 4, 2 and 1 for smaller baits, finer leaders and tentative bites. Choose size 1/0 and 2/0 for larger baits, stronger fish or more selective fishing. The curved hook shape works especially well when you want to present baits nice and straight.
