Critical Role of Hook Design in Blue Marlin Catching

The pursuit of Blue Marlin is a tale as old as the sea. Their magnificent build, with a spear-like snout and a body designed to cut through the ocean's blues, has been a symbol of the ultimate conquest for offshore anglers. The tale of marlin fishing is not just about the adventure; it's a saga that speaks volumes about the innovations and the undying spirit of the angling community. Among the myriad elements that constitute a successful marlin chase, the hook holds a narrative of its own.
In this educational video on Marlin Fishing, Captain Kevin Hibbard takes us on a voyage exploring the various hooks tailored for the blue marlin. The market is teeming with a variety of hooks - needle eye, round eye, closed gape, open gape, J hooks, and circle hooks, to name a few. Each hook has a story, a unique design purposed for the dynamic scenarios the deep-sea presents.
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[@matui6983]

Was wondering if the black painted SOB (sobey obverse barb) hooks were used much if it all in Hawaii? They had the barb on the outside of the hook rather than on the inside like your standard J hook of today. They only had one solid ring in the eye of the hook. Shame they stopped making them and never produced them in Stainless like the hooks of today.

[@InTheSpread]

I don't know anyone who ran or runs that configuration.

[@matui6983]

@@InTheSpread They were while they were availiable quite popular here in NZ. Thanx for the reply.

[@InTheSpread]

@matui6983 that's interesting. I would love to see a photo of one.

[@matui6983]

@@InTheSpread Ive still got a few. Is there an email so I can send a pic or two of them thru to you?

[@InTheSpread]

@matui6983 yes, inthespread@ gmail.com

[@heathfairweather896]

using fine gauge tight linked stainless chain with clear chaffing tube over top for rigidity , d shackled onto the hook with that section heat shrinked ....is the cheap sta stuk version ....works great 👍 👌...

[@InTheSpread]

I'd like to see that.