Saugerman Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Iv'e been looking for a mustad black nickle hook to replace the 604 gamakatsu hook. Is there one ,that works good? Or even any other good jig hook that will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 The Mustad 32746, the 32756, and the Eagle Claw 570 and 570 BP are all hooks that should fit a mold that uses the 604 Gamakatsu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdsaw Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 If you are already using a Gama 604 in your mold and are use to paying those prices, an Owner 3/0 5319 is equivalent to a 5/0 Gama 604 since the 604's tend to run small for their size. The Owner is super sharp and very corrosion resistant. For personal use, I use Owners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Thanks for the replies,I may try the mustad 32746 first ,because of price, I no that Owner makes a good hook also. I was just trying to get the price down,the Gamakatsu is a great hook,but there prices are little high for my way of thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippinfool Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Eagle claw http://www.captainho...okid=929&view=1 If you take a gamakatsu 604 3/0 and a eagle claw 90° 3/0 JIG HOOK, NEEDLE POINT, PLATINUM BLACK it's tuff to tell them apart. I think eagle claw did a great job with these hooks. The are just as sharp as a gamakasu and have tuffer points. Mustad 32746 bln is a thinner wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Eagle claw http://www.captainho...okid=929&view=1 If you take a gamakatsu 604 3/0 and a eagle claw 90° 3/0 JIG HOOK, NEEDLE POINT, PLATINUM BLACK it's tuff to tell them apart. I think eagle claw did a great job with these hooks. The are just as sharp as a gamakasu and have tuffer points. Mustad 32746 bln is a thinner wire. Flippinfool, I'm sold on them, I use the 570BP, the 2798BP, the EL111BP, and soon it will be the L255BP and the 386BP. Mustad went to china and the hooks aren't the same, the ultra points on them either aren't tempered right of the wire is junk. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softworm Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 the new eagle claws are an awesome hook and they are made in the U.S.A. If you try them I think you will be impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I will try out the new eagle claw hooks,Iv'e heard others brag on how they have improved. Thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 For a heavy wire less expensive alternative to the 604 I use Mustad 32833 BLN 2x hooks. The Mustads have a much shorter eye leg and Do-it molds need to be seriously modifed to fit them. Collared molds may not be amenable to simply enlarging the eye slot since vertical up-down play of the eye might result in off angle fit of the hook shank thru the collar. I mostly use the 32833s in no collar ball heads for tying which molds are more forgiving of off angle hook exit from the head. My molds are modified, but Do-its specific to the 32833 are available. I recently received some jigs made with Dai-ichi jig hooks which were impressively stronger than light wire, similar to 604s. Don't use them myself, so can't comment further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary armstrong Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I use a owner lite wire hook in place of the 604 hook in my tip up do it mold and fits great. If you go to lurepartsonline the item number is 5101. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretolearn Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 I am relatively new to making my own jigs and am looking for a replacement for the Gamakatsu 604 and was hoping that someone here could help/update the above. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jig Is Up Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) I'm glad you brought this up. Victory just recently released their 10604BN hook, which is comparable in size to the Gamakatsu 604. Haven't used that particular hook, but my experience with other Victory hooks has been outstanding. I expect you'd find the same solid quality in the 10604BN. Edited January 30, 2023 by The Jig Is Up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 12 hours ago, Heretolearn said: I am relatively new to making my own jigs and am looking for a replacement for the Gamakatsu 604 and was hoping that someone here could help/update the above. Thanks in advance! Yep, Victory 10604 or the VMC 7249. The Victory is a hair heavier while the VMC is the exact same size at least up to a 3/0. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw4 Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 we ran some Victory hooks this fall and had good results with them. id have to fish them a bit more for a 100% blessing, but worth a try if trying to save some $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
