Mr B Posted August 11, 2017 Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hey guys, maybe I did not hear about this and it's old news, but have any of you seen the new steel, Owner is using on the 5304 Deep Throat Jig hooks? I received some 5/0 from Barlows, and instead of the standard Black Steel they have always used, these were a shinier Black Nickle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Fishing Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 We just noticed this change, too. As far as we know, Owner hasn't released anything about an official product change, so it could just be a normal variation, or they may have changed how they're treating the hooks. We typically see this kind of color variation with other manufacturers, but less so with Owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thanks. I like it. Less chance for rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 I've been using the 5313 as well as the 5304 for a few years now. The 5313 was the same solid black but only in the 3/0 size, the smaller size #1 and 1/0 had the "black chrome" look you are describing but it is also how the finish is described by Owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 I have been putting the 5304 and 5313's in my jigs for about 20 years, in many of the sizes. This is the first time I have received any of these Black Chrome style. I'm not complaining, I like it. The finish will probably hold up longer. I just didn't now if that was how they are all going to be, moving forward and the old stock has to sell out first, or what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
