cadman Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 I have a couple of each of the #32893 hooks in 2/0, 3/0 and 4/0. It looks like these have been discontinued. I see Cap't Hooks looks like they have 4/0, however I will find out tomorrow. By any chance, does anyone have any of these they would like to sell that they do not use? I am looking for all 3 sizes, and looking for 100+ hooks. If you have any to sell please send me a PM. If you know other sources, please post it here. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 I only have them in a 3/0 Cadman but I only have like 30 left. I was trying to find them myself as I use them for my Eakins style jigs but I've given up hope. I believe that was the hook Jewel was using for their jigs but now when you read the description of their jigs they say they are using a custom Mustad. I'm guessing it is still the 32893 but no longer available to the general public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted July 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 5 hours ago, smalljaw said: I only have them in a 3/0 Cadman but I only have like 30 left. I was trying to find them myself as I use them for my Eakins style jigs but I've given up hope. I believe that was the hook Jewel was using for their jigs but now when you read the description of their jigs they say they are using a custom Mustad. I'm guessing it is still the 32893 but no longer available to the general public. That is exactly what I am trying to match an Eakin style jig and yes they are no longer made. You have an e-mail from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 Never saw the advantage of these over the round bend. I will check and see if I have any left. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 14 hours ago, Munkin said: Never saw the advantage of these over the round bend. I will check and see if I have any left. Allen Allen, the sproat bend makes the hook a little stronger and harder to bend out than a round bend of the same diameter. It also makes for a better landing percentage as that bend holds the fish a little better than a round bend. The round bend does better at hooking fish because they tend to have a wider gap that also allows for bulkier trailers than a sproat bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 In the 35 years of tournament fishing/bait making years ...……. I have not seen any benefit using a sproat hook. I prefer round bends 99% of the time. Some cases I need to use the EWG style. That's just me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 PS: I do have about 300 Gamakatsu 3/0 sproat hooks with 60* leg in black nickel that have just been sitting here... I was going to make a mold for them, And never did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Looked and I am out. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
