Mustad, one of the world’s best-known hook manufacturers, continues to release new styles of hooks and make improvements on existing hooks.
This year they did a little of both and added some products that should interest bass anglers and saltwater anglers alike.
From Neko rigging to shark fishing, Mustad had tons of new products to display at ICAST.
Here are some of the highlights of their new items.
Mustad TitanX Wacky/Neko Rig Hook Weedless
The Neko Rig craze continues to shape new products being offered for terminal tackle brands. Mustad is one brand that has a specialized hook designed for the popular finesse technique.
Their TitanX Wacky/Neko hook was released last year and has what Neko rig anglers are looking for: a sharp hook with a long shank and a thin wire. All of these features help to fish the technique efficiently and land more bass with the technique.
This year they expanded on this line of hooks with the weedless version that add more to where the rig can be used without hanging up as much. Rocks, docks, weed lines, brush and more are prime places to fish a Neko and with the added weedguard anglers can fish it just about anywhere.
Kevin VanDam used it in his 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series win. KVD Video here
It is available in sizes 4, 2, 1, 1/0, and 2/0 and will retail for $5.99 for a pack of four hooks. The weedguard is a clear and dual strand and will protect against snagging but shouldn’t impede the hookset.
UltraPoint Swimbait Jig Hooks
For those who pour their own lead and make their own jigheads, Mustad has many different styles of jig hooks to match the most popular molds. This year they released a new hook designed for swimbait fishing. The hook features a 30° line tie that allows the bait to be easily come through grass and remain stable on the retrieve and eliminated unnatural wobbles.
The hook is a with a round bend style which allows for rigging both solid and hollow body swimbaits.
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The UltraPoint Swimbait Jig Hook is a 1X strength that is strong enough for fishing swimbaits on braided line without the fear of bending out hooks on the hookset. It will be available in sizes from 5/O-7/O, which allows perfect rigging for 5-8” swimbaits.
Pete Maina Muskie Trebles
Maina is likely the world’s best-known muskie angler, and he has a new line of treble hooks.
While they are for muskie, they may be of interest to bass anglers who fish big topwaters, swimbaits and other giant hardbaits for bass.
The trebles have a standard wire and 2X Long UltraPoint with as light of wire as possible to have the least amount of impact on the action of the lures. They also feature the Triple Grip bend to keep fish pinned.
The trebles have a Black Nickel finish and come in a size range from 1/0-8/0. They also feature Mustad’s 4.3 Micro Sharp Point Technology that keeps the points sharp and ensure that the points don’t roll.
Mustad Triangle Hooks
While these are designed and built for saltwater fishing, they are a cool concept and something unique when it comes to hook design. Hailed as the ultimate balance of strength and design, the Triangle Concept is a unique looking hook.
They used a unique forging process that makes them very strong, and the hook itself has a triangular shank. Right now, the Triangle Hooks are available in a circle hook, 4X strong and also released a hook in this lineup that is for catfish.
Mustad Assist Jigs | Zippy | Daggerman | Moonriser
For saltwater anglers who like are using the Speed Jigging or Assist Jigging technique, Mustad has three new jigs for you. They are all very flashy thanks to the holographic finish, and they come in several sizes and multiple color options.
Here are the three new jigs:
- Zippy - This jig is made for long distance casting. Whether it is from the shore or while fishing from a boat trying to reach schooling fish, the jig casts like a bullet. It can be fished just under the surface or all the way on the bottom when fishing reefs. It comes in three sizes (40g, 60g, and 80g) and 6 colors.
- Daggerman - This jig is front-loaded to allow a better vertical presentation. The design gives it a unique action and can be used with rapid pumps. It comes in six sizes (100g, 150g, 200g, 240g, 280g, and 320g) and six colors.
- Moonriser - This is a slim profiled jig with most of the weight concentrated near the head. It is streamlined and can be fished around wrecks and other cover. Also available in six sizes (90g, 120g, 150g, 200g, 250g, and 300g) and six colors.
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Mustad is a leader in hooks for all species and has been throughout the world for years. They continue to innovate and bring new products to market every single year.
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