Fishing Hooks Octopus Hooks for Saltwater Freshwater High Carbon Steel Offset Circle Octopus Catfish Hooks for Catfish Trout Fishing Size 1/0 3/0 5/0, 50pcs/Box

the sizing was perfect. Very sharp and correctly produced J hooks. Caught many fish and landed them as well from these hooks. Great value for the hooks as you get alot for cheap. Only downside might be that sometimes some of the eyes are not closed tightly so ur line might slip out of the eye if you tie like a snell knot.

They are sharp and strong. They passed the pliers bend test.

They do the job, I don’t loose very many fish, they hook and set well.

The only thing I am disappointed with about this product is that this seems to be the largest size I can find. These hooks are laser sharp. They are my new favorite hooks and made my last outing the best all year. I would buy 7/0 if I could but these 5/0 hooks are true size and a great value.

These hooks didn’t disappoint, I’ve measured these to comparative sized Mustad brand hooks and they seem identical for half the price.

These are excellent quality. Making rigs for fishing trip. Thick and sharp with closed loop at the eye.

You get plenty of them, seem to be solid. Tips won’t grab a fingernail but shouldn’t be difficult to put a tip on. Good value for quantity, but they’re just not sharp.

People often confuse the terms pertaining to hooks, so I'm just going to take a second to make sure everyone is on the same page. These are saltwater octopus-style offset circle hooks. Let's break that down."Saltwater" simply means that they can be used in saltwater. Of course, they can be used in fresh water as well. Hooks designated for saltwater are more corrosive resistant and are typically a heavier gauge (thicker)."Octopus" refers to the hook's eye, specifically the way that it is bent at an angle instead of running straight in line with the rest of the shank. This bend is meant to make it easier to tie the line directly to the shank, as you would with a snell knot. Some people also prefer them for drop loops and similar set-ups.A "circle hook" is a hook where the point points back towards the shank, rather than straight up like a typical "J" hook. This can vary from a rather subtle shape like this, all the way to something that looks very similar to an actual circle. The idea behind the circle hook is that it doesn't hook the fish until it starts to leave the fish's mouth (it makes perfect sense when you see a diagram). There are two huge benefits to this: 1. It almost completely eliminates gut hooks. 2. It is ideal for baited lines because the hook sets itself; setting the hook by tugging the line is actually counter productive.In this context, the "offset" is referring to the fact that instead of pointing directly towards the shaft, as is typical of most circle hooks, the point is pointing an angle that is slightly offset (usually 5-15 degrees to the side of the shank). This can be harder to see, but if you try to line up the shaft with the point, you'll see that it's a bit bent/warped. This will increase your hook up ratio, but you will get a few more gut hooks. It's still far better than a "J" hook when it comes to this, though.If you are fishing in protected areas, such as reefs, or if you are after a particular gamefish, make sure to know your local regulations. Some areas do ban offset circle hooks for certain species in certain areas.Something important to notice is that these are made of high carbon steel. This matters because, for instance, in Florida you cannot legally use stainless steel hooks when fishing for reef species. Stainless steel takes so long to corrode that the hooks become a severe danger to wildlife and divers. High carbon steel is fine to use though, because it will rust eventually. In order to prevent them from rusting in your tackle box in the meantime, they have a durable black chrome finish.I do a fair amount of surf fishing, particularly for pompano and whiting (local name, the proper name is southern or gulf kingfish, some people call them sea mullet), which the 1/0 is perfect for. These are made from a fairly heavy gauge base and are less likely to bend due to the relative stiffness of high carbon steel. The little snap case is ideal for people like me who like to travel as light as possible, but it also adds an extra layer of protection from salt exposure if you use a traditional tacklebox. These are not quite as sharp as some of the ultra premium brands, but they are more than sharp enough to get the job done effortlessly. Considering that these are less than 25% of the price per unit, I'll take that trade off all day.TL;DR= These are excellent quality hooks for the price and I would recommend these over the ultra premium brands. The value far exceeds the tradeoffs. The quality is also consistent between hooks, which is crucial. So far the biggest test of the 1/0 has been a 28" redfish, caught and released with no issues. Just make sure you're getting the style you need. These are going to be best for snell knots and drop loops, pompano rigs, carolina rigs, and the like; scenarios where you're casting out and then sitting back and waiting for hits. Remember not to set the hook, you'll just rip it out. Tight lines!