Gamakatsu LS-4644 Hook 5pcs PTFE Catfish

Gamakatsu LS-4644 — PTFE-Coated Catfish Hook for Large Baits and Powerful Fish

The Gamakatsu LS-4644, a PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coated wels catfish hook, combines an octopus-style bend with a long, slender point — built specifically for anglers targeting heavyweight species with large natural baits.

Purpose-Built Shape for Wels Catfish and Sturgeon

The LS-4644's specially formed hook bend and elongated slim point are engineered to penetrate deeply and hold securely in the tough mouths of large predators like wels catfish and sturgeon. Despite its substantial size, the hook is kept notably lightweight, which aids fast, reliable hook-sets even when fishing with bulky bait presentations.

PTFE Coating for Reduced Friction and Long-Lasting Sharpness

The PTFE coating reduces surface friction, allowing the point to cut through with minimal resistance on the strike. This coating has gained widespread acceptance among European catfish anglers — particularly on renowned rivers such as the Ebro, Po, and Saône — where consistent hook penetration under demanding conditions makes a genuine difference.

Choose the Right Variant

The LS-4644 is available in a wide range of sizes to match different bait sizes, fishing scenarios, and target species. Sizes without confirmed pack quantities are listed without count.

• Size 6 — 5 pcs | Smaller catfish, finesse bait presentations

• Size 4 — 5 pcs | Smaller catfish, finesse bait presentations

• Size 2 — 5 pcs | Medium baits, versatile catfish rigs

• Size 1 — 5 pcs | Medium baits, versatile catfish rigs

• Size 1/0 — 5 pcs | Medium-to-large baits, wels catfish

• Size 2/0 — 5 pcs | Medium-to-large baits, wels catfish

• Size 3/0 — 5 pcs | Large baits, wels catfish and sturgeon

• Size 4/0 — 5 pcs | Large baits, wels catfish and sturgeon

• Size 5/0 — 4 pcs | Very large baits, big-river catfish

• Size 6/0 — 4 pcs | Very large baits, big-river catfish

• Size 7/0 — 3 pcs | Oversized baits, trophy wels catfish

• Size 8/0 — 3 pcs | Oversized baits, trophy wels catfish

• Size 9/0 — 2 pcs | Extreme bait presentations, record-class fish

• Size 10/0 — 2 pcs | Extreme bait presentations, record-class fish

Facts

• Brand: Gamakatsu

• Model: LS-4644

• Hook type: Wels catfish hook (octopus-style bend)

• Coating: PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)

• Target species: Wels catfish, sturgeon

• Pack contents: 5 pieces (sizes 6–4/0), 4 pieces (sizes 5/0–6/0), 3 pieces (sizes 7/0–8/0), 2 pieces (sizes 9/0–10/0)

• Design benefit: Low weight for fast hook penetration despite large size