The Gamakatsu LS-5013 is a long-shank sea hook with a narrow bend and straight eye, purpose-built for surf and boat fishing on flatfish such as flounder and plaice, as well as cod, using lugworm or ragworm baits.

SKU: 34519, EAN: 4534910093006

MPN: 34519

Brand: Gamakatsu

Size: 1/0

Hook Type: Sea Hook

Quantity: 10pieces

Hook Coating: Black

Gamakatsu LS-5013 Hook — Built for Flatfish on the Surf and Boat

The Gamakatsu LS-5013 is a specialist sea hook (Long Shank-5013) designed for targeting flatfish and cod with natural worm baits from the surf or the boat.

A Hook Geometry Tailored for Small-Mouthed Flatfish

The defining feature of the LS-5013 is its long shank combined with a narrow hook bend. This geometry lets flatfish — which have comparatively small mouths — take the bait without resistance, improving hook-up rates significantly when fishing with ragworms or lugworms on flatfish rigs.

Versatile Natural-Bait Performance in Salt Water

While the LS-5013 excels on flounder, plaice, dab, and other flatfish species, it also handles cod fishing with natural bait rigs perfectly well. The straight eye makes tying onto surf leaders and flatfish traces quick and reliable, whether you are fishing from the beach or from a boat over the shallows.

Choose the Right Variant

All variants of the Gamakatsu LS-5013 share the same black coating, straight eye, and long-shank sea hook design. The variants differ in hook size, which determines the appropriate bait volume and target species:

Smaller sizes — best for flounder, dab, and plaice with smaller worm portions; suited to light surf and boat rigs
Medium sizes — versatile all-round option for mixed flatfish marks and early-season cod
Larger sizes — preferred for bigger plaice, cod, and when threading longer worm baits on heavy surf tackle