Gamakatsu LS-5213 Hook Nickel Barbed

Gamakatsu LS-5213 — Worm Hook Nickel Barbed — Reliable Hold for Natural Baits

The Gamakatsu LS-5213 is a dedicated worm hook (single hook) built for anglers targeting flatfish and cod from the surf, as well as eel fishing in freshwater. Nickel-finish, barbed, and sharpened to a precise inward-bent point — it's a trusted hook for natural bait presentations.

Two Shank Barbs Keep Your Bait Exactly Where You Put It

Two additional barbs on the hook shank grip worm baits — ragworm, lugworm, or earthworm — firmly in place, even when casting hard through the surf. This means less re-rigging and more time with the hook in the water.

Inward-Bent Point for a Fast, Clean Hook-Set

The sharp, inward-bent point is angled to turn and engage as soon as a fish bites, driving the hook home securely in the mouth rather than glancing off. Combined with Gamakatsu's well-regarded sharpness out of the box, the hook-up rate on tentative biters — like winter flatfish — is noticeably improved.

Choose the Right Variant

The LS-5213 matrix covers several combinations of coating, point style, and hook type. Match the variant to your target species and technique:

• Nickel / Worm Hook / Inward Bent / Barbed (current product) — surf and sea fishing for flatfish and cod with lugworm or ragworm; also eel fishing with earthworm

• Nickel / Worm Hook / Inward Curved / Barbed — similar surf/sea application; the inward-curved geometry offers a slightly different hook-set angle, suited to faster bites

• Nickel / Single Hook / Inward Curved / Barbed — general single-hook use for sea or freshwater where shank barbs are not required

• Silver / Single Hook / Inward Curved / Barbed — silver finish for added visibility or corrosion resistance preference; versatile single-hook setup

Quantity per pack varies by hook size; check the size selector before ordering.

Facts

• Brand: Gamakatsu

• Model: LS-5213

• Hook type: Worm hook (single hook)

• Coating: Nickel

• Point style: Inward bent

• Barb type: Barbed

• Shank barbs: 2 (for bait retention)

• Eye type: Eye (for tying to mono, braid, sea leaders, and surf rigs)

• Suitable for: Freshwater and saltwater

• Target species: Flatfish, cod, eel

• Recommended bait: Lugworm, ragworm, earthworm

• Pack contents: Single hooks; quantity varies by size