Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hook Black

Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hook Black — Self-Setting Bite for Big-Fish Success

The Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hook in black is a purpose-built big-fish hook for anglers targeting large freshwater and saltwater species with confidence and control.

Self-Setting Point for Reliable Hook-Ups

The defining feature of this hook is its strongly inward-turned point. On the take, the tip rotates almost automatically into the corner of the fish's mouth, delivering a secure hook-set without an aggressive strike. This makes it particularly effective when targeting large, hard-mouthed fish where missed bites are costly.

Built for Big Fish in Fresh and Salt Water

Constructed with a wide gape and robust wire, these circle hooks handle the demands of big-fish angling in both environments. In freshwater, they excel when catfish fishing with live or dead baitfish and pellets. In saltwater, they are well suited for bottom fishing, cod rigs, and as bycatch hooks on jigging systems where species such as octopus are a realistic target. The durable build stands up to the power of large cod and trophy wels catfish alike.

Choose the Right Variant

The Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hook range includes several variants that differ in hook type and point style. Select the one that matches your target species and presentation.

• Circle Hook (current product — id 199202): Wide-gape circle profile, black coating; suited to bottom rigs and bait presentations for large freshwater and saltwater species

• Circle Hook with Inward-Turned Point (e.g., id 720025): Classic circle shape with a specifically noted inward-turned point — good for situations where point geometry is a priority

• Octopus Circle Hook with Inward-Turned Point (e.g., id 802667, 720030): Combines the octopus shank offset with an inward-pointing circle tip; well matched to live-bait rigs and multihook saltwater setups

• Variants without listed attributes (e.g., id 720028, 720029): Specifications not confirmed; check product detail for size and type before ordering

Facts

• Hook shape: Circle

• Hook coating: Black

• Hook type: Circle Hook

• Gape: Wide, with strongly inward-turned point

• Application: Big-fish angling, freshwater and saltwater

• Target species: Wels catfish, cod, large saltwater species; bycatch rigs (e.g., octopus)

• Pack contents: Multiple hooks per pack; quantity varies by size

• Brand: Gamakatsu