Gamakatsu® Is Excited To Introduce Several New Products To The North American Market

Tacoma, Washington – Gamakatsu®, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and innovators of fishing hooks and equipment, is introducing several new products to the North American market. The Super Tuned Drop Shot, TG Trigger Nail Weight, Horizon Head LG Weedless Light, Horizon Head SN, Antenna Hook, Treble SP XH, Treble Big Bait Special Round Bend, Jig 90 Big River HD, Assist Vertical Limit Short/Long, Assist Tsuranuki, Assist Kinkai MS-Neo Double Short/Long, and G-Box 3200 /3600 Double Sided Slit Foam Utility Cases are items discerning anglers will certainly want to add to their arsenals.

Super Tuned Drop Shot

The Super Tuned Drop Shot hook is designed for exceptional performance with a focus on precision and hookup ratios. Featuring Tournament Grade Wire (TGW) and Nano Alpha finish, this hook boasts a G-Lock point with a slightly upturned design to maximize hookup percentages. Its straight shank design ensures the hook rigs straight and stands out more prominently on the fishing line, enhancing presentation. Add this awesome new dropshot hook to your arsenal.

Available Sizes: 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0

TG Trigger Nail Weight

The TG Trigger Nail Weight brings a refined approach to the popular Neko fishing technique with its high-grade tungsten construction and polished finish for effortless rigging. Equipped with a double trigger wire keeper that compresses when inserted into soft plastics, it ensures excellent retention. Standard weights can easily come out during casts or when a fish is jumping, the unique trigger wire always holds this weight in place. Weight stamps on each provide quick identification, making tackle organization a breeze.

Weight Range: 1/16, 3/32, 1/8

Horizon Head LG Weedless Light

Perfect for finesse applications, the Horizon Head LG Weedless Light offers a finesse version of the original Horizon Head design, ideal for mid-strolling and shallow water fishing. Crafted with Tournament Grade Wire (TGW), Nano Alpha, and an LG (Large Gap) design, this head also features a titanium weed guard for optimal

weedless performance. A highly effective pre-spawn search tool, particularly when lighter weights and finesse plastics are required.

Available Sizes: 2, 1, 1/0 Weight Range: 1/32, 3/64, 1/16, 3/32

Horizon Head SN

Our new Horizon Head SN is designed to maintain a horizontal posture while imparting an extremely natural action to your bait. The Horizon Head SN weighs in at 1/96 oz, making it the perfect choice for those super tough conditions when you need the most natural action possible on your bait. This head also features a Nano Alpha coating which assists in corrosion resistance and comes equipped with an ultra-sharp Gamakatsu hook. This premium jighead will be offered in sizes 2 – 3/0

Available Sizes: 1/96 oz – 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0,

Antenna Hook

Engineered for precision and finesse, the Antenna Hook is built with Tournament Grade Wire (TGW), Nano Smooth Coat, and the premium series G-Finesse stinger hook design. The adjustable 90-degree fluorocarbon weed guard provides an extremely high ability to avoid snags. The Antenna Hook offers versatile protection and promotes “Shokkaku”—the Japanese concept of heightened perception or sense of touch. The fluorocarbon loop keeper provides excellent plastic retention, making this hook perfect for bottom search baits.

Available Sizes: 4, 2, 1

Treble SP XH

The Treble SP XH is the latest heavy-duty treble hook innovation from Gamakatsu, designed specifically for big game plugs and targeting aggressive species like Muskie and Pike. Built with Tournament Grade Wire (TGW) and coated with the most popular NS Black finish, this model replaces the outgoing 4x strong NS Black treble. Featuring the Magic Eye for faster rigging, O’Shaughnessy bend for strength, and a short shank design for reliable hook sets.

Available Sizes: 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, 6/0

Treble Big Bait Special

The Treble Big Bait Special Round Bend hook was designed specifically to battle with large freshwater game fish such as Pike, Muskie, and Salmon. These treble hooks are made with 3x strong wire and feature Nano

Smooth Coat technology along with the exclusive Magic Eye for easy rigging. Available in sizes 1 – 5/0 for use on a wide range of hardbaits. The Treble Big Bait Special hook is also a great choice as a replacement treble hook for larger glidebaits and swimbaits in bass fishing applications.

Available Sizes: 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0

Jig 90 Big River HD

The Jig 90 Big River HD was developed for the DIY jig maker looking for a 2x strong version of the original BR 90 jig hook. The HD version has a couple of improvements over the original design. having a 2x stronger wire over the original design. Plus, it has the Nano Alpha finish to enhance its corrosion resistance, and aid in hook penetration. The HD version will become a Salmon and Steelhead fisherman’s dream come true knowing they have a 2x stronger hook!

Available Sizes: 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0

Assist Vertical Limit Short

Built for serious offshore jigging, the Assist Vertical Limit Short features a wide-gap, solid ring design paired with an extra-long needle point for superior hook-up rates. Finished with a corrosion-resistant tin coating and a micro-shrink tube at the base, this assist hook is built to withstand heavy use. Rigged with Blue Assist Line 480—a unique color-tuned line visible in the 480nm underwater spectrum—it enhances the overall silhouette for greater fish attraction. Ideal for flat fall or metal jigs targeting species like Yellowfin Tuna.

Hook Size: 5/0, 6/0, 7/0
PE Line Length: 1.37”
PE Line Test: 175#

Assist Vertical Limit Long

A longer version of the Vertical Limit series, this hook adds a micro barb for improved penetration while retaining the trusted features: wide gap, solid ring, extra-long needle point, and tin coating. The reinforced shrink tube at the base ensures durability for extended offshore battles. Rigged with Blue Assist Line 480 for increased underwater appeal, it’s a go-to option for deep-jigging applications.

Hook Size: 5/0, 6/0, 7/0
PE Line Length: 1.57”
PE Line Test: 175#